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Alexander Slagg


Alex writes for CDW’s technology magazines and websites. He is also a content marketing program manager at CDW, focused on security, cloud and IoT. He lives in Chicago.

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Securing Worker Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Safety is top of mind in CDW’s efforts to protect its distribution center staff while continuing to serve its customers.

By Alexander Slagg
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January 5, 2021
Digital Workspace

[sayit]The COVID-19 pandemic has made sure that the year 2020 will go into the history books for a number of reasons. For one, the way people work has changed. But while some of us are fortunate enough to have the option to work from home, this has not been the case for everyone, especially for…

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3 Security Trends Both You and Your Business Leadership Need to Know

Because understanding the latest cyberthreats and security tactics could help you make the case for a bigger security budget.

By Alexander Slagg
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September 6, 2019
Security

Pop quiz, cybersecurity hotshot: Does your organization have a plan in place to prevent “cryptojacking?” What techniques are you deploying to defend against attackers “living off the land” (LotL) on you network? Have you deployed a “zero trust” strategy in your environment to address insider threats? These were some of the questions being posed to…

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AI and Automation Offer Both Promise and Peril to the Hiring Process

CDW’s Core to Cloud Summit highlights the pros and cons of these technologies.

By Alexander Slagg
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June 25, 2019
Software

While CDW’s recent Core to Cloud Summit event in Las Vegas was ostensibly focused on cloud and data center technologies, there was a great deal of discussion among both presenters and participants about the people behind the machines. How are organizations tackling the difficulties of filling highly technical IT staff positions in a job market…

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The Future of Smart Cities Is Bright

Data generated by IoT projects offers great opportunities for citizens and private companies.

By Alexander Slagg
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December 28, 2018
Networking, Services, Software

In the future, Chicago may add the title “City of Big Data” to the list of appellations poet Carl Sandburg lumped on the city in his famous 1914 poem. The city has many initiatives pushing it to the forefront of the smart city movement, but one in particular is pushing the envelope of data-driven civic…

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Cybersecurity Has a Gender Problem

Greater diversity is needed if the industry is going to tackle the looming skills shortage.

By Alexander Slagg
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October 10, 2018
Security

At a recent IT conference, Cyber Security Chicago, more than 4,000 cybersecurity professionals sat in on presentations covering everything from cyberattacks in the Internet of Things era to third-party vulnerability assessments and DevSecOps. My job provides me the opportunity to attend many events like this one, and I always make it a point to seek…

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Overcoming Cloud Complexity

Success in the cloud comes down to the fine details and having a partner that can mind them.

By Alexander Slagg
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July 20, 2018
Cloud, Services

While it was steamy outside in Nashville for the CDW SummIT on Preparing for the Future, it was cool inside the Westin’s ballroom where industry experts on data center and cloud computing technologies sketched out a future built in the cloud. From former Fed CIO Tony Scott talking about the growing influence of 5G technology…

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Viewing Cybersecurity as a National Security Threat

A growing chorus of industry experts are sounding the alarm on cyberattacks.

By Alexander Slagg
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February 26, 2018
Security

I recently attended CDW's SummIT on Managing Risk in Las Vegas, which brought together many security and risk management professionals from a variety of industries to share information on recent trends and best practices. These experts touched on a number of common themes, such as the challenges of locking down cloud environments and the increasing…

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Celebrating Diversity in the Workplace

Addressing gender disparity brings benefits for everyone in the workplace.

By Alexander Slagg
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December 5, 2016
Other

This week on the CDW Solutions blog we are celebrating the birthday of Ada Lovelace, born 201 years ago, and considered by many to be the world’s first computer programmer. You’ll notice I did not use the word “female” in that designation, “first female computer programmer,” because she was the first — period. In a…

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IoT Security: Why IT Needs to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Adopters of IOT must address unique security concerns

By Alexander Slagg
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September 2, 2015
Networking, Security

Last week’s meatloaf may no longer be the most malicious thing in your refrigerator. As reported by Proofpoint back in January 2014, a global attack campaign was carried out through conventional household smart appliances (including a refrigerator) that were hacked and used to deliver 750,000-plus malicious emails. This proved what many security experts had feared for some…

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