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Chris Coughlin


Chris Coughlin is a senior mobile solution architect for CDW. His responsibilities include developing and implementing enterprise mobility solutions for corporate clients. Prior to CDW, Chris served in technology-related positions with Kelly Services, Sprint, AT&T, Good Technology and Brightstar Corporation. Chris has a bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kan. He is active with volunteer organizations and makes his home outside Chicago, Ill.

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When Cybercriminals Target You, MDM Can Save the Day

A CEO of one company found himself the victim of an email scam after bad actors took over his device and began requesting wire transfers.

By Chris Coughlin
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February 27, 2018
Security, Digital Workspace

There's a lot that can get lost in terms of tone and emotion when it comes to email communications these days, but unexpected emails from the CEO of your company demanding large sum wire transfers aren't hard to read correctly — it's very likely the result of a cyberattack. While many companies seek out mobile…

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Securing the Mobile Enterprise with Workspace as a Service

Delivering a comprehensive platform from the cloud simplifies mobility and maximizes productivity.

By Chris Coughlin  and Mark Lachniet
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March 29, 2017
Cloud, Digital Workspace, Security

Mobility is a top concern for many organizations, yet they fall behind the curve when supporting remote work scenarios across smartphone, tablet and rich client platforms. This is especially true with regard to security, where the task of protecting users, devices and assets on both sides of the firewall can overwhelm IT shops. Now organizations…

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Delivering the Benefits of Mobility Without the Risk

Client virtualization can make your mobile deployment more efficient — and safer.

By Chris Coughlin
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March 15, 2017
Digital Workspace

There’s nothing cookie cutter about mobility anymore. With workers accessing all types of data from different kinds of devices all the time, organizations need a strategy that makes mobility simpler for workers — while also keeping data secure. While keeping up with greater demands for flexibility, IT staffs have to also maintain security by making…

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MDM and Biometrics – 2 Tools for Securing Mobile Devices

Meeting workforce demands while mitigating risk.

By Chris Coughlin
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February 8, 2017
Digital Workspace

Giving workers access to information from anywhere isn’t a competitive advantage anymore—it’s an imperative. Mobile workforce solutions have increased flexibility and boosted productivity, and for many organizations, bring your own device (BYOD) has become the de facto option for mobility. But mobility’s rewards also come with risks. We’ve found that 79 percent of all people…

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Managing the Risks of Mobile Business Transformation

By Chris Coughlin
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November 3, 2015
Digital Workspace

Mobility has transformed business. Customers now bank while waiting in supermarket checkout lines and order groceries as they sit in the bank drive-through line. Retailers send discount offers to shoppers’ phones while they’re still in the store, and insurance companies let customers file claims and upload damage photos via smartphone apps.  Mobility also dramatically impacts…

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