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Jodie Watt


Jodie is a senior field solution architect for CDW's collaboration practice. Previously, she worked as a unified communications and collaboration solutions architect, specializing in the consulting, design and implementation of Cisco’s portfolio. Prior to joining CDW, Jodie was employed at Nortel for 16 years in a few roles: global product support for AIN, DMS peripherals verification engineer and product manager for Next Generation products (autonomic computing and unified communications OAM&P). She resides in Dallas, Texas.

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How to Move to Cisco Flex

Understanding your options with Cisco’s adoption of a subscription licensing model for Unified Communications Manager.

By Jodie Watt
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December 10, 2020
Cloud, Services

Big changes are upon us when it comes to Cisco licensing. On Jan. 23, 2021, everything will change with Cisco Unified Communications Manager licenses. For some organizations, this will be a moment to celebrate, given the detailed complexity of Cisco’s reporting. Who hasn’t struggled at times to figure out what your organization owns, what's covered…

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Cisco Unified Communications Manager Business Edition 6000

Why You Should Consider It

By Jodie Watt
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July 16, 2014
Data Center, Networking

While every organization’s priority for technology consumption is different, this solution offers up flexibility and customization to meet your needs.  Along with what everyone uses (dial tone and voicemail); Cisco Unified Communications Manager Business Edition 6000 includes many applications to wet your appetite. Starting with as few as 25 end users, the solution can scale…

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An Open Letter to Santa on Collaboration

By Jodie Watt
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December 7, 2012
Digital Workspace

Dear Santa, December is an extremely busy time of year for you and your Elves.  Making last minute changes to the “naughty and nice list”, ramping up the distribution centers, and avoiding disasters such as poor weather conditions around the world.  I can’t even imagine how you are able to deliver all the goods on…

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Jabber & Why It’s Good for the Organization

By Jodie Watt
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November 13, 2012
Digital Workspace

The ability to increase productivity is important to every business.  Ever since the downturn in the economy, all businesses have been forced to do more with less.  While it is difficult to put a dollar figure on how much time and money can be saved using nifty tools like Cisco’s Jabber clients, once implemented as…

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Are You in the Loop on Unified Communications

By Jodie Watt
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October 17, 2012
Digital Workspace, Networking

As an IT professional, you need to stay current on what the technology trends are and determine how your organization will address them.  What is trending with Unified Communications and Collaboration? What is the justification for rolling out the technology?  What are the risks?  Technology changes rapidly and you need to move like a ninja…

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Top Concerns for Moving to UC and Why They’re Bogus

By Jodie Watt
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October 10, 2012
Digital Workspace

Talk is cheap, can you really deliver? Putting your trust in another company to deliver critical communications to your organization can overwhelm any decision maker. You need to feel confident that you select a partner who is able to address any of your concerns, deliver and support what they promise.   CDW has been hosting applications…

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