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Whether it’s public, private or hybrid, cloud computing is opening up new opportunities for organizations of every size. Hybrid cloud storage provides on-demand capacity that enables data center operators to handle the deluge of Big Data, while Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) leverage the pay-as-you-go model to improve the way organizations work and succeed. Hear from CDW’s team of experts as they take a deep dive into the ways organizations can prepare for a cloud migration, bolster cloud security in the face of rising threats and take full advantage of the scalability and flexibility of Microsoft Azure and other cloud resources.

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The Business Benefits of File Modernization

By moving away from on-premises data file servers and into the cloud, companies can support remote workers, cut costs and boost security.

By Britt Cluff  and Brandon Pierce
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December 28, 2020
Cloud, Data Center, Digital Workspace

Moving away from legacy file servers is on the agenda for many organizations right now. It’s understandable that many companies are still using these on-premises systems. File servers are old standbys, and most organizations have never had a pressing reason to modernize the way they store and manage their files.

However, the remote work boom stemming from the global pandemic has quickly changed this calculus. Companies’ VPN connections have been overloaded with employees trying to access huge amounts of data from home, and many business and IT leaders are searching for a new solution.

At CDW, we’ve begun offering file modernization workshops to help with this process. We’re able to assist companies with assessments of their existing data environments, helping them to define their goals and develop a plan to transfer files to cloud-based tools such as Microsoft SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams and Azure.

Here are four key benefits of file modernization.

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Avaya Cloud Office Serves Up Collaboration Solutions

Avaya’s collaboration tools offer many reasons to move to the cloud, including a solid uptime guarantee.

By Patrick Nowicki
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December 22, 2020
Cloud, Digital Workspace

If you haven’t moved some portion of your collaboration needs to the cloud yet, you are likely thinking about it. While on-premises communications platforms had been popular for the past several decades, “the times they are a-changin.” Almost every customer I talk to is planning a move to the cloud for at least some portion of their communications strategy. Most are doing it to get out of the server management business, while others are more focused on the continued advancements that cloud brings.

Luckily, I have had the opportunity to focus on the Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) market for the past couple years and have witnessed the growth of some of our closest partners here at CDW. Over the past couple months, I’ve worked to get our Avaya Cloud Office (ACO) services off the ground, and I thought I would share some of what I learned through that process, as much of what I saw will be compelling to many of our customers.

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A Look at HPE Primera’s Virtual Domains for Secure Multitenancy

Learn more about some of the amazing features that can be unlocked inside HPE’s intelligent storage option.

By Dave Drake
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December 21, 2020
Data Center, Cloud, Digital Workspace, Services

Wouldn’t it be great if your organization could phase out dozens of physical primary storage arrays, while retaining the same functionality of those arrays? Can you imagine if you could reduce your physical storage array count to one ― one physical array to “care and feed,” but at the same time have dozens or as many as 1,024 different primary storage arrays to use as needed? With all the same functionality and benefits?

You’re in luck, because HPE’s Primera has a built-in feature supporting secure multitenancy (SMT) which HPE calls Primera virtual domains.

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Open-Source Innovation: the Red Hat Story

Understanding the history of Red Hat helps frame what the company is doing today.

By Adam Ullrich  and Kate Fink
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December 15, 2020
Software, Cloud, Data Center

Back when Red Hat started selling Linux, open source software was considered a radical notion in the technology world. Over the next decade, open source became more and more prevalent and essential to the DevOps industry, which itself has become a way to accelerate digital business innovation.

This blog post will cover some of the major milestones in Red Hat’s development and its relationship to DevOps.

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5 Steps to Protect Your Cloud Assets

These measures improve security as more workloads move to the cloud.

By Nick Suda
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December 11, 2020
Cloud, Security, Services

Throughout 2020, we’ve seen organizations rapidly shift their business models to embrace both telecommuting and cloud services. While travel restrictions certainly accelerated these changes, both trends began long before the coronavirus pandemic, and it’s likely that they will continue even after restrictions are relaxed.

Cybersecurity professionals and technology leaders should continue working together to ensure that they meet their security objectives in this changing environment. Let’s take a look at five things that you can do to protect your information assets in the cloud.

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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 changes 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 and whether or not that’s reflected in the Cisco report?

You can say goodbye to perpetual license purchases and multiyear support contract renewals. No more deciphering what type of license you need based on the phone model you plan to buy. No more reviewing your Prime License Manager to see if you even need licenses. No more wading through the PLM output. Cisco has finally simplified its license consumption model.

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