Cloud computing infrastructure is often considered a commodity resource. And it’s true that IT managers largely aren’t opting for one cloud provider over another because of the specs of their servers or storage appliances. But that doesn’t mean that every cloud vendor will work equally well for every organization and every use case. When choosing…

Many organizations migrate resources to the public cloud in part because they want to reduce their IT management burdens. By minimizing the footprint of their on-premises infrastructure, they hope to direct their internal IT staff away from routine maintenance and support tasks and toward more strategic projects that create value for the business. So, it…

As we enter 2019, cloud continues to be at the forefront of key initiatives for many organizations. CIOs are increasingly challenged with managing risk, reducing cost and creating revenue streams. It’s not enough for CIOs to just keep the lights on. They really need to focus on using technology as a differentiator for their business….

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…