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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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Overcoming Data Lifecycle Management Hurdles

Automation and tiered storage can help organizations trim costs while still meeting performance and compliance requirements.

By Bill Snell
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November 25, 2020
Data Center, Digital Workspace

So. Much. Data.

According to some estimates, 90 percent of the world’s data was created in the past two years, and growth is only accelerating. While storage costs have dropped as data volumes have ballooned, organizations are still running into trouble when they don’t optimize their data storage environments for factors such as cost and regulatory compliance.

By embracing solid data lifecycle management practices, you can overcome major challenges — such as cost, retrieval, disaster recovery and management — and keep up with the rapid pace of your data’s growth.

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Why Companies Opt for a Cloud Migration — Part 1

A closer look at the specific business needs that are driving organizations to move data to cloud storage.

By Yagna Pant
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April 21, 2020
Cloud, Data Center

Due to various factors such as cost-efficiency, flexibility and availability, organizations are trying to leverage the infrastructure from various cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, Google and IBM. Within the CDW cloud practice, we are finding that organizations are taking different paths. Some organizations are in an early experimental stage as they try to understand the various capabilities provided by the cloud, while other customers are fully operating in the cloud.

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Understanding the Cost of AWS Storage Solutions

Having the right knowledge going into an AWS storage arrangement will save money and reduce headaches.

By Yagna Pant
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November 5, 2019
Cloud

In part 1 and part 2 of my blog series on Amazon Web Services storage, I talked about various available storage options in AWS. Since cost is one of the drivers in moving to the cloud, in this blog, I will focus on the cost factors and some typical use cases of the different storage…

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What Are AWS Data Storage Services, and Which is Right For You?

Knowing the details of AWS data storage service offerings will help you make smart decisions for storing your data.

By Yagna Pant
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May 30, 2019
Cloud, Data Center

In my previous blog post, I provided a basic explanation of storage technology, delving into the differences between block and object storage. Both of these approaches play into the AWS service offerings. This blog post will cover the details of the storage services offered by AWS. AWS Data Storage Service Offerings AWS currently offers the…

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Is Hybrid Cloud Storage Right for You? Read These Key Considerations

With careful planning, spreading data across your data center and the cloud can improve scalability, agility and savings.

By Chris Gibes
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November 20, 2018
Cloud, Data Center, Services

“A place for everything, and everything in its place.” You’ve probably heard this familiar idiom encouraging tidiness. It also sums up the basic concept of hybrid storage. Enterprises seeking better ways to manage and organize their data, and the associated costs, can find new flexibility in hybrid solutions, which extend on-premises arrays into a hyperscale…

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