While CDW’s recent Core to Cloud Summit event in Las Vegas was ostensibly focused on cloud and data center technologies, there was a great deal of discussion among both presenters and participants about the people behind the machines. How are organizations tackling the difficulties of filling highly technical IT staff positions in a job market…

When International Women’s Day rolls around each year, I often think back to an experience I had a few years back. I had the fortunate opportunity to travel to X’ian, China, to see the incredible Terracotta Warriors. While trying to hold on for dear life during the bus ride, I managed to strike up a…

If you were asked to describe what someone working in the IT industry looked like, how would you describe them? What kind of background and expertise would they have? Are there specific qualities you would look for? Someone that’s tech savvy? Should it be someone who understands the evolution of the industry? Should it be…

With a second government shutdown recently avoided and funding in place for the next six months, agencies are now able to let out a collective sigh of relief. They can now turn their attention back to more immediate concerns: tending to the technology and services they need to support their missions and new projects. It’s…