CDW Corporation is a leading provider of technology products and services for business, government, education and healthcare organizations. Headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, CDW offers an extensive portfolio that spans hardware, software and integrated IT solutions. The company partners with top technology vendors to deliver computing systems, networking equipment, cloud platforms, data center infrastructure, security technologies and collaboration tools tailored to client needs.
In addition to technology procurement, CDW provides professional services including systems design, integration and implementation. Its team of certified specialists offers project management, consulting, technical support and training services to help organizations deploy and optimize IT environments. CDW also delivers managed services and subscription-based solutions for areas such as cloud migration, cybersecurity, unified communications and enterprise-wide device management.
Founded in 1984 by entrepreneur Michael Krasny as a mail-order computer retailer, CDW went public on the NASDAQ exchange in 1993. After a period as a privately owned firm under private equity ownership, the company returned to public markets in 2013. Over the years, CDW has expanded its footprint beyond the United States, operating in Canada and the United Kingdom to serve a diverse global client base with localized sales, support and logistics capabilities.
Leadership at CDW emphasizes customer-focused innovation and operational excellence. Christine A. Leahy, who was appointed president and chief executive officer in 2017, has steered the company through a period of digital transformation and strategic acquisitions to enhance its service offerings. Under her tenure, CDW has continued to grow its delivery network and strengthen partnerships with leading technology vendors to support clients’ evolving IT requirements.
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