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GET YOUR HEAD IN THE CLOUDBARKLEY’S I.T. CONNECTIONS
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I.T. IS A TEAM GAME.
To get up to speed on cloud computing, I’ve recruited Drew Lydecker, CDW Cloud Solution Architect.
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I.T. IS A TEAM GAME.
Drew, how are cloud technologies changing the role of IT?
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CLOUD TECHNOLOGIES ENABLE I.T. TEAMS TO: SIMPLIFY ON-PREMISES SYSTEMS DREW LYDECKER
Cloud Solution Architect at CDW
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DREW LYDECKER Cloud Solution Architect at CDW
CLOUD TECHNOLOGIES ENABLE I.T. TEAMS TO: BETTER CONTROL PROCESSES FOR FELLOW EMPLOYEES
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SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT TEAMMATE, DREW.
THE CLOUD
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THE NUMBERS AGREE, CHARLES.
of IT Professionals say cloud computing reduced the need for their teams to maintain infrastructure.1
60%
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ALLOWS MORE TIME AND ENERGY TO FOCUS ON STRATEGY AND INNOVATION.
LESS TIMESPENT ON DAILY
MAINTENANCE
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TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE CLOUD LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT THE...
PASTIT managed and maintained tech infrastructure on premises.
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Days were spent dealing with internal technology issues, putting out fires and trying to control IT costs.PA
ST
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As tech moves to the cloud, non-IT employees are implementing their own technology.
PRES
ENT
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IT needs to position itself as a business partner.
PRES
ENT
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IT must prove how technology can:
PRES
ENT
Affect business development
Unite disparate departments
Create competitive advantages
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WELCOME TO THE
FUTURE.
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25% of CIOs surveyed said,
“ IT is perceived as a game-changer – that can create and launch new products and open new markets.” 1
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GAME-CHANGER HAS A NICE RING TO IT, DREW.
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Charles, the cloud enables IT To take a more strategic role
in achieving broader success.
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THE FUTURE IS NOW.EMBRACE THE CLOUD.
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THE FUTURE IS NOW.EMBRACE THE CLOUD.
To learn more about how the cloud can help your business, as well as the various cloud types and delivery models you should be considering, read the CDW Cloud Reference Guide at CDW.io/embracecloud
i Manchester Business School: Cloud Computing Research; Q1 2013