What is a CDW in business?

CDW was founded in 1984, and its stock went public the first time in 1993. It currently generates about $18 billion in revenue, has about 10,000 employees, and has a market valuation of about $18 billion as well. CDW originally stood for Computer Discount Warehouse, but today the official name is CDW Corporation.

Is CDW a good company?

CDW is a good solutions provider that has many offerings a client can choose from. Hardware and software are also offered from CDW, but costlier, than if dealing with the hardware/software vendor directly.

What is CDW known for?

CDW Corporation (Nasdaq:CDW) is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.

Is CDW a reseller or distributor?

I feel there is confusion in the channel that CDW is a distributor. They’re not, they buy from Tech Data, Ingram, SYNNEX, Arrow and Scansource who are distributors. They go through the same process that VARs and MSPs do but with slightly better margin.

Where is CDW corporate headquarters?

Vernon Hills, IL
CDW/Headquarters

Who founded CDW?

Michael Krasny
CDW/Founders

In 1982, Michael Krasny spent $3 to run a three-day, three-line advertisement to sell a used computer. That one ad became CDW, which today is a multi-billion-dollar IT solutions provider.

What products does CDW offer?

CDW OUTLET

Laptops & Desktops.
Computer Monitors & Displays.
Electronics.
Printers & Supplies.
Storage & Hard Drives.
Servers & Server Management.

Who did CDW acquire?

Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc.
– October 18, 2021 – CDW Corporation (Nasdaq: CDW) (“CDW” or “Company”) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc. (“Sirius”) from an affiliate of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (“CD&R”) for $2.5 billion in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments.