CDW Corporation

CDW Corporation is a leading provider of information technology (IT) solutions for business, government, education, and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The company offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including discrete hardware and software, as well as integrated IT solutions spanning hybrid infrastructure, digital experience, and security. Its hardware offerings include notebooks, mobile devices, tablets, network communications equipment, collaboration hardware, data storage and servers, desktop computers, and other hardware. Software products cover cloud solutions, software assurance, application suites, security, virtualization, collaboration and productivity applications, operating systems, and network management. Additionally, CDW provides advisory and design services, software development, implementation, managed services, and warranties. The company operates through three segments: Commercial, Government, and Education.

CDW Corporation is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (NasdaqGS) under the ticker symbol CDW. The company's shares are traded in US dollars (USD). As a US-based company headquartered in Vernon Hills, Illinois, CDW is part of the US equity market and its stock is denominated in the local currency, making it accessible to investors trading on US exchanges.

CDW Corporation operates in the Technology sector and is classified under the Information Technology Services industry. This means the company focuses on providing IT-related services and solutions rather than manufacturing hardware or software itself. As an IT services provider, CDW helps organizations design, implement, and manage their technology infrastructure, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, networking, and digital workplace solutions. The company's role as a value-added reseller and service provider places it at the intersection of technology products and consulting, serving a wide range of customers from small businesses to large enterprises and government entities.

CDW Corporation is headquartered in Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States. The company was founded in 1984 and originally operated as CDW Computer Centers, Inc. before rebranding to CDW Corporation in June 2003. CDW serves customers primarily in three geographic markets: the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Its customer base includes businesses of all sizes, government agencies at various levels, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations. By focusing on these three developed markets, CDW leverages its expertise in IT solutions to address the needs of diverse sectors, from K-12 schools and universities to federal and state governments and large commercial enterprises.

CDW Corporation organizes its business into three operating segments: Commercial, Government, and Education. The Commercial segment serves private-sector businesses of all sizes, from small and medium enterprises to large corporations. The Government segment focuses on federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as public sector entities. The Education segment serves K-12 schools, colleges, and universities. CDW generates revenue by selling a wide array of IT hardware and software products, as well as providing services such as advisory and design, software development, implementation, managed services, and warranties. The company acts as a reseller and solutions integrator, earning margins on product sales and fees for services. Its integrated IT solutions cover hybrid infrastructure (combining on-premise and cloud), digital experience (end-user computing and collaboration), and security (cybersecurity solutions).