CDW is a multi-brand provider of integrated information technology solutions, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Vernon Hills, Illinois. The company helps organizations across business, government, education, and healthcare navigate IT and maximize return on technology investments. It holds the No. 199 position on the Fortune 500 list and employs approximately 13,900 coworkers.
The company's technical capabilities span cloud computing, security, digital workspace, and infrastructure solutions. As a solutions integrator, CDW works with a broad portfolio of technologies to serve clients of varying sizes and sectors, rather than focusing on a single proprietary product line.
CDW's origins trace back to a $3 initial investment in a used computer for resale. Over four decades, it has grown into one of the largest IT solutions providers in the United States, maintaining a significant national presence from its Illinois base.
