Simplifying Cloud Migration with CDW’s Expertise

Cloud adoption is a strategic step toward modernizing business operations, improving competitive positioning, driving innovation and ultimately enhancing customer service. Achieving these goals requires adopting the right patterns and practices to ensure a seamless and effective cloud migration. However, there are clear right and wrong approaches to this process.

While it may be tempting to invest significant time in research — reading countless articles, studying guides and attempting to derive expertise in a short span — it is neither practical nor efficient. A cloud migration initiative, particularly for large-scale enterprise environments, demands specialized skills, substantial experience and thorough planning. This is why leveraging the expertise of a trusted partner is not just an option — it is a best practice.

Collaborating with a specialized team such as CDW's AWS Professional Services offers an unparalleled advantage. With a well-documented track record of expertise, certifications and successful implementations, CDW's professionals simplify the complexities of cloud migration.

To find a partner that fits your specific needs, ask strategic questions, including:

• What certifications and experience do they bring to the table?
• Do they offer a comprehensive suite of tailored cloud services, or are they limited in scope?
• How do they align their methodology with your business’s governance, culture and goals?
• What does their implementation plan look like?
• What post-migration support and management frameworks are available?

At CDW, we take a consultative approach, working closely with each client to craft a migration strategy based on their unique position and needs. This is not a one-size-fits-all process but rather a collaborative partnership aimed at achieving specific organizational objectives.

Cloud migrations are multifaceted, requiring meticulous preparation and alignment across organizational stakeholders. Before migrating, you must evaluate your organization’s current state.

To assess your organizations cloud state, look at:

• Software and license usage across the enterprise
• Readiness for cloud adoption, including existing operating models, governance policies and security protocols
• The status of your IT infrastructure and application portfolio
• A comprehensive gap analysis to identify areas for improvement
• Total cost of ownership (TCO) calculations tied to business objectives
• A well-defined migration strategy with measurable outcomes

A successful migration cannot occur in isolation. It necessitates collaboration across executive leadership, IT teams and other key business stakeholders. Decisions must be informed by rigorous data analysis, and strategies must prioritize cost efficiency and timely execution.

To achieve this, businesses often rely on a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE), a cross-functional team that oversees cloud adoption, defines policies, governs processes and ensures alignment with business goals.

CDW’s AWS Professional Services team is equipped to guide you through every stage of your cloud migration. Our team of over 800 engineers brings extensive experience and a proven methodology to help you migrate workloads at scale. For those who have already begun their migration but are facing challenges, CDW's expertise can resolve obstacles and provide structure.

For example, our AWS Cloud Migration Factory employs the AWS migration framework to systematically transition on-premises workloads to the cloud. This approach covers critical aspects such as dependency mapping, wave planning, replatforming workloads and minimizing business disruption. This framework ensures you achieve your cloud objectives without sacrificing the performance of day-to-day operations.

CDW goes beyond implementation. Our services include post-migration support, management tools and transparent TCO and ROI assessments to ensure your cloud ecosystem continues to deliver long-term value. Whether you are just beginning your cloud adoption or scaling up existing workloads, CDW ensures every step — planning, execution and optimization — is carried out with precision and accountability.

A cloud migration is a significant transformation that requires more than internal effort — it demands expertise, strategic guidance and collaboration. CDW is committed to supporting your organization’s cloud goals by delivering results through recognized frameworks, advanced tools and a customer-first approach. If you’re ready to demystify cloud migration and achieve measurable results in your cloud adoption journey, CDW’s AWS Professional Services Team is here to help.