Building a Foundation for Smarter Device Management With Windows 11 Pro Upgrade
During rapid growth, managing devices is no small task. Discover how CDW partnered with a civil engineering and consulting firm to streamline device management, strengthen security and prepare for future expansion, including Windows 11 updates.
Growing in the Right Direction
42%
of CIOs focus on business process and IT automation to drive efficiency¹
52%
of CIOs actively evaluate products and services to support growth²
How can growing businesses keep devices secure and operations running smoothly?
A REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE
Scaling Operations With Confidence
With multiple offices, an expanding workforce and ongoing acquisitions, a civil engineering and consulting firm was facing serious complexity managing thousands of devices. After a move to Microsoft 365, the firm wanted a scalable solution to secure and streamline its growing environment.
The firm turned to CDW for expert guidance in designing and deploying a solution that would centralize device management, automate provisioning and support both Windows and Apple endpoints — while preparing for future Windows 11 upgrades.
THE TURNING POINT
From Manual Work to Seamless Automation
CDW designed and implemented a comprehensive solution tailored to the firm’s needs, including:
- Microsoft Intune to enable secure, cloud-based device management
- Windows Autopilot to automate device provisioning and onboarding
- Microsoft Entra ID Premium to strengthen identity management and security
- Full integration with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager for greater visibility and control
This thoughtful, step-by-step approach ensured a smooth rollout to more than 2,200 endpoints, setting the stage for seamless growth as the firm added hundreds more employees through mergers and acquisitions.
THE RESULTS
Stronger Security, Smoother Scaling
By partnering with CDW, the firm transformed device management into a competitive advantage, creating a foundation for secure, scalable growth.
Here’s why it worked:
- Automated provisioning saved time and reduced manual work.
- Active device management improved security and compliance.
- Scalable architecture supported future growth and upcoming Windows 11 upgrades.
- Customized planning and funding reduced project costs and added long-term value.
What’s next?
As the firm continues to expand, CDW remains a trusted partner — helping improve technology, strengthen security and prepare for whatever comes next.
Source: 1Foundry, “State of the CIO Study 2024”
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