7 CDW Alternatives For Your IT Equipment And Services

CDW—a value-added reseller—has established a reputation for its comprehensive IT services, which include IT consulting, cybersecurity, IT support, and more. 

Its cloud orchestration, infrastructure as code, and cloud-native solutions like Kubernetes are also well-regarded.However, if you are specifically looking to procure IT equipment—it may not get you the best prices for hardware. Here’s what Review sites like G2 and Gartner CDW have to say. 

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Are you looking for CDW alternatives? We’ve got you covered.

TL;DR

• CDW offers a range of IT products and services to manage the entire lifecycle of your devices—from procurement to disposal

• However, users complained that CDW’s offerings can be complex, there could be long lead times, and service support may not be consistently good

• There are many alternatives to CDW, some for specialized needs. These are Workwize, Insight, Dell, SHI International, Connection, Graybar, BHA Associates, and B&H

Workwize

Workwize is a zero-touch IT hardware lifecycle management platform. Designed for global teams of 200-5000 FTEs, Workwize helps organizations automate the entire lifecycle of their hardware, saving IT teams time and stress.

Use Workwize to order fully customized IT assets anywhere in the world. You can ship them anywhere, manage them through a centralized platform, enjoy one-click retrievals, and dispose of equipment easily. 

When you use Workwize, you don't need to worry about your IT hardware. 

Workwize offerings:

IT Asset Procurement:

• Purchase or lease a variety of hardware from global suppliers through the Workwize platform, with the option to collaborate with local suppliers if desired

• Get IT equipment and accessories delivered worldwide within 5-7 business days, whether to your remote employees' homes, headquarters, remote offices, or one of our global warehouses

• Choose from branded starter kits or welcome packages featuring your company logo, or allow employees to pick their own IT equipment, furniture, or company swag

• Track and manage assets with detailed location updates using a track-and-trace link, providing complete visibility

• Customize hardware by selecting CTO models with additional storage or RAM, or choose local keyboard layouts when placing orders

IT Equipment Deployment:

Once you’ve selected your assets, deploy them with the required configuration settings. This ensures that the equipment arrives fully prepared for your employees, with all necessary permissions, settings, and user accounts pre-configured. You can also keep a centralized view of equipment assignments. If any faults or damages occur, ordering replacements is quick and simple.

IT Equipment Management:

• Track detailed asset information, including the current user, value, depreciation status, and whether an asset is new or refurbished, with real-time visibility

• Offer employees a self-service portal to request items, repairs, and maintenance, supported by a chatbot for instant assistance

• Integrate smoothly with your HR or directory system to simplify employee transitions

• Automatically lock accounts when employees leave, arrange equipment collection, and securely wipe data from devices

Zero-touch IT Equipment Retrieval

Simplify asset recovery—Workwize manages all communication, logistics, and packaging to ensure safe returns from any location worldwide. You can also initiate retrievals with a single click when employees leave or assets end their lifecycle.

IT Equipment Disposal

Workwize ensures environmentally responsible disposal or donation of end-of-life assets in compliance with local regulations. And you get a certificate of data destruction to ensure compliance.

Workwize Pricing

• Basic Plan: $8 per seat (+$540 platform fee)

• Professional: $11 per seat (+$540 platform fee)

• Enterprise: Custom pricing