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Colin Vallance

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Colin Vallance is a technical architect for CDW with a focus on wireless technologies and automation/programmability. In his role, Colin is responsible for the development of Wi-Fi solutions and services to meet the ever-changing needs of customers. Colin has been at CDW for more than a decade, first as a delivery engineer and then as a technical lead, before becoming a technical architect. During
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New Perspectives on Automation
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Dec 14, 2022 Software New Perspectives on Automation
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Explore nontraditional automation applications with docs as code for tasks that are worth repeating.
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Examining IoT in the Physical World
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Sep 21, 2022 Networking Examining IoT in the Physical World
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Looking at a Cloud-Managed Smart Automation Button.
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Three key features of Aruba Central v.2.5.4
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Apr 01, 2022 Cloud Three key features of Aruba Central v.2.5.4
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Organizations can continually adopt and integrate product updates in real time.
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5 Surprising Spaces That Are a Good Fit for Ruggedized IoT Networks
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Dec 16, 2021 Networking 5 Surprising Spaces That Are a Good Fit for Ruggedized IoT Networks
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Think hardened IT infrastructure is just for far-flung areas with extreme weather? Think again.
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Takeaways from CDW’s Aruba Hackathon
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Oct 22, 2021 Networking Takeaways from CDW’s Aruba Hackathon
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Cross-team collaboration among networking and software teams leads to innovation in the Aruba Central cloud management platform.
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Leveraging APIs for a Smoother Upgrade
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Jul 14, 2021 Networking Leveraging APIs for a Smoother Upgrade
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Wireless networking transitions can be faster and more consistent when using the right tools.
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Are You Ready for the Wi-Fi 6E Rollout?
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May 04, 2021 Networking Are You Ready for the Wi-Fi 6E Rollout?
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With more widespread deployment looming, it’s a good time to make sure you are organized to take advantage of this technology.
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5 Tips for Automation in 2021
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Jan 19, 2021 Data Center 5 Tips for Automation in 2021
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Unsure of what to automate or how to get started? Here are some easy steps you can take to see the value that automation delivers.
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Meraki Hackathon Powers Innovation
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Oct 09, 2020 Networking Meraki Hackathon Powers Innovation
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Cisco and CDW team up to jump-start development on exciting new wireless networking applications.
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Deploying Enterprise-Grade Wireless for Work from Home
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Mar 31, 2020 Networking Deploying Enterprise-Grade Wireless for Work from Home
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Explore workarounds for connecting WFH users to the corporate network.
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What You Need to Know About Wi-Fi 6 Certification
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Oct 02, 2019 Digital Workspace What You Need to Know About Wi-Fi 6 Certification
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Great new features will soon be available for certified devices.
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Are You Ready to Make the Jump to Wi-Fi 6?
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Jul 19, 2019 Networking Are You Ready to Make the Jump to Wi-Fi 6?
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Due diligence is required to make sure your organization is ready for access points supporting this new wireless standard.
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Wireless LAN Professionals Conference: An Opportunity to Explore All Things Wi-Fi
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Apr 23, 2019 Networking Wireless LAN Professionals Conference: An Opportunity to Explore All Things Wi-Fi
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Here's why attending the WLPC is a must for everyone, from wireless newbies to veterans.
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Gooey & Code: An Everyday Look at This DevOps Package
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Jan 22, 2019 Networking Gooey & Code: An Everyday Look at This DevOps Package
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This tool brings simplicity to Python complexity.
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Securing Your Organization Against WPA Vulnerabilities — Part 3
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Oct 18, 2018 Networking Securing Your Organization Against WPA Vulnerabilities — Part 3
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A few changes to how you secure your PSKs will go a long way toward protecting your network.
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Securing Your Organization Against WPA Vulnerabilities — Part 2
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Oct 12, 2018 Networking Securing Your Organization Against WPA Vulnerabilities — Part 2
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Knowing the basic tools and techniques that attackers use will help you defend your network.
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Securing Your Organization Against WPA Vulnerabilities — Part 1
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Oct 04, 2018 Networking Securing Your Organization Against WPA Vulnerabilities — Part 1
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New attacks continue to take advantage of Wi-Fi Protected Access weaknesses, so don’t let down your guard.
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