CDW has acquired Mission Cloud Services, an AWS Premier Tier Partner specializing in cloud professional services, managed services, and consulting. This acquisition enhances CDW Digital Velocity's capabilities in cloud, data, AI, and software platform engineering. Mission, founded in 2017, will become CDW's dedicated AWS practice, offering customized solutions for small and mid-market AWS customers, with expertise in AI/ML solutions and security services, and a total of 17 AWS Competencies.

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Mission AI Foundation Combines AI Expertise and Strategic Cost Management for Efficient GrowthLOS ANGELES, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mission Cloud, a leading cloud and AI services and software provider, today announced the launch of Mission AI Foundation, a comprehensive service designed to help businesses optimize their AI solutions on AWS while adhering to best practices and managing costs effectively.83% of companies claim that AI is a top priority in their business plans. However, this widespread interest in AI adoption is often tempered by significant challenges. Concerns such as financial management, security, and knowledge gaps frequently stand in the way of companies eager to harness AI's power to accelerate innovation and drive process efficiency.To address these barriers, Mission AI Foundation combines support, engineering, strategy, and guidance to help organizations manage their cloud infrastructure and build for the future of AI.The service is built on five pillars of continuous engagement:AI solutions optimization, architecture guidance, and prompt engineeringContinuous cost optimization and ongoing financial managementGuidance on foundational best practices and cloud governanceRound-the-clock Enterprise support, led by Mission Cloud and backed by AWSCloud strategy for adopting technologies that transform your business"With the rapid adoption of AI technologies, businesses need a partner who can help them navigate the complexities of AI implementations on AWS," said Ted Stuart, President and COO of Mission Cloud. "To build robust AI workloads, it's crucial to have well-architected cloud infrastructure as the foundation. Mission AI Foundation provides the expertise and tools necessary to optimize both AI solutions and the underlying cloud and data architecture, manage costs, and align with best practices. This comprehensive approach enables our customers to focus on innovation and growth, knowing their AI initiatives are built on a reliable, secure and efficient platform."Key features of Mission AI Foundation include:Access to a team of certified Cloud Analysts, Technical Account Managers, Solutions Architects, and AI EngineersImproving token usage to ensure AI operations are economical and high-performingEngineer Assist - AI, offering pay-as-you-go engineering support for AI solutionsContinuous guidance on prompting best practices to improve accuracy, optimize template, reduce hallucinations, and enhance overall model performance24/7 support with AWS Enterprise-level SLAsLarge Language Model Operations (LLMOps) to build and maintain your dedicated operations pipelineMission AI Foundation leverages Mission Control, the company's cloud services platform, along with Amazon QuickSight and Amazon Q, to provide detailed cost visualization and management tools