Your IT Infrastructure.
Built on a Solid Core.

GDW Core, operated by GDW ENTERPRISES LLC, delivers enterprise IT infrastructure solutions, network architecture, cloud migration, cybersecurity, and managed IT services to businesses throughout the Midwest. Based in Columbus, Ohio, our team of certified engineers serves over 300 organizations across 18 industries, providing the technology foundation that keeps operations running securely and efficiently.

🔒300+ Clients
24/7 NOC
99.97% Uptime
🛡Cyber Essentials Plus
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2014Founded
300+Active Clients
28Engineers
4,800+Devices Managed
99.97%Uptime

Core Services

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Network & Infrastructure

Enterprise network design, deployment, and management including SD-WAN, VLAN segmentation, wireless, and structured cabling. Cisco Meraki, Fortinet, Aruba, and Ubiquiti certified engineers on staff.

  • SD-WAN & MPLS design
  • Wi-Fi 6/6E site surveys
  • Fiber & structured cabling
  • Data center & server room buildouts

Cloud & Digital Workspace

Cloud migration, hybrid infrastructure, Microsoft 365 tenant management, Azure and AWS architecture, virtualization, and virtual desktop solutions. Desktop and server support included.

  • Cloud migration planning
  • Microsoft 365 & Azure
  • VDI & remote work setup
  • Backup & disaster recovery
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Cybersecurity

Managed detection and response, endpoint protection, email security, vulnerability management, security awareness training, compliance frameworks for HIPAA, PCI, and GDPR.

  • MDR & endpoint protection
  • SIEM & log management
  • Phishing simulations & training
  • Compliance assessments

Our Approach

1

Assess

Thorough evaluation of your current IT environment, security posture, network performance, and business objectives. Delivers a gap analysis and prioritized roadmap with budget projections.

2

Design

Solution architecture with detailed scope of work, hardware specifications, implementation timeline, and risk mitigation plan. We present options with transparent pricing for each approach.

3

Implement

Certified engineers execute the deployment with minimal disruption. After-hours and weekend implementation available. Change management processes followed. Testing and validation included.

4

Support

24/7 NOC monitoring, help desk, quarterly business reviews, and proactive maintenance. Monthly performance reporting with SLA compliance metrics, ticket trends, and recommendations.

Certifications & Partnerships

Cisco MerakiMicrosoft GoldFortinet NSE CompTIA Security+AWS SolutionsITIL 4 Aruba EdgeVMware VCPISO 27001

Client Results

GDW Core migrated our entire on-premise infrastructure to Azure over a carefully planned 12-week schedule. Not a single hour of unplanned downtime occurred during the migration. Our monthly infrastructure costs decreased by 28 percent and our team gained self-service provisioning capabilities we never had before.

Laura Simmons CIO, Midwest Health Partners, Columbus, OH

After a ransomware incident at a peer organization, we engaged GDW Core for a full security assessment. Their team identified critical vulnerabilities across our network, email, and endpoint security. The remediation plan was implemented in phases over 90 days and we passed our subsequent SOC 2 audit with no findings.

James Kowalski CTO, Great Lakes Financial Services, Cleveland, OH

Ready to Strengthen Your IT Foundation?

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