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How a Large Retail Chain Is Thriving With Edge Computing
When they were confronted with the task of upgrading devices at thousands of locations to the new Windows 11 operating system, technology leaders at Casey’s, a large convenience store chain in the Midwest, knew they needed a novel approach. With help from CDW, they employed an edge computing strategy, deploying new small servers to each store, enabling them to turn other devices into thin clients that don’t require their own OS.
BizTech went to Casey’s headquarters in Ankeny, Iowa, to discuss the project with IT and store leaders. Their experience is a useful guide to leaders in retail, financial services and other industries that need a scalable computing strategy when managing many remote locations.
Participants
Scott Krolak, Head of Store Infrastructure, Casey’s
Angie Tyner, Store Manager, Casey’s
Michael Mattson, Frontline Manager of Store Equipment, Casey’s
Shelby Harman, Program Manager, Casey’s
Video Highlights
- Casey’s, a large convenience store chain in the Midwest, deployed an edge computing strategy in 2024, in part to avoid upgrading tens of thousands of devices to the Windows 11 operating system.
- By converting many of its in-store devices to thin clients, Casey’s not only avoided the Windows 11 upgrade, it also extended the life of the devices and gained new flexibility in managing store technology.
- It partnered with CDW to help successfully roll out new servers to thousands of locations in just a few months.
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