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Hands-On Lab Workshop: Crafting Your First AI Agents
– Join our Virtual Lab Workshop to explore Crafting Your First AI Agent, a hands-on experience designed for developers, engineers, and tech enthusiasts interested in the future of AI. You'll build real AI agents using LangChain for LLM pipelines, LangGraph for memory-driven workflows, and CrewAI for multi-agent collaboration. Learn to distinguish when to use simple tools versus dynamic, stateful, or team-based agent systems. This lab is all about practical skills—by the end, you'll have built multiple agents and will know how they think, act, and make decisions. Engage with experts and get your questions answered during the live Q&A.
Executive Leadership in the Age of AI: Lessons from WWT Co-Founder and CEO Jim Kavanaugh
AI is reshaping business faster than any technology in history. But while employees are already using AI daily, enterprises are struggling to capture value at scale. In this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, WWT Co-Founder and CEO Jim Kavanaugh explains why executive leadership is the critical factor in moving beyond pilots, how companies should build the right foundations for AI and why waiting on the sidelines may be the biggest risk of all.
Hands-On Lab Workshop: Palo Alto Next- Generation Firewall Intermediate
Join our intermediate Palo Alto NGFW Intermediate Learning Path to take your skills beyond the fundamentals. This hands-on series dives into advanced features like SSL Decryption, unlocking powerful defenses within your NGFW. See how enabling SSL Decryption allows for enhanced security measures including URL Filtering, Credential Detection, DGA Detection, DNS Sinkholes, and more. Experience how these capabilities maximize the value of your firewall and strengthen your network against evolving threats, all while building confidence through guided labs and real-world scenarios.
Scaling AI Across the Workforce to Empower Every Employee
In 2024, organizations laid the groundwork for AI transformation, and now in 2025, it's time to cement your AI strategy. Join WWT experts David Rosenblatt and Mike Davis as they share insights from our 2025 Digital Workspace Priorities research report. You'll hear their unique perspectives on treating AI like a new employee and guidance on transitioning from proof-of-concept to organization-wide AI implementation so you can empower every employee.
Hands-On Lab Workshop: Cisco Networking Layer 2 Technologies
Join our Virtual Lab Workshop to explore the Cisco Networking Layer 2 Technologies Learning Series. This hands-on session dives into VLANs and trunking for network segmentation, then advances to EtherChannels to enhance link aggregation and redundancy. See how mastering Spanning Tree Protocol prevents loops and boosts performance, building the foundation for resilient, modern networks. Experience practical labs and real-world scenarios that prepare you for real challenges. Engage with experts and get your questions answered during live Q&A. Perfect for aspiring network engineers and IT pros.
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Hands-On Lab Workshop: WWT AI Agentic Network Assistant
Join our Virtual Lab Workshop to explore the Agentic Network Assistant proof-of-concept. This hands-on session introduces a browser-based application that simplifies network operations through natural language inputs, powered by the Llama 3.3-70B local language model. See how real-time interaction with Cisco Nexus devices bridges the gap between human intent and device-level configuration or diagnostics. Experience practical labs and real-world scenarios that demonstrate how AI can accelerate workflows and reduce operational complexity. Engage with experts and get your questions answered during live Q&A.
Hands-On Lab Workshop: Mastering Threat Detection and Incident Response
Join our Virtual Lab Workshop to explore the Mastering Threat Detection & Incident Response Learning Path. Inspired by a real Pass-the-Hash attack simulation, this session follows a red team campaign across the full cyber kill chain—credential theft, lateral movement, and privilege escalation. Gain hands-on experience with tools like Falcon XDR, Falcon ITDR, Security Onion, and SOAR as you learn to detect and respond to early-stage threats, escalate incidents, and defend Active Directory from Kerberoasting. Work through real-world scenarios with guidance from experienced analysts and red teamers. Ideal for Tier 1 SOC analysts aiming to level up to Tier 2/3 roles. Stick around for live Q&A with our experts.
Reshaping Enterprise Storage with Dell
Join us for a dynamic Partner Spotlight event as we unveil Dell PowerFlex 5.0 Ultra—a breakthrough in software-defined infrastructure. Discover how this release redefines scalability, performance, and resilience with innovations like erasure coding, enhanced snapshot capabilities and simplified migrations. Storage experts will explore how PowerFlex addresses today's IT pain points, from legacy storage limitations to modern workload demands like AI/ML and VDI. This session offers deep technical insights, real-world use cases and strategic guidance for enterprises navigating digital transformation. Whether you're in finance, healthcare or another sector, learn how PowerFlex delivers faster time-to-value and sets the stage for future-ready infrastructure.
Executive Leadership in the Age of AI: Lessons from WWT Co-Founder and CEO Jim Kavanaugh
AI is reshaping business faster than any technology in history. But while employees are already using AI daily, enterprises are struggling to capture value at scale. In this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, WWT Co-Founder and CEO Jim Kavanaugh explains why executive leadership is the critical factor in moving beyond pilots, how companies should build the right foundations for AI and why waiting on the sidelines may be the biggest risk of all.
Ransomware, Recovery and Resilience: How Commvault and Pure Storage Simplify Cyber Recovery
The enterprise data landscape has changed dramatically. Ransomware is no longer a distant risk — it's the defining challenge distorting how organizations think about backup, recovery, and resilience. At the same time, data volumes are exploding, regulatory pressure is intensifying, and cyber insurance carriers are raising the bar on what a "viable recovery plan" looks like.
Agents, Copilots and Beyond: Everyday AI's Jordan Wilson on Future of AI in the Enterprise
In this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, we talk with Jordan Wilson, host of the popular Everyday AI Podcast, to unpack the realities of enterprise AI adoption. From tool sprawl and failed pilots to executive sponsorship and agentic models, Jordan shares lessons he's taken away from thousands of conversations with enterprise leaders — and explains why soft skills and unlearning old habits may be the ultimate keys to success.
Hands-On Lab Workshop: Crafting Your First AI Agents
– Join our Virtual Lab Workshop to explore Crafting Your First AI Agent, a hands-on experience designed for developers, engineers, and tech enthusiasts interested in the future of AI. You'll build real AI agents using LangChain for LLM pipelines, LangGraph for memory-driven workflows, and CrewAI for multi-agent collaboration. Learn to distinguish when to use simple tools versus dynamic, stateful, or team-based agent systems. This lab is all about practical skills—by the end, you'll have built multiple agents and will know how they think, act, and make decisions. Engage with experts and get your questions answered during the live Q&A.
From Pilots to Productivity: Unlocking the True ROI of Microsoft Copilot
Millions of employees now have Microsoft Copilot at their fingertips, but only a small fraction of organizations have scaled it successfully. In this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, World Wide Technology's Mike Davis and Softchoice's Craig McQueen share hard-won lessons on driving adoption, overcoming change management challenges and moving from pilots to measurable ROI. If your Copilot rollout has stalled, this conversation could be your roadmap forward.
AI Acceleration in Action: How AI in Higher Ed Is Balancing Innovation vs. Risk
AI is transforming higher education — from classrooms to research labs — but with innovation comes risk. How can universities protect sensitive data, meet compliance obligations, and still foster discovery? In this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, WWT Higher Ed Principal Advisor Janet and Principal Cybersecurity Consultant for AI Bryan Fite share how one leading university is tackling AI governance and building guardrails that empower rather than restrict. Their insights reveal why higher ed is a proving ground for responsible AI adoption — and why every industry should be paying attention.
Hands-On Lab Workshop: Cisco Networking Layer 2 Technologies
Join our Virtual Lab Workshop to explore the Cisco Networking Layer 2 Technologies Learning Series. This hands-on session dives into VLANs and trunking for network segmentation, then advances to EtherChannels to enhance link aggregation and redundancy. See how mastering Spanning Tree Protocol prevents loops and boosts performance, building the foundation for resilient, modern networks. Experience practical labs and real-world scenarios that prepare you for real challenges. Engage with experts and get your questions answered during live Q&A. Perfect for aspiring network engineers and IT pros.
Cutting Costs, Boosting Performance: How Cisco and AMD Are Powering the Next Era of Healthcare IT
In this WWT Partner Spotlight, Cisco and AMD reveal how their combined expertise is helping healthcare organizations modernize Epic EMR environments, cut costs and prepare for AI adoption. Learn how denser-core servers, validated architectures and real-world testing deliver high performance, lower TCO and risk-resilient infrastructure for the most demanding healthcare workloads. Featuring Cisco Technical Solutions Architect Jon Ebmeier, AMD Healthcare IT Leader Tony Nunes and WWT's Data Center Compute Practice Lead Eric D'Lallo, this webinar will cover the state of the healthcare industry, overcoming common migration challenges, and the benefits of AMD's denser cores in reducing infrastructure costs and improving performance.
Private AI vs. Cloud: How Enterprise Leaders Can Make Smarter Build-or-Buy Decisions
Is your organization ready to own AI or are you better served by leveraging the speed and scale of the cloud? In this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, WWT High-Performance Architecture Director Jeff Fonke and VP of Advanced Technology Solutions Jeff Wynn break down the toughest question facing IT leaders today: should you build or buy your AI capabilities? From the economics of inference costs to hybrid cloud realities, the two Jeffs share practical strategies on private AI, workload orchestration, data readiness and overcoming the enterprise skills gap.
Unlocking AI's Power: Secure, Scalable and Ready for the Future
Join us for an insightful event featuring F5, WWT and Prompt Security, where we explore cutting-edge solutions for AI deployment and security. F5's AI Gateway offers a robust platform to secure, manage, and optimize AI and large language model deployments, acting as a centralized gateway to protect sensitive data and streamline operational governance. Prompt Security empowers enterprise to confidently scale AI adoption with its AI Security platform, which inspects prompts and responses in real-time to prevent data leaks and harmful content. Meanwhile, WWT's AI Proving Ground, powered by the Advanced Technology Center, provides unparalleled access to leading AI technologies, enabling you to learn, test, and implement AI solutions effectively.
Driving Value with AI in Every Contact Center
AI is transforming contact centers at every stage of maturity. WWT's Contact Center Maturity Model report helps organizations assess their current capabilities and chart a path to greater efficiency, customer satisfaction and business value. Whether you're just starting with automation or advancing toward proactive, customer-facing AI, WWT experts Morgan Laville and Patrick Bond share practical steps and real-world examples to help leaders align people, processes and data for measurable impact. Learn how AI can be applied at every level, from streamlining agent operations to enhancing customer journeys, and discover actionable insights to move your contact center forward.
You Can't Automate What You Don't Know: Why Visibility Is the Top Automation Priority
In this episode of WWT Presents Research, host Robb Boyd and Nick Thompson, a distinguished solutions architect, explore the foundational role of infrastructure visibility in automation success.
Enterprise AI Adoption: How Workforce AI Is Changing the Future of Work
Organizations are racing to unlock the potential of workforce AI, but only a few have cracked adoption at scale. In this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, VP of Digital Experiences Joe Berger and workforce AI expert Kait Miller break down why AI pilots stall, how to move from pockets of success to enterprise-wide impact and why employees often trust consumer AI more than company-approved tools. Kait and Joe explore the hidden gap between employee adoption and enterprise rollout, address the build vs. buy conundrum and walk through a real-world case study at WWT that slashed days of work into hours and generated new revenue.
Hands-On Lab Workshop: Palo Alto Next- Generation Firewall Intermediate
Join our intermediate Palo Alto NGFW Intermediate Learning Path to take your skills beyond the fundamentals. This hands-on series dives into advanced features like SSL Decryption, unlocking powerful defenses within your NGFW. See how enabling SSL Decryption allows for enhanced security measures including URL Filtering, Credential Detection, DGA Detection, DNS Sinkholes, and more. Experience how these capabilities maximize the value of your firewall and strengthen your network against evolving threats, all while building confidence through guided labs and real-world scenarios.
From Legacy to Cloud: A Smarter Path to Application Modernization
Legacy systems keep the lights on but drain millions in IT spend and stall innovation. In this episode of WWT Presents Research, industry leaders Dave Sellers, GM of Multi-Cloud and Rachel Komeshak, Senior Solutions Principal share how leading enterprises are overcoming fear and embracing automated application modernization.
See how organizations cut legacy costs by up to 90%, reduce risk with AI-driven tools and unlock decades of trapped innovation. If you still rely on 20-year-old mission-critical apps, 2025 is the moment to act before the cost of waiting climbs higher.
Explore the five phases of modernization from discovery to full business transformation and learn how WWT helps enterprises modernize with speed, security and confidence.
AI Won't Save You: Easterly, Joyce and CISOs on the Cybersecurity Reality No One Wants to Hear
At a time when AI feels like oxygen — powering every tool, every conversation, every strategy — security leaders at the forefront are sounding the alarm: it won't fix the fundamentals. In this episode, top voices from government, industry and the next generation of cyber talent share unfiltered perspectives on AI-augmented threats, the velocity of attacks and what it really takes to defend in 2025 and beyond. Interviews include former CISA Director Jen Easterly, former NSA Cybersecurity Director Rob Joyce and a bevy of cyber experts from inside and out of WWT.
Cloud Chaos or Cloud Control? Fixing the Operating Model for Speed, Savings & Scale
Many organizations move to the cloud expecting speed and savings, only to end up with ballooning bills, siloed teams and mounting frustration. In this episode of WWT Presents Research, Robb Boyd talks with Jeff Weeks, creator of WWT's Cloud Operating Model framework and Michelle Dupuis, one of only 300 certified FinOps professionals worldwide, to unpack why the problem isn't the cloud but how you're running it. Learn why fixing your operating model is the foundation for securing data, enabling AI infrastructure and modernizing legacy applications. Cloud success is not just about migration; it is about mastering the model that makes it work.