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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.
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 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.
What AI Winners Know: The Build Matters More Than the Cloud Model
Despite ambitious AI goals and massive investments, many organizations are watching their initiatives stall before they ever deliver impact. In this episode of WWT Presents Research, Robb Boyd is joined by data scientist Ina Poecher and cloud architect Zaid Elkhateeb to explore why so many AI projects fail before the first model ever runs and how to change that. Discover how forward-thinking enterprises are closing the gaps between data science ambition and operational reality. Because real AI success doesn't start with a model, it starts with getting the groundwork right.
How Forward-Thinking Leaders Integrate Culture and Tech to Amplify Organizational Success
How can my organization become a great place to work? This is a common question we hear from clients of WWT. While there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to culture, the most successful organizations integrate company culture with advanced technology to leverage data-driven insights and drive measurable business outcomes. Join WWT's experts Joe Berger, VP of Digital Experiences, and Krista Bush, VP of Global Employee Experience, as they discuss a framework for creating a sustainable and resilient company culture — a framework that has placed WWT on the Great Place to Work® list for 13 years running.
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.
Using Data to Pave the Way for AI and Automation
C-level leaders are looking to artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate automation within their organizations. But in the rush to adopt AI, many forget that the success of both AI and automation hinges on an organization's data maturity.
Join Anshul Chaturvedi, a principal consultant with WWT focused on data, analytics and AI, as he talks about how organizations can mature their data capabilities to maximize their AI and automation investments. Anshul breaks down the interplay between automation and AI, pragmatic ways to start incorporating AI into an automation journey and provides tips on communicating progress to executive and line of business stakeholders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.