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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WWT's Earl Dodd breaks down the Transformative Autonomic Resilient Operations Technology (TAROT) framework, a powerful tool for downstream oil and gas organizations.

In this episode of WWT Presents Research, host Robb Boyd and Corey Wanless, a principal solutions architect, explore ways in which organizations can automate infrastructure and processes for AI success.

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.

While typically slow to adopt new technology, healthcare providers appear willing to embrace AI to augment clinical decision making and reduce burdensome administrative tasks. Health systems are accelerating AI adoption to drive operational efficiency and better care outcomes. Join WWT Chief Healthcare Advisor Dr. Sanaz Cordes and Senior AI Consultant Drew Pikey as they talk about how healthcare organizations can overcome challenges related to AI adoption, the risks involved in integrating AI throughout your organization and use cases that are driving the most value (both today and in the future).