What is WWT's AI Foundry?

As AI adoption accelerates, terms like Studio, Foundry and Factory are becoming more prevalent. But what does AI Foundry really mean at WWT, and, more importantly, how can it drive real business outcomes? This article breaks down WWT's AI Foundry and describes the pivotal role it plays in organizations' AI journeys.

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Defining WWT's AI Foundry 

In many organizations, AI journeys begin in AI Studio, where leaders identify strategic goals and use cases. AI Foundry is where those ideas take shape, uniting security teams, data owners, infrastructure leads and end users to build and integrate solutions that deliver business value.

At WWT, AI Foundry represents the "build" phase in our three-part AI framework: Studio, Foundry and Factory. AI Foundry follows strategic alignment and use case discovery from AI Studio and sets the stage for enterprise-wide scaling in AI Factory.

To know if an AI Foundry engagement is right for you, consider these questions:

• Are you unsure whether off-the-shelf AI, custom AI or a hybrid approach best fits your needs, and facing challenges in making that decision?
• Are you actively pursuing AI-driven automation, chatbots or personalized experiences but need help translating those goals into deployable solutions?
• Are you encountering roadblocks when trying to embed AI into your existing business applications and workflows?
• Is the current state of your data limiting your ability to move forward with AI initiatives?

If these challenges sound familiar, WWT's AI Foundry offers a structured, proven approach to help your organization move from concept to execution.

How WWT's AI Foundry works 

Delivered by WWT's AI engineers, solution architects and data scientists, WWT's AI Foundry combines platform configuration, software and data engineering, AI modeling, seamless integration, and robust security to drive innovation and deliver measurable outcomes. An essential enabler of AI Foundry, WWT's AI Proving Ground accelerates development by providing a controlled environment to design, test and refine AI solutions.

Explore our AI labs and the AI Proving Ground and discover how these capabilities can accelerate your AI journey.

Core activities include:

• Modular software design: Creating reusable components that accelerate future AI use cases and foster a flywheel effect for innovation.
• System integration: Embedding AI into existing systems and data environments, whether through bespoke development or integration of proven solutions. The focus is always on what best meets the client's business needs.
• Scalable architecture: Establishing secure, enterprise-grade environments that support AI Factory deployment, so models transition smoothly from testing to production with performance and reliability.

Common WWT AI Foundry engagements 

WWT's AI Foundry addresses real-world implementation challenges through targeted engagements that align technical execution with the business's AI goals. These typically include:

• Off-the-shelf implementation: Integration of solutions like Copilot or Glean to quickly deliver value.
• Data foundations projects: Clean, accessible data is the backbone of any successful AI initiative. Foundry typically begins with small, targeted data projects that scale over time.
• Custom application development: Tailored AI tools built to address specific business challenges. These solutions often include AI-powered chatbots, automation and personalization features that enhance user engagement and operational efficiency.

Leverage our partnership with Softchoice to streamline your off-the-shelf AI implementation and gain access to expert integration, enablement and licensing support for leading solutions like Copilot.  

Accelerate the next phase of your AI journey

AI Foundry offers a practical path to operationalizing AI. It helps teams move past experimentation and into execution by aligning architecture, integration and data readiness with business goals. 

With WWT's support, organizations can accelerate delivery, reduce risk and deploy AI solutions that perform reliably in production environments. Foundry engagements are built to meet the demands of enterprise-scale operations, where speed, security and scalability are essential.

For IT leaders, it's the difference between chasing potential and realizing impact.

If you're ready to schedule an AI Foundry engagement, your WWT Account Team can help facilitate that conversation. You can also contact us to get started.