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WWT's Associate Academy Named Best Apprenticeship in IT & Digital
The Associate Academy won the Best Apprenticeship in IT & Digital by UK Apprenticeship Guide Awards 2026! Thank you to the powerhouse community behind the win.
Commvault: They Don't Just Talk Resiliency. They Can Back It Up.
Backup and recovery aren't the same thing — and most organizations are one ransomware hit away from finding that out the hard way. This piece breaks down what it actually means to build a cyber resiliency posture in 2026: the right questions to ask, where identity fits in, and why the WWT–Commvault partnership is built on more than a product catalog.
Beyond the Rack: Lessons on Partnership from WWT & Schneider Electric
From AI-ready racks to smarter cooling, discover how WWT and Schneider Electric are redefining what customization at scale looks like through the eyes of an Associate Academy member.
The Associate Academy: What's Next in 2025
The Associate Academy, evolving from the ACSE Development Program, has significantly expanded since 2022. Integrating sales and engineering, it now partners with key teams to equip associates with essential skills. With a focus on continuous improvement and strategic growth, the Academy prepares early-career talent for diverse roles, driving impactful business outcomes.
Securing the Future: Fortinet as WWT's Partner of the Month
A closer look at the powerful partnership between WWT and Fortinet—and how the Associate Academy experience brings cybersecurity to life for the next generation of technologists.
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What Stepping Into the Spotlight Taught Me About Growth, Grit and Sales at WWT
When opportunity knocks, sometimes it comes with cameras. In this blog, I share my experience on The Channel Reality Show and lessons learned along the way.
Building Capability in Strategic Resourcing Through Early-Career Talent
Starting with uncertainty and growing into impact, this blog shares how one apprenticeship journey shaped a career in Strategic Resourcing. It reveals how curiosity, consistency, and real experience turn potential into capability.
WWT's Associate Academy Named Best Apprenticeship in IT & Digital
The Associate Academy won the Best Apprenticeship in IT & Digital by UK Apprenticeship Guide Awards 2026! Thank you to the powerhouse community behind the win.
Dell's AI Factory Comes to Life in the Associate Academy
In February in the WWT Associate Academy, Dell did far more than present a product portfolio. They showed us what it looks like when a long standing partnership leans into AI, data and practical tooling to drive real customer outcomes.
Through a series of interactive sessions, Dell connected big trends like AI Factories and Modern Infrastructure directly to the day to day work of sellers and engineers.
Core Values that Aren't Just Wall Art: Rediscovering Hitachi-Vantara Through WWT's Associate Academy
What does a childhood TV have to do with enterprise storage? More than you'd think. This piece traces how a brand central to my early memories is now reshaping how organizations protect their most critical data — and why the WWT–Hitachi Vantara partnership, built on the importance of relationships, genuine values and real guarantees, is one worth paying attention to.
From Idea to Impact: Teaching AI-Powered Storytelling Through Creation
A hands-on, multi-part workshop series led by Shanice Brown introduced learners to AI-powered storytelling using Microsoft Copilot, Designer, Figma, and Clipchamp—featuring "Jace," an AI avatar guide who walked alongside participants through every step of the creative process.
Cyber Talent Needs a Higher Calling
The perceived talent shortage in cybersecurity is a misnomer; the real issue lies in the lack of qualified candidates and inadequate growth opportunities. To address this, organizations must focus on mentoring and nurturing talent with a strong value system, ensuring a resilient future for cybersecurity amidst evolving challenges.
From Observer to Catalyst: How Faculty Learned to Teach with AI in Four Sessions
Over four sessions in March 2026, WWT and GitHub took a cohort of educators from complete beginners to running fully automated classrooms — distributing assignments, collecting submissions, and setting up autograding from scratch. No coding background required. Participants left with a working GitHub Classroom, a reusable curriculum hub, and a question that had shifted from what is this? to what do I build next?
Commvault: They Don't Just Talk Resiliency. They Can Back It Up.
Backup and recovery aren't the same thing — and most organizations are one ransomware hit away from finding that out the hard way. This piece breaks down what it actually means to build a cyber resiliency posture in 2026: the right questions to ask, where identity fits in, and why the WWT–Commvault partnership is built on more than a product catalog.
Agents in Action: Building the Future of AI at NSBE 2026
More than 200 engineers built a working AI agent—live, no code required—and left asking for more.
Early Talent in Action at WWT
WWT is shaping the future of technology by engaging young talent through immersive experiences, strategic partnerships, and mentorship. Initiatives like Work Experience Week and Discover Tech foster inclusivity and confidence, highlighting tech careers' potential. These programs not only build skills but also create lasting social impact and opportunity.
Cloud-Ready: Taking Azure Fundamentals to the NSBE Community
Nearly 60 engineers left Baltimore with the knowledge—and the exam voucher—to become Microsoft Azure certified.
The Power of Pausing to Prepare
A dual‑perspective story on how GSP leveraged the Associate Academy to turn potential into immediate field impact through intentional investment and real‑world application.
Driving Cybersecurity Forward: A Month of Innovation with Palo Alto Networks and WWT
In today's digital-first world, security isn't just a technology conversation, it's a business imperative. Throughout the month of November, WWT's Associate Academy had the opportunity to attend sessions with Palo Alto Networks, who delivered a four-part series exploring the most pressing topics in cybersecurity: SASE, SOC automation, and AI security. Each session revealed how innovation and partnership enable organizations to stay ahead of evolving threats while accelerating transformation.
From Storage to Simplicity: Celebrating NetApp as November's Partner of the Month
In November, the Associate Academy spotlighted NetApp, exploring its impact on modern data management. Through engaging sessions and a creative ONTAP‑inspired beer tasting, we celebrated NetApp's innovative storage solutions, collaborative spirit and the strength of our partnership in developing future IT leaders.
Optimization Unlocked: The SimpleRose Session That Made Everything Click
The WWT Associate Academy's SimpleRose partner of the month session clarified optimization through real-world case studies, building confidence in discussing complex topics and highlighting the value of partnerships.
Strengthening Our Partner Ecosystem: A Day with Nutanix at World Wide Technology
Discover how Nutanix and World Wide Technology are strengthening their partnership through hands-on sessions with the UK Associate Academy, building closer relationships and delivering greater value for customers.
The Associate Advantage: Building Bridges Between PANW and WWT
Explore the transformative collaboration between Palo Alto Networks and WWT Associate Academy, highlighting seamless teamwork, strategic insights, and mutual growth. Through engaging sessions, associates showcased talents, built connections, and discovered new opportunities, embodying the power of collaboration and shared learning.
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From Collaboration to Impact: How WWT and Cisco Are Empowering Associates Through Partnership
This blog spotlights Cisco's role in the Associate Academy, showcasing how collaboration, profitability and trust fuel growth for early-career professionals and partners alike.
Empowering the Next Generation: Why Partnerships Matter in Tech Training
Discover how the F5 and WWT partnership opened new horizons for Associate Academy members.