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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.
Building Scalable Engineering Support: The Story of the TOCE
The Technical Operations Center of Excellence (TOCE) revolutionizes engineering by providing strategic support, enabling engineers to focus on solving complex problems. Originating from a small initiative, the TOCE now enhances project continuity and customer engagement, evolving into a core function that strengthens and accelerates high-performance teams. What's next? Deeper integration and innovative support models.
Quality, Reliability, Legacy: What HPE Means to an Early‑in‑Career Associate
A closer look at how WWT's Associate Academy partner series with HPE is shaping an early‑in‑career associate's view of edge‑to‑cloud, storage and data protection—and what that means for customers in the field.
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.
WWT and Transformation Continuum: Building Knowledge Across the Associate Academy
Discover how WWT and Transformation Continuum are empowering the Associate Academy through impactful sessions on storytelling, objection handling and presentation skills, equipping associates with tools to communicate, educate and influence more effectively.
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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.
Strengthening Partnerships: WWT's Associate Academy and Cisco in Action
Discover how WWT and Cisco are driving innovation and growth through the Associate Academy.
Translating Tech into Business Value: Lessons from HPE's Sales Workshop
Our partner HPE hosted a workshop for WWT UK's Client Development Associates and apprentices on tech sales fundamentals. The session emphasized communicating value, building trust and connecting authentically to influence buying decisions and strengthen client relationships.
Quality, Reliability, Legacy: What HPE Means to an Early‑in‑Career Associate
A closer look at how WWT's Associate Academy partner series with HPE is shaping an early‑in‑career associate's view of edge‑to‑cloud, storage and data protection—and what that means for customers in the field.
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.