How is AI reshaping the future of cybersecurity — and what can we learn from one of the pioneers leading the charge? Join Akamai CEO and co-founder Tom Leighton in a candid conversation with WWT's Traci Byrne as they explore how Akamai has evolved from content delivery trailblazer to a key player in global cybersecurity. This discussion will unpack the growing importance of API security, the role of AI in strengthening digital defenses and what it takes to stay resilient amid increasingly complex threats and geopolitical pressures. Whether you're navigating enterprise security challenges or simply curious about where the industry is headed, this session offers thoughtful perspectives and timely insights you can apply in your own work.

Great customer experiences increase loyalty, spurs growth and enables you to continue investing in technology to unlock even greater experiences. But too often, disjointed IT systems and siloed data stand in the way. Join WWT Director of Digital Products Chris Douglas as he talks about how unified commerce ties it all together — breaks down silos across IT systems to provide visibility into customer data, e-commerce, order fulfillment, inventory management, customer relationship management (CRM), point-of-sale (POS) systems and more.

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.

Can deepfakes go from dangerous to delightful? In this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, Adam Dumey and Chris Roberts explore one of the more surprising — and controversial — topics in generative AI: the use of synthetic media and deepfakes in personalized customer experiences. You'll learn: what deepfakes really are and why they're no longer just a security threat; how AI-powered personalization is reshaping the customer experience; and the ethical and technical challenges of using AI-generated content responsibly.

As enterprise AI strategies mature, the user interface is evolving beyond chatbots. Enter the digital human — real-time, emotionally aware, multilingual AI avatars designed to mimic human interaction with uncanny realism. In this episode of AI Proving Ground Podcast, WWT Chief Technology Advisor Ruben Ambrose and Area Director of Strategy an Innovation Eric Jones unpack their journey building WWT's own avatar, "Ellie," and offer a revealing look at the infrastructure, latency tradeoffs and feedback loops driving this frontier.

Can AI solve the healthcare crisis? Hear from two frontline healthcare executives — Dr. Sanaz Cordes and Dr. Eric Quinones, both Chief Digital Advisors with WWT — on the groundbreaking ways AI is reshaping clinical care, restoring physician focus, and unlocking new levels of operational efficiency. Explore how healthcare organizations are implementing AI today—with use cases including ambient scribing, inbox management, predictive analytics, and automation. Learn how CIOs and clinicians are scaling AI safely and effectively, and what it means for the future of healthcare delivery.

In today's evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity governance is no longer just an IT function—it's a business imperative. Regulators demand more than compliance checkboxes; they expect organizations to prove that their security controls work. Join WWT security experts Mario Balakgie and Mike Dombrowski for a deep dive into governance strategies that align security with business objectives, mitigate emerging risks and drive operational resilience. You'll learn how organizations can move from compliance-driven to risk-driven approaches, ensuring faster, smarter decision-making in an interconnected world.

As AI moves from predictive analytics to real-time autonomous decision-making, enterprises face a critical challenge: scaling AI securely and efficiently. This episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast explores key takeaways from NVIDIA GTC, the evolving Cisco-NVIDIA partnership and the foundational role AI infrastructure plays in unlocking enterprise-scale AI. Featuring WWT VP of Networking and AI Solutions Neil Anderson, NVIDIA SVP of Networking Kevin Deierling and Cisco SVP of Networking Kevin Wollenweber, the episode covers insights into networking, security, and compute innovations, and how Cisco, NVIDIA and WWT are shaping the future of AI-powered businesses.

Bonus episode! Jensen Huang's keynote at NVIDIA GTC 2025 reinforced that we are entering a new phase of AI-driven enterprise transformation — signaling a shift from AI as a supporting tool to AI as a decision-making and autonomous agent. In this special episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, we get quick-hit reaction from WWT experts on the ground at NVIDIA GTC 2025 — from new product announcements and its impact on the enterprise to innovative technology showcased on the floor and discussions behind the scenes.

AI is transforming enterprises — but are businesses actually using it effectively? In this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, experts Jon Duren and Jay Custard explore the real challenges of enterprise AI adoption — from underutilized AI tools and shadow AI risks to the struggle of proving AI's ROI.