AI isn't just evolving — it's accelerating into every corner of business and society. But while innovation surges ahead, AI policy and regulation is playing catch-up. In this episode of The AI Proving Ground Podcast, two of WWT's foremost AI and cyber experts — Kate Kuehn and Bryan Fite — dive deep into the fragmented and fast-changing world of AI policy, regulation and governance. Plus, what every enterprise should be doing right now to stay ahead of regulatory change while building AI systems that are secure, inclusive and future-proof.

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.

Most organizations are pouring 25x more effort into maintaining IT infrastructure than deploying it — and paying the price in inefficiency and rising costs. Why? Because traditional methods of IT asset management are broken in the face of modern scale and complexity. Join WWT's Managing Director of Automation Solutions Mark Wall as he shares proven strategies and insights to help your organization take control of its infrastructure, reduce operational drag and unlock new value across the lifecycle. It's time to move beyond deployment. Let's automate what comes next.

Many organizations are chasing AI's promise. But who's actually delivering results? In this episode of The AI Proving Ground Podcast, we take you inside WWT's AI Day STL, where real-world success stories meet tactical, boots-on-the-ground guidance for enterprise AI transformation. It's what we call "Practical AI." This episode explores the four phases of AI maturity, why clear use cases are more valuable than code, and how agentic AI and data readiness are reshaping the enterprise landscape.

Nearly half of today's AI initiatives are dead on arrival. The culprit? The data. From disjointed systems and undefined use cases to cultures that overestimate readiness, WWT data strategists Bill Stanley and Jonathan Gassner break down why many organizations struggle and detail how you can build real momentum for AI transformation.

AI investments are skyrocketing—but without automation, costly infrastructure sits idle and innovation stalls. In this episode of WWT Presents Research, Robb Boyd joins automation expert Corey Wanless to reveal how organizations can eliminate AI bottlenecks and finally turn infrastructure into impact. Learn the critical automation strategies that top enterprises are prioritizing in 2025 to stay competitive.

How can my organization become a great place to work? This is a common question we hear from clients of WWT. While there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to culture, the most successful organizations integrate company culture with advanced technology to leverage data-driven insights and drive measurable business outcomes. Join WWT's experts Joe Berger, VP of Digital Experiences, and Krista Bush, VP of Global Employee Experience, as they discuss a framework for creating a sustainable and resilient company culture — a framework that has placed WWT on the Great Place to Work® list for 13 years running.

How do you navigate a data landscape that's evolving by the minute — and still stay one step ahead? Join BigID CEO and co-founder Dimitri Sirota in a candid conversation as he breaks down how his company is tackling today's most urgent data challenges while building for what's next. In this engaging discussion, we explore how BigID is helping enterprises unlock more value from their data, adapt to shifting regulations and drive innovation across privacy, security and governance. From the power of automation to the real-world impact of AI on data intelligence, Dimitri shares insights that matter to anyone leading in a data-first world.

At Cisco Live 2025, the networking giant rolled out a sweeping agenda to make AI not just powerful, but practical — and secure. In this episode, we caught up with leaders from Cisco, NVIDIA and WWT to talk about what this year's announcements actually mean for enterprise teams tasked with building scalable, secure, AI-ready infrastructure. From the rise of the Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA to the reality of agentic workflows and persistent inference traffic, this episode unpacks the architectural shifts reshaping the modern data center.

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.

AI is transforming the enterprise—but with great power comes great vulnerability. As organizations race to adopt AI technologies, they're also opening the door to a new, often invisible threat: shadow AI. These unsanctioned tools operate beyond traditional oversight, exposing gaps that legacy security frameworks just aren't built to handle. Join WWT security experts Kent Noyes and Bryan Fite as they explore explore how to get ahead of the curve by securing AI before it secures a foothold in your threat landscape.

As AI innovation intensifies, one domain is already feeling the impact: software development. In this episode, WWT experts Nate McKie and Andrew Athan explore how AI-powered coding assistants are improving developer productivity and reshaping enterprise engineering. From Copilot to agentic tools capable of autonomous code generation, they examine how organizations are navigating this transition, balancing speed with quality and redefining the role of human developers. Whether you're leading a dev team or charting your company's AI roadmap, this is a must-listen for understanding the real-world implications of AI in engineering.