Game-changing technologies such as high-performance computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning are placing greater demand on data centers industry wide. Meanwhile, corporate sustainability targets are fast approaching, which is forcing organizational leaders to push for greater efficiencies across the business. Join WWT's Taylor Cooper and Don Molaro as they talk about the importance of data center cooling solutions and the impact they can have on accelerating data center output while simultaneously driving efficiency. Taylor and Don talk about specific solutions that can make an impact and how IT leaders can begin to incorporate them without skipping a beat.

As bad actors leverage AI to make ransomware attacks more prevalent and effective, data center operators and security leaders must move beyond traditional disaster recovery plans and think strategically about cyber recovery. Join WWT Cyber Resiliency Expert Michael Ambruso and Emerging AI and Cybersecurity Solutions Architect Todd Hathaway as they discuss ways in which you can optimize your data recovery plan when — not if — you fall victim to attack. Michael and Todd clarify the important difference between disaster and cyber recovery, dive into the role AI is playing in offense and defense, and offer guidance on how to best increase resiliency throughout your organization.

Mergers and consolidation in the IT ecosystem has technology leaders reassessing strategies and nowhere is that more apparent than in the virtualization space, prompted by Broadcom's $69 billion acquisition of VMware toward the end of 2023. Should you stay or should you go? The answer isn't simply black and white. Join WWT principal solutions architects James Harless and Jeff Mercier as they talk about how organizations should be thinking about their virtualization strategies amidst the uncertainty. James and Jeff discuss how we wound up in this situation to begin with, strategies for moving forward and how to think about the paradigm shift in managing your infrastructure moving forward.

AI-powered chatbots or virtual assistants are rapidly growing as organizations look to more efficiently respond customer needs and drive loyalty through a more personalized experience. But building AI-powered digital assistants is challenging given the numerous approaches and tools available on the market. Pulling upon experience building two intelligent digital assistants for internal-to-WWT purposes, WWT Data Science Director Ankur Gupta and Data Consultant Dale Hsu dive into the dos and don'ts of building AI-powered chatbots that can drive value for your business. Ankur discusses a three-layered framework approach designed to solve for scale and cost bottlenecks. And Dale discusses key learnings that can help you in your AI journey.

AI initiatives across the world are taking flight and being pushed aggressively by C-level executives who recognize the sink or swim nature of adopting the generational technology to drive innovation. But for too many of those leaders, a gap exists between what they want to execute and what they need to execute. Join WWT AI experts Tim Brooks and Brent Collins as they talk about the discrete steps that executives need to take to position their organization for AI transformation. Tim and Brent talk about real-world examples of how other businesses are pursuing AI, the importance of intellectual and organizational transformation, and the vital role of creating an AI center of excellence.

Driving automation remains a top priority for IT and business leaders alike as they seek to increase efficiency, productivity and growth. But enterprise-wide automation relies heavily on momentum. If employees can't see how automation can make their work or life easier, they may view automation efforts as nothing more than change for change's sake. And one of the best ways to drive a culture of automation is establishing a formal governance structure. Join WWT automation experts Kevin Dana and Mark Wall, who will dig into the cultural changes that need to occur for organizations to achieve enterprise-wide automation at scale. Mark and Kevin will talk about practical ways organizations can automate for the benefit of multiple individuals and groups, and steps leaders can take to build a comprehensive governance board.

We've heard it time and time again: It's not if, but when you'll get hacked. Accepting that reality requires you and your security teams shift your focus from prevention to recovery. Watch Kate Kuehn, WWT's Global Head of Cyber Advocacy, talk about how you can drive cyber resiliency – from the practitioner level all the way up through the board room.

Cloud marketplaces are designed to help optimize cloud costs. But for all the potential they offer, we've found our client base can struggle to extract the full value of cloud marketplaces. Join WWT's Joshua Bushman and Lauren Fleming, both authors of the recently published Cloud Marketplace Maturity Model report, as they talk about a framework for simplifying, streamlining and scaling how organizations buy, deploy and manage cloud solutions across their business.

Automation has become a business imperative in the era of efficiency. And while sound automation strategy starts at the top, a bottom up, grassroots approach is equally important. It's likely that some form of automation is already underway at your organization. The challenge is: How do you scale automation efforts taking place below the radar?   Join WWT Technical Solutions Architect Dana Callear and Senior Director of IT Leadership Dave O'Toole as they talk about how leaders can sync executive strategy with automations that are already occurring within an organization. Dana and Dave also discuss the importance of identifying pockets of automation that can help drive scale and the role culture plays in making it all happen. 

In an era where technology is not just an enabler but a driving force, understanding its implications on your business is crucial. Artificial intelligence is no different. AI-powered solutions are increasingly complex and costly to test and implement, and most organizations lack the ability to fully realize AI's game-changing promises. Join WWT Senior Vice President of Sales Daniel Valle as he dives into the transformative power of AI — particularly large language models — and how they are shaping the future of telecom. Daniel also talks about how telcos can integrate AI into their organizations at scale, the important role security plays in driving success and how leaders can think about use cases that lead to revenue.

Automation has traditionally been viewed as an IT project or series of IT projects. But increasingly, C-level leaders are asking about it. But what should you automate first? Who should lead efforts? And how do you know if automation is working? Join WWT EVP of Global Supply Chain Jeree Hanavec and Principal Consultant Anshul Chaturvedi as they talk about the importance of driving a top down strategy when it comes to enterprise automation. Jeree and Anshul also talk about how you can prioritize the right things to automate and how you can measure success.

As data pervades all aspects of the business, leaders are increasingly turning to digital twin technology to put that data to work in real-time and create a more efficient, proactive and secure organization. But creating digital twins at scale is complex and multifaceted, requiring many tools and technologies to bring to fruition. Join WWT Chief Technology Advisor Jason Craig as he dives into the evolving world of digital twins. Using a recent WWT Research paper on building digital twins at city scale as a jumping off point, Jason details the four general phases of digital twin creation and how it might apply to your business.