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World Wide Technology Launches Google Center of Excellence for AI & Rapid Innovation

This strategic alliance represents a significant step forward in empowering the public sector to leverage the power of AI and cloud technologies for enhanced mission outcomes and improved citizen services.

Reston, VA - April 15, 2025 - World Wide Technology (WWT) today announced a multi-year strategic alliance agreement with Google Public Sector aimed at accelerating the adoption of innovative technologies within the public sector.

A cornerstone of this alliance will be the establishment of a Google Center of Excellence (CoE) at WWT. The CoE will serve as a hub for innovation, focusing on the rapid prototyping and piloting of AI-powered solutions in collaboration with Google Public Sector's Rapid Innovation Team (RIT). 

To further support the initiative, WWT will invest in additional technical, cleared resources with deep expertise in Google Cloud and AI. These resources will help ensure that the solutions developed are not only cutting-edge but also secure and compliant with the stringent requirements of the public sector.

The collaboration will place a strong emphasis on Google Distributed Cloud, providing a dedicated environment for showcasing and testing its capabilities. This will allow public sector agencies to experience firsthand the benefits of this innovative cloud solution.

This strategic alliance represents a significant step forward in empowering the public sector to leverage the power of AI and cloud technologies for enhanced mission outcomes and improved citizen services.

Key Focus Areas of the WWT Google CoE:

  • Rapid Prototyping and Piloting: The CoE will leverage Google Public Sector's RIT to rapidly prototype and pilot AI-powered solutions, enabling agencies to quickly test and validate new ideas and accelerate time-to-value.
  • Co-Development of Mission-Critical Use Cases: WWT and Google Public Sector will work closely with federal agencies to identify and co-develop innovative use cases that address specific mission needs, ensuring that AI solutions are tailored to the unique requirements of the public sector.
  • Innovative Google Cloud Technologies: The CoE will provide access to the latest Google Cloud technologies, including advanced AI and machine learning tools, Google Distributed Cloud, Gemini, and other cloud-native solutions.
  • Technical Cleared Resources: WWT will provide a team of technical cleared resources with deep expertise in Google Cloud and AI, helping to ensure solutions are developed and implemented in a secure and compliant manner.
  • Showcase and Testing Environment: The CoE will feature a dedicated environment for showcasing and testing Google Distributed Cloud capabilities, allowing agencies to experience the benefits of this innovative cloud solution firsthand.

Benefits for Federal Agencies:

  • Accelerated AI Adoption: The CoE will help agencies overcome common barriers to AI adoption, such as lack of expertise, technical resources, and infrastructure.
  • Enhanced Mission Outcomes: By leveraging AI and cloud technologies, agencies can improve mission outcomes, enhance citizen services, and drive greater efficiency.
  • Reduced Risk and Cost: The CoE's rapid prototyping and piloting capabilities will help agencies de-risk AI projects and reduce overall costs.
  • Access to Expertise: Agencies will have access to a team of experts with deep knowledge of Google Cloud, AI, and the unique needs of the public sector.

"We are thrilled to partner with Google Public Sector to launch this new Center of Excellence," said Joe Koenig, WWT President. "This collaboration will enable us to bring the full power of AI and cloud technologies to our federal customers, helping them achieve their mission goals and better serve the public, faster."

"We are excited to work with WWT to accelerate AI innovation in the public sector," said Brent Mitchell, VP Go to Market, Google Public Sector "This CoE will provide federal agencies with the tools, resources, and expertise they need to harness the power of AI and drive transformation."

Please read more about WWT's Google Cloud-related collaborations, initiatives and offerings.

About World Wide Technology
Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology (WWT) is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities. 

With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

 

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