The rapid evolution of AI technologies is transforming enterprise operations and reshaping the data center landscape. As businesses look to harness AI's full potential, critical questions around data center performance and capacity arise. Join WWT Senior Practice Manager for High-Performance Architecture Jeff Fonke as he talks with Cisco Fellow and Chief Architect of Global Solutions Engineering Matt Gillies as they discuss how you can unify networking, compute, security and observability to deliver AI-ready data centers.​ Jeff and Matt also talk about AI Pods that can accelerate AI model deployment with ​pre-validated, full stack systems; and other Cisco innovations making an impact on the AI landscape. ​

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.

Generative AI initiatives are taking flight across the world as organizations of all kinds explore new and innovative ways to put the disruptive technology to use. But has anyone stopped to think if their IT infrastructure is ready to meet the intense data demands required of advanced AI solutions? Join Derrick Monahan, WWT's data strategy and high-performance architecture practice manager, as he talks about the vital nature of high-performance architecture — the merger of high-performance computing (HPC) and AI and machine learning (ML) workstreams into one architectural framework with the core IT infrastructure components needed to unlock the seemingly unlimited world of possibilities made possible by AI. Derrick also talks about the role of data and data governance, real world use cases being used in today's business landscape and ways you can put all of it into action.

Join us for the Virtual Lab Workshop! During this exclusive session, the host will introduce the Open Shortest Path Foundations (OSPF) Learning path. This learning path on foundational Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) provides a comprehensive introduction and deep dive into the core aspects of OSPF. It starts by explaining the basics of OSPF, including its purpose, operation, and fundamental concepts such as OSPF Neighbors, advertising routes, authentication, OSPF network types, and many others. This learning path aims to equip network professionals with the foundational knowledge needed to manage and optimize OSPF in real-world environments, emphasizing best practices and common pitfalls.

APIs have become the backbone of modern digital interactions, connecting everything from morning coffee purchases to streaming services. But the rise of API-centric architectures has drastically expanded the attack surface -- over 90 percent of web-based cyberattacks are now targeting API endpoints, exploiting new vulnerabilities often overlooked by security teams – and rendered traditional security measures are no longer sufficient. Join F5 Field CTO Chuck Herrin and WWT's Head of Global Cyber Strategy Traci Byrne as they talk about the urgent need for more dynamic and comprehensive defense strategies to prevent breaches. Chuck and Traci detail how security teams can "shift left" to better address API risks and vulnerabilities and outline practical steps security leaders can take to bolster their defenses.

With the cyber threat landscape growing more complex each and every day, data protection and cyber resiliency have moved to the forefront of our clients' strategic agendas. IT decision makers are now highly focused on protecting their crown jewels – often their data – by securing the perimeter of their networks and looking to integrate AI and ML into their models to move into a more proactive defense posture. It's challenging... but there's good news, too. The innovations taking place in this space provides optimism that as an industry we are rounding the bend on overcoming most of the bad actors who look to exploit and destroy our customers.

In an era of rapid transformation and escalating complexity, enterprise IT leaders are at a pivotal juncture — simplify or risk falling behind. But simplification doesn't necessarily mean fewer tools. It means tightly integrated and intelligent solutions that create a unified experience that drive action. Join Jonathan Davidson, Cisco's Executive Vice President and GM of Cisco Networking, as he talks about Cisco's networking strategy that focuses on creating a great unified experience. Jonathan also talks about the role data and AI play in the future of networking and how the partnership between WWT and Cisco is rooted in our shared goal of driving value for our customers while helping them solve complex IT and business problems.

Shifting and dynamic economic conditions are causing executives to scrutinize budgets, leading to a gap between the need to digitize and the ability to actually do it. In an age where many are being tasked with doing more with less, what role does technology play? Join ZK Research Founder Zeus Kerravala as he talks with Bob Olwig, WWT's EVP of Global Partner Alliances, about lessons learned from Dell Technologies World and how leaders can begin to approach IT modernization in such a way that combats the seemingly never-ending state of change in the technology landscape.