AI Proving Ground Podcast
AI deployment and adoption is complex — this podcast makes it actionable. Join top experts, IT leaders and innovators as we explore AI’s toughest challenges, uncover real-world case studies, and reveal practical insights that drive AI ROI. From strategy to execution, we break down what works (and what doesn’t) in enterprise AI. New episodes every week.
Episodes
23 episodes
AI's Invisible Bottleneck: Why AI Stalls at the Network, not the GPU
For many, AI success isn’t limited by how many GPUs you can buy; it’s limited by how fast those GPUs can talk to each other without tripping over the plumbing. In this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, two of WWT’s top networking minds ...
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Jack in the Box CTO Reveals AI Playbook
Jack in the Box CTO Doug Cook and WWT Chief Digital Advisor Charlie Lawhorn detail how a multi-year modernization sprint paved the way for advancements in AI — and what every business can learn from the fast-food chain's journey. Doug and Charl...
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What Cisco Live 2025 Revealed About the Future of Enterprise AI
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 a...
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3 Easy Steps to Kickstart AI the Right Way
AI leaders these days have little time for proofs of concept. They need ROI. If you're leading AI transformation in a large organization, this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast is your blueprint. AI consultants Kathleen Nowicke and Yoni ...
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The Data Traps That Are Killing AI Initiatives
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 man...
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Inside the AI Coding Revolution: Tools, Tradeoffs and Transformation
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 e...
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Hidden Infrastructure Demands of Enterprise AI
As AI pushes the limits of traditional IT infrastructure, enterprises are racing to modernize their data centers. In this episode, Mike Parham and Bruce Gray walk us through the behind-the-scenes decisions that matter — from power and cooling c...
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Data Poisoning, Prompt Injection and Exploring Vulnerabilities of Gen AI
AI systems are only as trustworthy as the data they're trained on — but what happens when that data is intentionally corrupted? WWT's Justin Hadler and Chance Cornell break down the growing threats of data poisoning and prompt injection, explor...
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Assessing AI Workloads: How to Choose the Right Environment for Enterprise AI
Where should your AI workloads run? It's one of the most overlooked questions in AI strategy. From surprising constraints around power, cooling and floor space, to the growing demand for GPU-as-a-Service models, this episode delivers a field-le...
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Deepfakes for Good? How AI is Powering the Next Era of Personalization
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 deepf...
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A Practical Playbook for AI: Driving AI Adoption in the Enterprise
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 guida...
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Beyond Chatbots: How Digital Humans Are Transforming Enterprise AI Experiences
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 ...
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Staying Ahead of AI Policy and Governance with a Global Framework
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 an...
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Why AI Might Save Healthcare — And How It’s Already Happening
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 foc...
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AI at Scale: How Cisco & NVIDIA Are Powering the Future of Enterprise AI
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...
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Bonus! AI’s Next Leap: Insights from NVIDIA GTC 2025
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 episode of th...
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Overcoming Shadow AI to Drive Enterprise AI Adoption
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...
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Optimizing GPUs in Enterprise Data Centers
The AI hype cycle drove enterprises to stockpile GPUs—but now what? In this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, Chris Braun and Andy Moser explore how organizations are leveraging their GPU investments, the role of fractional GPUs and the...
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AI Use Cases: Balancing Speed and Risk for Real-World Success
Many enterprises recognize AI's potential but hesitate due to risk concerns, legacy infrastructure, and data chaos. In this episode, AI experts Mike Trojecki and Ina Poecher share how businesses can take their first steps with AI by focusing on...
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Avoiding an AI Nightmare: Strategies for Scalable IT Infrastructure
AI strategy without execution is just a dream — but execution without strategy is a nightmare. In this episode of The AI Proving Ground Podcast, we dive into the critical components of AI-ready infrastructure with Jeff Fonke and Matt Halcomb, t...
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The Hidden Mechanics of AI: Understanding LLMs and Their Business Impact
Brian Vaughan and Jason Lu – two leading AI researchers at WWT – break down the latest advancements in large language models (LLMs), the rapid evolution of reasoning AI, and what it all means for businesses today. The discussion touches on Deep...
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Deepfake Deception: Can You Trust What You See and Hear?
Deepfakes are getting smarter — is your security strategy keeping up? On this episode of The AI Proving Ground Podcast, cybersecurity veterans Kent Noyes and Chris Roberts expose the latest deepfake tactics used by cybercriminals, discuss real-...
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The Rise of Agentic AI: Building Autonomous Systems for the Enterprise
AI is evolving beyond simple prompts and responses. The future is agentic — AIs that think, act and collaborate to achieve complex goals without constant human guidance. But with this power comes new challenges in control, ethics and implementa...
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