Before You Scale AI, Fix Your Data

Before You Scale AI, Fix Your Data

Author: World Wide Technology: Artificial Intelligence Experts April 3, 2026 Duration: 33:11
AI is working. Your data probably isn’t. As enterprise AI moves into production, a new constraint shows up fast. Not models. Not compute. Data. In this episode, recorded live at NVIDIA GTC, NetApp’s Tore Sundelin and WWT’s Derek Elbert get into what’s actually slowing teams down. The shift from clean, structured data to messy, high-value, unstructured data that’s harder to find, govern and use in real time. This is where things start to break. Data spread across systems. Inconsistent policies...

The AI Proving Ground Podcast: Exploring Artificial Intelligence & Enterprise AI with World Wide Technology is a weekly conversation focused on moving artificial intelligence from theoretical potential to tangible business results. Hosted by the artificial intelligence experts at World Wide Technology, this podcast directly addresses the intricate reality of implementing AI within complex organizations. Each episode features candid discussions with top experts, IT leaders, and innovators who are actively navigating this landscape. The dialogue centers on practical insights, dissecting real-world case studies that reveal what genuinely drives AI return on investment. You'll hear detailed explorations of the toughest challenges teams face, from initial strategic alignment and data foundation work to the final stages of deployment and scaling. The goal is to demystify the process, breaking down both successful approaches and common pitfalls encountered in enterprise AI. This isn't about futuristic speculation; it's a grounded examination of the tools, processes, and decisions that separate promising pilots from production-ready systems. Tune in for a clear-eyed, actionable perspective on how leading companies are building, integrating, and leveraging AI to solve concrete business problems.
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AI Proving Ground Podcast: Exploring Artificial Intelligence & Enterprise AI with World Wide Technology
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