WWT & NetApp: Navigating the IT Universe Together
World Wide Technology and NetApp join forces to revolutionize IT solutions, transforming complex challenges into streamlined innovations that empower clients to navigate the future of technology and withstand the dangers of the digital cosmos.
The front line of tech
powerful data centers
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World Wide Technology
The win
WWT’s stellar victory with NetApp
In the vast digital universe of tech services, World Wide Technology (WWT) and NetApp forge a powerful alliance, navigating the complex galaxy of IT solutions. Its mission: to guide clients through the overwhelming expanse of technological choices.
Led by navigators Mike Valora and Dale Darby, WWT’s cosmic crew achieved a remarkable victory for their clients. By cutting through the nebula of performance issues and providing strategic insights that illuminated the path forward, WWT propelled itself and its clients into the future of data management by leveraging NetApp’s cutting-edge solutions—including AI-ready infrastructure and robust security.
“We are at the front end in the data center to the cloud, helping our customers succeed, whether it’s services they need or solutions we can build for them.”
Dale Darby, Technical Solutions Architect
The company
Introducing World Wide Technology
WWT operates as a command center in the vast IT solutions universe. With a crew of over 200 professionals and 30 years of experience, WWT operates across all industry verticals, unbound by geographical constraints.
At the heart of its operations lies the Advanced Technology Center, a futuristic hub that houses five data centers, 500 racks, and about $1B in hardware. This architecture enables clients to visualize the future of their IT infrastructures before embarking on their digital odysseys. The culture at WWT propels the team forward, empowering crew members to tackle the most challenging technological frontiers with unity and purpose.
“NetApp makes it easy. NetApp is a great partner from both a hardware and a software perspective. For example, NetApp will guarantee ransomware protection, which is fantastic for our customers.”
Mike Valora, Technical Solutions Architect
The challenge
Cosmic chaos: navigating client pain points
Many organizations are engulfed in a vast expanse of technological choices, and WWT’s clients were no exception. These companies were like explorers lost in an uncharted galaxy, unable to navigate their IT environments.
Among the most pressing challenges for clients is the integration of AI. They needed help to identify which AI solutions are relevant to their needs and how to demonstrate a return on investment. This uncertainty hinders their ability to gain a competitive edge in a data-driven universe. This is just the beginning; organizations face difficulties maintaining a cohesive data strategy, managing disparate data centers, and ensuring security across their entire IT ecosystem.
WWT recognizes the critical need to provide clarity and direction as these challenges loom. It has partnered with NetApp to guide clients through this overwhelming digital cosmos and transform these obstacles into opportunities for growth.
“The confidence I have in NetApp is that we can take NetApp solutions to our customers and know they can succeed with those solutions.”
Dale Darby, Technical Solutions Architect
The solution
Conquering the final frontier
WWT and NetApp joined forces to address these mounting challenges. First, WWT’s Advanced Technology Center served as the launchpad for this journey. This advanced data center allows WWT to simulate client environments, testing and demonstrating end-to-end solutions across various platforms, including NetApp’s offerings.
NetApp’s contributions to this collaboration were equally impressive. From robust AI-ready infrastructure to a suite of offerings like NetApp®️ ONTAP®️ and Data Infrastructure Insights tool, these cutting-edge solutions enabled clients to manage the gravitational pull of dispersed data, chart a course through AI adoption, boost efficiency, and demonstrate ROI with end-to-end reporting.
WWT’s data command center
Learn more about the NetApp technology powering and protecting WWT’s tech solutions.
“‘Confidence—it's built in’ means to me that we can have a go-to-market plan. Whether that's a marketing or a technical approach, we have a go-to-market message for our customers, and we know that the solutions we propose will solve their issues.”
Mike Valora, Technical Solutions Architect
The results
Galactic synergy
Together, WWT and NetApp have propelled clients to new heights. Combining expertise with cutting-edge solutions, they have empowered organizations from various sectors to drive groundbreaking results.
For example, WWT conducted a comprehensive proof of concept (POC) for a major global financial institution to address critical performance issues and chart a path forward. It has also successfully implemented internal AI projects, filtering over 100 use cases to identify impactful applications and guide clients through their AI-enablement challenges. Finally, now that WWT has implemented ONTAP, it has an impenetrable shield against cyber threats, especially with its extra ransomware protection.
But the journey is far from over. As WWT and NetApp continue to chart the frontiers of technology, their combined expertise promises to unlock new realms, ensuring that their clients remain at the forefront of innovation and exploration.
