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In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Matt Brown, Senior Director of Design Delivery at Equinix, and Andrew Higgins, Senior Director of Global Master Planning and Sustainability at Equinix.

They explore how Equinix builds and sustains high-performance teams across global design and construction. Matt and Andrew share career journeys that span engineering, consultancy, leadership, and international project delivery, and they break down how culture, collaboration, talent development, and sustainability shape the way Equinix operates at scale.

Key Topics:

• How diverse backgrounds strengthen global design and construction teams
• Creating alignment across regions, time zones, and cultures
• Mentorship, coaching, and career mobility inside Equinix
• Leadership behaviours that drive autonomy, trust, and well-being
• Why innovation and sustainability motivate high-performing teams
• What makes Equinix’s culture distinct in a competitive industry

Tune in for a candid look at how Equinix nurtures people, builds leadership, and delivers global projects at pace.

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In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Richard Ludwig, Director of Digital Infrastructure at Elantra. Richard breaks down the major financial and M&A activity that shaped 2025, from early market wobbles caused by DeepSeek and Microsoft lease cancellations to record-breaking deals, including the $40 billion Cyline acquisition. They also explore what's driving continued investment in 2026 and beyond.

Key Topics:

• Why 2025 saw the largest data centre M&A deal ever at $40BN.
• Enterprise colo making a comeback as hyperscale valuations price out mid-market funds.
• Neo clouds emerging as a new category of customer alongside hyperscalers.
• Power constraints, AI growth zones, and the UK's pricing challenges.
• Full stack acquisitions and Middle East expansion trends for 2026.
• Why flashy megawatt announcements aren't always what they seem.

Tune in for a sharp, insider look at where the money's flowing, and where it's heading next.

Download the report here - Alantra 2025 Data Centre M&A Review - DataX Connect

Learn more about Alantra - Alantra | Possibility is in the ascent

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It's our final edition on the Inside Data Centre Podcast at Datacloud Global Congress, Cannes 2025!

Our hosts, Andy Davis and Rory Flashman, are joined by Annabel Helm, Managing Director of Datacloud (techoraco), and Lex Coors, Chief Data Centre Technology and Engineering Officer at Digital Realty and President at EUDCA, to celebrate the final day at the three-day event! From the foundation of organisation, researching speakers and adapting to quick changes, this episode highlights the success of the event, with 45% more people joining the conversation than last year, and 12,000 data centre representatives attending. They discuss why the industry return to the event every year –  growth and getting ahead of the curve, especially with regards to talent, helps to inspire the next generation, and a different sense of perception of the industry (colouring is the new hobby!)

Some key advice from Lex Coors on being in the sector: 

“Make sure you develop yourself and people around you and with you, and also this will be the core of the industry where people will have the knowledge, the title and are seen by that title”.

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In this episode I am joined by Kimberly Marreros, Business Program Manager at Microsoft. Kimberly discusses her career and shares her experiences with internships in the data center sector.

We discuss how Kimberly started her career and how this resulted in her taking an internship with Microsoft. Kimberly shares the value of the internship and how it has benefited her career development.

We then discuss what internships are available in the data center sector and why it is not essential that you are from a tech background. We also cover the value of mentors, interview tips, and how the sector can attract more young talent.

This is a great discussion about how the sector can attract more young people to the world of data centers.

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In this weeks episode I am joined by Alan Roche, Data Center Commissioning Market Lead at HDR. Alan outlines how he made the transition from nuclear submarines to data centres and why the sector is such a great place for any veterans looking to start a new career.

Firstly we discuss Alan's career and how he made the transition from nuclear submarines to data centres. Alan outlines how he found the transition to the sector and why data centres provides a great career for any veterans looking for a new career.

Alan then shares an insight to commissioning. Alan outlines what it is and why it is such an importance process of a data centre development.

Finally we discuss talent and how we can attract more people to the sector. Alan conducts a lot of work in the veteran community and he is very passionate about helping more veterans make the transition to the world of data centers. 

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In this episode I am joined by Jim Hart, CEO at Business Critical Solutions. Jim shares the latest news from BCS and also answers some of the questions being asked in the data centre sector today.

First up we discuss the possibility of a downturn in the data centre sector. Everybody is asking the question but what is the reality of the current market conditions?

BCS have recently joined RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG Stiftung.  Jim explains why the decision was made to seek investment and what this means for BCS as an organisation. Jim gives an honest view of what it is like to lead a rapidly expanding and successful organisation.

Finally we discuss the need to introduce some new ideas and diverse thought into the data centre sector.

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In this episode I am joined by Eric Jacobs, Chief Revenue Officer at Aligned Data Centers. Aligned are growing at a rapid pace and Eric shares a great insight to how they are able to stay ahead of the growing demand.

Eric shares how he first started a career in data centers and some great advice on how you can develop a successful career in the sector. 

Eric then covers some of the recent news from Aligned. Including the increased sustainability loan and what that means for the organisation, the expansion projects currently taking place across the Aligned platform, the Nomad Futurist foundation, and we also take a look at what is next for Aligned.

You will also learn some great tips on creating a high performing company culture, something that is at the core of Aligned - it is in their DNA.

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In this weeks episode we turn the tables on Andy Davis. Rob Elder is the special guest host and he asks Andy about his experiences hosting the podcast over the previous two years.

Like many others Andy fell into the data centre sector during his recruitment career and he hasn't looked back since. Andy outlines how the sector has changed and why he has become an advocate for all things data centres.

Andy then outlines the story behind the podcast: why he made the decision to start the podcast, what he hoped to achieve, what he has learnt along the way, and how he sees the podcast developing over the next few years.

Finally Andy shares some predictions for the data centre sector and what he is hearing from all his discussions with those working in the sector.

Thanks to Rob Eder of Bulk Data Centers for being the special guest host.

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In this episode I am joined by Matt Roche, CEO at Rebelleon and Chairman at Rise Futures. We discuss Matt’s career in the sector and also the importance of looking after your mental health.

Matt didn’t follow the conventional route into data centres. He outlines the importance of mentors and how they helped shape his career.

We then discuss Rebelleon and Rise Futures. Matt shares how Rebelleon is driving climate action and impacting local communities. Matt also outlines how Rise Futures is helping to shape young peoples future careers.

Finally we discuss mental health and Matt’s own journey. Matt offers a very honest review of his experiences and shares some great advice on how we can all look after our own mental health.

Rebelleon - https://www.rebelleon.co.uk/

Rise Futures - https://www.risefutures.org/

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In this episode I am joined by Rob Pfleging, CEO of Nautilus Data Technologies. We discuss how Rob is settling into his new position within Nautilus, and Rob also shares some breaking news regarding a new customer.

We discuss how Rob started his career and how he has progressed to his position as CEO. Rob shares how he is finding his new role and what excites him most about the future for Nautilus.

We then discuss the reasons why Backblaze signed a 1MW capacity agreement with Nautilus located at Stockton Data Center. Rob outlines the importance of sustainability to Nautilus and how this attracted Backblaze to the organisation.

Finally we discuss what the future looks like for Nautilus and how they are looking to change the way data centers operate. 

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In this episode I am joined by Joao Marques Lima from data centre media platform 'The Tech Capital'. We discuss how Joao manages to keep up with the activity in the data centre sector and some of the current trends in todays investment marketplace. 

Like many Joao fell into the data centre sector while pursuing a career in journalism. Fast forward to today and he has established one of the leading data centre media platforms focussed on data centre investment. 

Joao shares an insight to the latest investment trends in the sector, including M&A activity, geographical activity, investor risk, and how the current economic global factors are influencing the sector.

This is great listen if you want a snapshot of the current investment activity in the data centre sector.

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In this episode I am joined by Marc Garner,  VP ITD UK&I at Schneider Electric. We discuss Marc's career within the data centre sector, Schneider Electric, Sustainability and attracting new talent to the sector.

Marc started his career following the graduate route and he shares how this route has benefited his long term career and how he transitioned to a role within the data centre sector.

We then discuss Schneider Electric and their involvement within the data centre sector. We discuss how they look to lead from the front to ensure they are at the forefront of the sector. Marc outlines the importance of sustainability to the organisation and how it means much more than just net-zero.

Finally we discuss the talent challenge and some of the initiatives Schneider have established to help attract new talent to the sector.

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In this episode I am joined by Philip Low, Chairman Platform Market Group. We discuss Philip's career organising data centre events and the new Platform Antibes event taking place on the 14th-16th September.

Philip shares how he started his career and how he ended up working in the data centre sector. He outlines how he first started in data centre events and how his career progressed to establishing one of the most well known events in the sector. 

We then discuss the new event in Antibes. We discuss why Philip felt there was a need for an event focussed towards data centre investors and some of the key topics being discussed in this years event. 

You can find out more about Platform Antibes here - https://www.platformcongress.com/ 

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It’s the penultimate episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast from Datacloud Global Congress 2025,Cannes!

Hosts Andy Davis and Rory Flashman are joined by Lizzy McDowell, Marketing Director at Kao Data, and Libby Milne, Project Manager at Buro Four, to discuss their latest partnership in launching the ‘Critical Careers’ campaign, highlighting stories, experiences and contributions from women across the digital infrastructure sector.

It’s all about the community and diversity of women. This episode is all about sharing knowledge, creating equal opportunities, and creating more role models for the women in the industry to express their passion and support for enhancing the data centre market, and to be proud of being amongst others who can inspire and help you thrive.

One key takeaway from the episode: mentoring, career pathways, and collaboration are all needed to encourage more women to join the community!

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In this episode I am joined by James Rix and John Booth. We discuss the ever growing focus on sustainability and what it actually means to the data centre sector.

First we cover what sustainability is and why it is important, not only to the data centre sector but to future generations. James and John both outline their views on what sustainability means and how it is measured (or not) within the data centre sector.

We then talk about regulation in the data centre sector and whether sustainability requires a unified standard measurement. Are we able to say we are sustainable if we have no unified measurement?

Finally we look to the future and how the sector will evolve as the focus on sustainability increases. What is net-zero and is it actually achievable?

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On this episode I am joined by Laura Allwood, Trainee Project Manager at Arcadis. Laura is at the start of her career in the sector and we discuss her journey to date and what more we can to attract more young people to the world of data centres.

Laura shares how she started her career in the construction / data centre sector and why she followed the apprenticeship route. We discuss why apprenticeships are such a great way to start your career, the importance of mentors, and  whether the data centre sector is as difficult to understand as it likes to believe.

We then discuss attracting a more diverse talent pool to the sector. Laura outlines why she believes the sector has more work to do and what we can all do to help attract a more diverse workforce. We also touch on what it is like to be a young female in a male dominated sector.

We need to use role models such as Laura to show young people the opportunities available in the sector.

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In this episode I am joined by Afonso Salema, CEO of Start Campus. Afonso is leading the organisation building one of the largest data centre campuses in Europe, Sines 4.0.

Afonso outlines how he has progressed his career and why he decided to enter the world of data centres. Afonso also shares his views on how the sector will develop over the coming years.

We then discuss Start Campus and Sines 4.0. Afonso shares why he compares the Sines story to that of Ashburn Virginia, and why the location is such an important geography in global connectivity. Afonso provides an insight to the scale of Sines 4.0 and the impact the project has had on the local community.

Finally we look to the future for Start Campus and also the data centre sector.

Learn more about Start Campus here - https://www.startcampus.pt/ 

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In this episode I am joined by James Murphy, Managing Director (APAC) at DC Byte. We discuss the DC Byte platform and take a look at the current activity across the APAC region.

James outlines how he started his career and how he ended up in the data centre sector. James shares his views on why you don't need to be from a technical background to be successful in the data centre sector. 

We then discuss the DC Byte analytics platform and why it is an essential tool for anyone operating in the data centre sector.

Finally we discuss the APAC region: Where is hot right now? How has the moratorium impacted Singapore? What regions should we keep an eye on over the next few years? James provides a great insight to the region.

Check out DC Byte here - https://dcbyte.com/

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In this episode I am joined by Braham Singh, CEO BDX Data Centers. Braham has had a highly successful career and is now leading BDX Data Centers, a leading Pan Asian hybrid, hyperscale and edge solutions provider.

Braham shares how he started his career and how he has progressed to his current position. He also shares the main learnings across his career and some advice on how you can be successful in the world of data centres.

We then discuss BDX and their current growth across the APAC region. Braham discusses why BDX do what they do and how they are expanding across new territories in Asia. He also discusses the importance of people to the business and how they help to enhance employee well being.

Braham is an engaging leader with a highly successful track record in the data centre sector. 

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In this episode I am joined by Adelle Desouza, Founder of HireHigher and Digital Marketing Manager at Macquarie Cloud Services.  Adelle is very passionate about the importance of diverse talent, specifically within the data centre sector.

Adelle shares how she started her career by following in her fathers footsteps in to the data centre sector. Having entered the sector after graduation Adelle explains the challenges of starting a career in what is perceived as a highly technical sector.

We then discuss HireHigher and why Adelle is so passionate about sharing the sector with young people and improving diversity in the sector. Adelle explains why diverse talent is so important and what we can all do to help attract more talent to the sector.

Adelle is on a mission to create change and hopefully this episode will result in more people joining the revolution! 

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In this episode I am joined by Jon Pettitt, Chief Commercial Officer at Excool. We discuss Jon's career and how Excool keep the coolest sector in the world cool.. 

Jon shares how he started his career and how he ended up working in the data centre sector. He discusses how the sector has changed and how customers demands are constantly evolving.

We then discuss Excool and the services they offer to the data centre sector. Jon discusses the importance of cooling and how technology has changed the way we cool a data centre. He also outlines the importance of water in the cooling process and how we can minimise water usage within a data centre.

Jon is very passionate about the data centre sector and offers a great insight to cooling and water usage. 

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In this weeks episode I am joined by Mark Thiele, co-founder of Edgevana. Mark has had a highly successful career in data centers and technology. He shares his views on how blockchain and web3 will impact the data centre sector as well as providing an insight to Edgevana.

Mark shares his career story and outlines how he was able to develop such a successful career. He provides an insight to how the sector has changed during his career and also his main learnings along the journey.

We then discuss Edgevana and how they are impacting the data centre space. Mark outlines why decentralization is important, the impact web3 and blockchain will have on the sector, and how Edgevana are able to support rapid growth organisations. 

Finally we take a look at Edge and the Metaverse. Why are they important to the data centre space and what impact will they have?

This episode is a great insight to the impact that new technology will have on the data centre sector.

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In this episode I am joined by Tony Grayson, General Manager at Compass Quantum. We discuss Tony's career in the data centre sector and try to answer the all important question - what is Edge?

Tony started his career as a submariner before making the transition to the data centre sector. Tony shares how his experience gained leading a submarine helped him to make the transition to the data centre sector.

We then discuss 'Edge' - What does it actually mean? Why do we need Edge data centres? What challenges will they solve?. Tony offers his insight to 'Edge' and shares how Compass Quantum are helping to shape the future of Edge data centres.

Finally Tony offers some excellent advice on how you can develop a successful career in the data centre sector.

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In this episode I am joined by James Rix, Project Director & Global CoP Lead for Data Center at Arcadis. James shares a great insight to his career in the sector and also offers his views on a number of key topics.

James started his career via an apprenticeship and found his way into the data centre sector in 2007. After a stint working in the APAC region James made his way back to the UK where he continued his career in the world of data centres.

James shares an insight to Arcadis and their work in the data centre sector. He also offers his views on data centre location, sustainability, talent, and the future of the sector.

This episode will make you think about what you are doing to help solve the challenges faces in the sector. Are we doing enough as individuals to solve the challenges?

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In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Jim Hart, CEO of BCS Consultancy.

Jim returns to the show to share the latest insights from BCS’s 2025 Summer Report a data-rich snapshot of where the data centre industry is heading. Together, they explore the accelerating demand for AI-ready infrastructure, the widening skills gap, and the urgent need for smarter communication across the sector.

Key Topics:

• Why data centre demand continues to outpace supply and what that means for growth.
• The reality behind AI readiness and repurposing legacy facilities.
• How the industry can improve external communication and public perception.
• The skills shortage: why we need to think differently about talent.
• Where we go next: industry collaboration, nuclear power, and smarter infrastructure.

This is a wide-ranging and honest conversation about what’s really happening in the data centre sector right now and what needs to happen next.

Read the full 2025 Summer Report here: 2025 Summer Report | BCS Consultancy

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In this episode I am joined by Lee Smith, a data center consultant based in Northern Virginia, US. We discuss Lee's extensive career in the data center sector and a number of key topics in the sector today.

Lee started his career in data centres in South Africa before making the move to the US. Lee shares how he developed his career and how the sector has evolved.

The people are what make the data centre sector such a great place to work and Lee outlines how people have been so important in his career. 

Lee also shares what it is like to live and work in 'Data Center Alley', how the African continent has evolved, and what we need to do to try and manage the ongoing talent challenge.

Lee is very passionate about the data centre sector and he shares some excellent insights on working in the sector and how you can further develop your career.

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In this episode I am joined by Andy Connor, Channel Director for EMEA at Subzero Engineering. Andy shares an insight to his career and a number of other discussion points within the data centre sector.

Firstly Andy shares how he started his career and how he progressed to working in the data centre sector. Andy then shares his views on how the sector has changed across his career and the key learnings from his experience.

Andy then discusses Subzero Engineering and how they are using a data driven approach to improving data centre efficiency. He also shares his experiences of taking a company from the US to EMEA and what advice he would share for others taking the same journey.

We also cover a number of other topics, including Africa and the Middle East, sustainability, supply chain challenges, legacy data centres, and how the future of the sector may look.

Andy offers a great insight to the sector and shares some excellent advice on how you can develop a career in the world of data centres.

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In this episode I am joined by Rhonda Ascierto, VP Research at Uptime Institute. We take a detailed look at the recently launched https://datacenterpathfinder.com/ and discuss why it is so important to the data centre sector.

Firstly we discuss how Rhonda started her career and how she made the transition to the data centre sector. We also touch on diversity and how important it is that we continue to focus on attracting a diverse workforce.

Then we discuss the Data Center Career Pathfinder. Rhonda outlines exactly what the career pathfinder is, how the idea came about, why the partners were so keen to be involved, the importance of collaboration, and what needs to happen going forward to ensure everyone is aware of the career pathfinder.

Rhonda shares some great advice on how we can improve our talent attraction strategies to ensure we attract a diverse workforce to the world of data centres.

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In this episode I am joined by Paul Finch, Chief Operating Officer at Kao Data. Paul discusses his extensive career in the data centre sector and updates us on the latest news around the Kao Data platform.

Firstly we cover Pauls career in the sector. Paul shares how he followed his fathers footsteps in to the world of construction and how he has progressed his career to his current role as COO of Kao Data. 

We then discuss Kao Data and the latest news around the UK based data centre platform, including the new facilities in Harlow and Slough (UK). Paul provides an update on the new developments, discusses how Kao Data set themselves apart from the competition, highlights the importance of trust, and also offers an insight to the future of the platform.

We also cover some of the key topics in the sector today,  including energy efficiency and sustainability. 

Finally Paul offers some advice on how you could secure a role within the data centre sector.

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In this episode I am joined by Richard Dent, Sector Lead at Data centre recruitment specialists DataX Connect. Richard shares an insight to recruiting in the APAC region and also offers his advice on how you can secure an opportunity in this ever expanding market.

Richard shares how he started recruiting in the data centre sector and how his experience working in Hong Kong has benefited his understanding of the region.

We then discuss the APAC region: Which regions are busy? Why are these regions busy? Where can we expect to see development in 2022? What skills are in demand? 

Finally we share some advice on how you can secure a new position in the data centre sector.

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In this episode I am joined by Arun Shenoy, CMO & SVP Global Sales at Serverfarm. Arun has developed an excellent career in the data centre sector and he shares a great insight to how he was inspired to develop his career, and also offers his views on some key topics in the sector today.

Arun shares what first inspired him in his school years and how he first entered the data centre sector.  He then shares an insight to how the sector has changed throughout his career.

We then discuss Serverfarm and how the organisation is positioned within the data centre sector. Arun shares why they recently made the decision to enter the Israel region, why sustainability is so important to Serverfarm, and the plans for the future.

Finally we discuss some key topics in the sector, including sustainability, talent and what the future looks like for the sector.

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In this episode I am joined by Tony Day, an independent data centre consultant with an extensive career in the data centre sector. Tony discusses how the sector has transformed across his career.

Tony outlines how he first started his career in the sector and how his career developed. Tony shares an insight to his learnings across his career and how changes in the sector impacted his career development.

We then discuss some of the current projects Tony is working on which includes some cutting edge technological developments.

Finally Tony shares his advice on how you can develop a successful career in the data centre sector.

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In this episode I am joined by Adam Bradshaw, Commercial Director at ServerChoice based in the UK. Adam has extensive experience in the data centre sector and he shares a great insight to how the sector has changed and how it will continue to evolve in the future.

Adam started his career as a technician before focussing on the sales and commercial aspects of the sector. He explains how he got the opportunity to work in the sector and his experiences of working for some of the first organisations to really make a mark in the data centre sector.

We then discuss ServerChoice and how they are positioned in the UK market. Adam explains the benefits of being a specialist organisation and how changes in customer requirements have shaped the organisation. 

Finally we touch on how the sector has been impacted by situations such as Brexit and the war in Ukraine, as well as the global push to improve sustainability.

Adam is very passionate about the sector and you will take a lot of value from this discussion.

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In this episode I am joined by Stephen Scott, CEO at Datalec Precision Installations. Steve shares a great insight to the data centre sector and also Datalec as an organisation.

Steve shares how his early career in the Navy helped shaped his career in the data centre sector and within leadership positions. He outlines why apprenticeships are so important and how others can develop successful careers in the data centre sector.

Steve then shares an insight to Datalec and how they are on the pursuit for perfection. We discuss a number of the innovative products they provide, the challenges around sustainability, and how they have achieved such rapid growth across multiple regions.

Finally Steve shares his predictions for 2022 and some excellent advice on how you can achieve a highly successful career.

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In this episode we are joined by Ricardo Pariente & Matias Menichetti from Hyphen. Ricardo & Matias are experienced architects within the Spanish & Latin American data centre markets. 

Ricardo & Matias outline how they started their career in the architecture sector and why data centres is such a great industry for an architect. They also share an insight to why more architects should look to join the data centre sector.

We then discuss Hyphen and the work they conducting in the data centre sector. Ricardo & Matias outline the role of an architect in the data centre construction process, why you should engage with an architect, the challenges in data centre design, and the evolution of the design.

Finally we discuss Spanish and Latin American region. Matias shares an insight to Latin America and how the region is rapidly evolving as a data centre region, and Ricardo shares his insight to Spain/Iberia and outlines the rapid growth within the region. 

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In this latest episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, our hosts Andy Davis and Rory Flashman are joined by Gary Watson, Country Manager & Company Director (Ireland) at Keppel Data Centres, and Susan Anderson, Managing Director of The Brand Marquee, to discuss the growth of the data centre market in various regions, including Ireland, and how we can communicate with the industry to bring more excitement and education to the landscape.

Gary and Susan speak more on how bringing in new talents helps to change the narrative of the large public perception, unknowing of what critical infrastructure means. Demonstrating this narrative through creative thinking and telling the right stories at the right time. But one of the big focuses of this episode is how extraordinary initiatives our industry is putting together, like a charity bike ride to raise awareness of autism, are supporting those in the community!

“It’s quite exciting to be part of something [the market] that seems to always be emerging” - Susan Anderson

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In this episode I am joined by Sunita Bottse, CEO of SUPERNAP Thailand. Sunita shares an insight to her career, SUPERNAP Thailand, the importance of Thailand as a region, and also the challenges of diversity in the sector.

Sunita outlines how she first started her career and how she made the transition to the data centre sector. Sunita also shares some excellent advice on how you can develop a successful career.

We then discuss SUPERNAP Thailand. Sunita explains the importance of the facility, how they ensure they are at the forefront of technology, and the importance of corporate social responsibility to the organisation.

Finally we discuss diversity and what we can all do to ensure the sector is attractive to all.

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In a special 'focussing on' episode we speak with Jeffrey Tay, EVP Strategic Partnerships at SpaceDC. Jeffrey shares the latest SpaceDC news updates from across the APAC region.

Learn more about SpaceDC here - https://spacedc.com/

First up we discuss SpaceDC new development in Manila, Philippines. The 72MW project will be the largest hyperscale data centre in the region. Jeffrey gives an overview of the project and shares an insight to how the project is adapted to achieve ESG targets.

Jeffrey then shares some breaking news from China where SpaceDC have announced a partnership that will allow them to enter this dynamic market.

And finally we discuss the APAC region. What is happening? and where will be a hot market in the next 12 months?

SpaceDC are a rapidly expanding organisation, make sure you keep an eye on their website for more news coming soon!

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In this episode I am joined by James Carmillet, Imogen Paton, and Dan Sheehan from Business Critical Solutions. We discuss the importance of apprenticeship schemes in the data centre sector.

James outlines why BCS made the decision to invest in an apprenticeship scheme and how it has benefited them as an organisation. James outlines the process from how they find the candidates for the scheme to how they select who joins the scheme. 

We then speak with Imogen and Dan who are both currently working for BCS on the apprenticeship scheme. They outline how they found the position and how they found the process, how they have benefited from learning on the job, and their advice to others looking to follow the same path.

Finally we touch on how the sector can attract more young people to the world of data centres and how we can all improve the overall exposure of the sector.

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In this episode I am joined by Jon Eaves, Founder & CEO of Edge Centres based in Australia. Jon gives a great insight to the Edge Data Centre sector.

Jon explains how he started his career and how he has progressed to establishing his own Edge Data Centre platform across Australia. 

Edge Centres are a rapidly expanding edge data centre platform that has seen significant growth within their first 12 months. Jon explains how they have been able to expand so quickly and why they have targeted specific locations in Australia, and soon to be Asia.

Finally we discuss the Edge data centre sector and how Edge will evolve in the coming years. Jon shares his views on what Edge actually means and why it will form a critical part of digital infrastructure for many years to come. 

Jon is very passionate about the data centre sector and he offers some great advice on how you can develop a successful career. 

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On this episode I am joined by Amy Young, Sales Director at Custodian Data Centres. Amy gives a great insight to how she has developed a successful career in the data centre sector and also Custodian Data Centres as an organisation. 

Amy started her career in recruitment before developing a successful career in sales. We discuss how the skills learnt in recruitment were transferable to sales and how Amy found her way in to the world of data centres. 

We then discuss Custodian Data Centres who are going through a period of significant growth. Amy outlines the company strategy with a focus on how important customer relationships are to long term sustainable growth. We also discuss the new DA2 10MW data centre that is currently under construction, and why they made the decision to create a video blog of the project. 

Finally we talk about diversity and the importance of creating role models to attract a more diverse workforce to the data centre sector.

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In this episode I am joined by Dan Pointon, Group CTO at ST Telemedia Global Data Centres. Dan is a leader within one of the fastest growing data centre providers in the world and he shares a great insight to his career and how STT GDC operate at such a rapid pace. 

Dan outlines how and why he started his career in electrical engineering and how his career has progressed to CTO level within an operator. Dan also offers some advice on how to make the move from a consultancy into a client side operator.

We then discuss STT GDC and the strategy of the business. Dan explains how they maintain a unified approach across many regions, why ESG is so important to STT GDC as a business, and the regions in which they are currently expanding. 

Finally we cover the APAC region and Dan gives us some predictions for 2022.

A great insight to a rapidly expanding data centre operator. 

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In this episode I am joined by James Veness, Chief Customer Officer at Hickory Data Centres. James shares an insight to his career, Hickory Data Centres, and the general picture of data centre development within Australia.

James outlines how he has developed his career and how he made the transition from the UK to Australia and finally in to the data centre sector. James also shares is advice on the importance of developing relationships and his learnings across his career.

Hickory Data Centres are experiencing rapid growth across Australia. James explains why Hickory made the move to the data centre sector, the current status of their projects within the country, and their exciting plans for the future.

Finally we discuss the Australian market. James shares his insights on where the activity is taking place, the focus on sustainability, and how they manage operating in a country of extreme climates. 

James is an engaging individual with a great insight to the data centre market within Australia. 

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In this episode I am joined by John Booth, a specialist data centre consultant at Carbon3IT Ltd. John has an excellent reputation within the sector and market leading knowledge on sustainability and how it impacts the data centre sector.

John explains how he started his career in networking and how this resulted in a career in the data centre sector. John also shares his views on how the sector has changed during his career.

We then discuss sustainability. John gives his views on exactly what sustainability is, why it is important, and how it is going to impact the long term growth of the data centre sector. John also shares his views on renewable energy and how government regulation could impact the long term growth. 

John shares some excellent views that will make you think about how the data centre sector will evolve in the coming years.

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In this episode I am joined by Andrew Stevens, President & CEO of CNet training. Andrew is very passionate about the data centre sector and he leads a market leading company within training and education. 

First we discuss how Andrew started his career and why he created CNet training.  Andrew outlines how training has evolved across his career and why organisations are now putting a much greater emphasis on investing in employee development.

We then cover the Digital Futures Programme and how Andrew was instrumental in establishing this industry first education programme. Andrew shares how he took the idea from a concept to a reality. 

Finally we look to the future, what is next for CNet training and what legacy Andrew wants to create within the data centre sector. 

Andrew has a great passion for the sector and he shares some excellent advice on how we can continue to develop over the coming years. 

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In this episode I am joined by Patrick Quirk, CTO Nautilus Data Technologies. Nautilus are on a quest to change the data centre environment and Patrick is leading the technological developments.

Patrick outlines how he started his career in technology and why he made the decision to join Nautilus. He also offers some advice on how others can develop a successful career and progress to a leadership position.

We then discuss Nautilus and the latest news from within the organisation. This includes the recent and future data centre developments, and the announcement of the only OCP ready colo facility in North America.

Finally we dive into the importance of sustainability and how the data centre sector is evolving to meet customer demand.

Patrick offers a great insight to Nautilus and some excellent views on sustainability and career development.

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What does it take to start a business in the digital infrastructure sector? Joining hosts Andy Davis and Rory Flashman for a new episode of the Inside Data Centre podcast are two pioneering founders; David Mitchell, CEO and Founder of XYZ Reality, and Alexander Goodall, CEO and Founder of Xela Energy.

From navigating the challenges in rapid scaling to meet the needs of the industry, Alexander and David share their experience in building trust with customers to buy into the solutions and taking the risk to gain a greater reward. The episode looks into how startups are keeping up with the market, but also staying ahead of the competition in its execution.

‘Its all about execution across the board, everyone here is thinking how do we deliver all this pipeline’ – David Mitchell

Whether you're in the midst of startup life, or want to know more about how innovation is reshaping the industry, this episode brings insight, and a few bold truths about turning big ideas into real impact.

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In this weeks episode I am joined by Mike Halliday from ALET,  Mike Hook from LMG, and Candace Rose from UTC Heathrow. We discuss the recently established Digital Futures Programme, a data centre training programme specifically focussed on 14-19 year olds.

Firstly we discuss why the Digital Futures Programme was established and how the idea came about. The programme enables young people to gain an insight and education into the data centre sector.

We then cover what the programme entails and discuss a recent challenge day that enabled to students to get a great insight to the data centre sector. 

Finally we discuss the impact the programme will have on young people and why collaboration is so important when you are looking to solve a skills shortage.

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On this weeks episode I am joined by Vlad-Gabriel Anghel, Head of Product at DCPro Training. Vlad gives a great insight to the importance of training within the data centre sector.

Firstly we discuss Vlad's career and how an interest in gaming and computers resulted in him studying computer science at university. Rather than following the normal route into software Vlad followed his passions and ended up in the world of data centres at DC Pro.

We then discuss training in the data centre sector. What training is available, how it is continuously evolving, why companies are now putting a much greater emphasis on training, and what the future looks like from a training perspective. 

Finally we discuss the general perception of the data centre sector and what we can all do to increase the flow of talent joining the industry.

Vlad is very passionate about data centres and he has some excellent ideas on how we can manage the current challenges faced by the sector.

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In this episode I am joined by Chad Harris, CEO of Whinstone Data Centers. Chad leads the team building North Americas single largest Bitcoin mining and hosting data center, based in Rockdale Texas.

Chad is a serial entrepreneur and we discuss how his extensive career in business resulted in the creation of Whinstone Data Centers. Chad also shares some insight on why entrepreneurs have that innate drive to be successful.

We then cover Whinstone Data Centres, how they were created, what they do, why the facility is different from a standard data centre, and how the company has evolved since they were acquired by Riot Blockchain. You can hear the passion in Chad's voice when he talks about the company, there is no doubt big things are on the horizon for Riot Whinstone! 

Finally we talk about the impact the facility has had on the wider community. Chad shares some stories of some of the amazing work they have done to improve the life of everyone within Rockdale.

You will enjoy this one, it is a great episode!

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