In this episode I am joined by John Shingler, Executive Vice Present at T5. John shares an insight to what it is like to work for an organisation that covers the full lifecycle of a data center. Like many others, John started his career in the Forces before making his way into the Data Center sector. John outlines the benefits of this career path, and shares his learnings from making the transition into the sector. We then discuss T5 and what John is currently seeing in the sector. We...

On this episode I am joined by Stijn Grove, Chairman of Kickstart Europe. Kickstart takes place on February 26th & 27th and it is the first main event on the European Conference agenda. Stijn shares how Kickstart started and the reasons behind establishing the event. We also discuss some of the outcomes from the networking event, and the reasons why events are so important in the ever expanding data centre sector. Stijn also shares some of his views on the data center sector today. As...

On this episode I am joined by Mark Bjornsgaard, CEO & Founder of Deep Green Technologies. Deep Green are on a mission to recapture the heat your compute generates and repurposes it for social good, for free. We discuss Mark's career and how he first became aware of the opportunity to recapture compute heat and repurpose it for social good.  We then discuss Deep Green Technologies. Deep Green hit the media headlines in 2023 when they announced they were working with a swimming pool in...

In this episode I am joined by Damien Wells of Spa Communications, and Ambrose McNevin of Tech Marketing Content. We discuss how public perception is evolving as the data centre sector becomes more main stream. Damian & Ambrose share how they started their careers in the data centre sector, and how the sector has evolved throughout their careers. We then discuss public perception, and how this is being impacted by the growth of the sector. Damien & Ambrose share their views on why...

In this episode I am joined by Svante Horn, CEO & Co-Founder of Scandinavian Data Centers.  SDC is striving to create the world’s lowest carbon data center platform. Svante shares how he started his career in investment banking prior to making the transition to the data center sector.  Svante then shares the story behind Scandinavian Data Centers and what the organisation is trying to achieve. We discuss the vision of the company, how they differentiate themselves, the team within the...

On this episode I am joined by Ben Crowe from Vertiv. Ben provides an insight to the ever expanding Australia and New Zealand Data Center regions. Ben shares how he started his career and how he ended up in the world of data centres. We then discuss Australia & New Zealand. Ben covers how the regions are developing, what is driving demand, and what we can expect in the coming years. They are very exciting regions with a lot of existing and future growth. Finally Ben provides his...

On this episode I am joined by Brian Green, EVP of Operations, Engineering & Project Management at Edgeconnex. Brian is very passionate about company culture and creating opportunities in the data center sector for veterans.  Brian shares how he started his career in the US Navy and how he made the progression to the data centre sector. He outlines why his experience in the Navy was so valuable, and the reasons why veterans are well suited to the data center sector. We discuss...

On this episode I am joined by Henry Sutton. We discuss the inaugural Touchdown Middle East event that is taking place in Bahrain on November 21st and 22nd 2023. We also discuss some of the key trends in the Gulf region. Henry provides an overview of Touchdown Middle East, the reasons behind the event, why it is important for the region, some of the topics on the agenda, and what else attendees can expect from the event. Henry also shares an update on the region and outlines some of the...

In this episode I am joined by Chris Baxter and David West of Apto. Apto is a new European Data Centre developer targeting high growth and emerging markets across Europe with cutting edge hyperscale data centre facilities. Firstly, Chris & David share their career journeys and why they made the decision to join Apto. We then discuss Apto and the plans for the new organisation. Chris & David share the story behind Apto, the regions they are looking to target, what makes them...

In this episode I am joined by Richard Irwin, Hayley Godlieb, and Joe Pavitt, the founders of networking event GeN+1: The Networking Event for the generation that will shape the future of the Data Centre industry. Richard, Hayley and Joe talk us through the reasons behind creating GeN+1, why the event is so important, and how the event can evolve in the future. The data centre sector needs more talent, and we need to make the sector inclusive for the future generation. Events like this...

In this episode I interview some of the leaders, students, and sponsors of the UTC Heathrow Digital Futures Programme. An education programme developed to help manage the skills challenge in the data centre sector. Firstly I speak with the programme leaders. They share why the programme is so important, what the programme offers to the students, and why it is so important that programmes like this are part of the education system. I then speak with some of the students who share their...

In this episode I am joined by Joseph McCracken, Project Director for Gleeds. We discuss the overall perception of the industry, the challenge in finding talent, and the current landscape of the European data centre sector. Joseph shares how he started his career, how he made the move to the data centre sector, and how he has made the transition to a new role in Portugal.  We then discuss Gleeds and their offering to the data centre market, and how this has evolved as the sector has...

In this episode I am joined by Michael Kokal, CEO and Founder of Kodis who provide custom solutions for complex supply chain. We discuss the impact of the delivery chain on data center project delivery. Michael outlines why he founded Kodis and the evolution of the organisation, and some of his learnings along this journey. We then discuss the importance of the delivery chain within the data center construction process, and the commercial impact achieved by a streamlined and efficient...

On this episode I am joined by Ivo Brook and Michelle Irwin from Hanson Wade. We discuss the event 'Advancing Data Center Construction' and the key topics that are on this years agenda. You can secure a discount on the event ticket with the below code.  Discount code: IDC10 (10% off registration) Tracked link to event guide: https://ter.li/gg8ruz Tracked link to register page: https://ter.li/xxrbo3 Ivo and Michelle share an overview of the event, they talk about how this event differs from...

In this episode I am joined by Jeff Barber, Vice President Global Data Center Sales at Bloom Energy. Bloom are bringing a unique solution to the data center sector to help manage the long term power challenge. Jeff outlines how he started his career and how he found his way into the world of data centres.  We then discuss the ongoing power challenge in the sector and how the sector can continue to meet the ever increasing demand. We discuss various alternative power sources, including...

In this episode I am joined by Jane Hsieh, Senior Director of Sales at Aligned Data Centers. Jane is very passionate about developing future talent, and making the data center sector a more diverse and inclusive sector. Jane shares her career story, from starting out in the world of networks to her current role in a leading data center developer.  Jane outlines the importance of people when we talk about sustainability, and how we can ensure the sector is able to meet the ever increasing...

In this episode I am joined by Colby Cox, Managing Director Americas of Data Center market intelligence platform DC Byte. Colby shares his story in the sector and a snapshot of all the current activity in the Americas. Colby had a successful career in sales before he made the move to the data centre sector. He outlines how he found the transition to the data centre sector, and his advice for others following a similar jooruney. Colby then shares an insight to the data behind the data center...

On this episode I am joined by Chris Thomson and Liss Boot-Handford from Broadgroup, the team behind the industry leading events, Datacloud.  Chris & Liss give us an insight to Datacloud - the foundations of the event, where we can see them next, some of the amazing initiatives being introduced to the events, and the future of events in the data centre sector. Chris shares an update on Datacloud Global Congress, the flagship event of the series. 2024 will see the event move from Monaco...

In this episode I am joined by Sean Graham, Research Director at IDC. Sean gives us a great insight to the research behind some of the key challenges in the data centre sector. Sean discusses a recent blog where he covered how the sector is struggling to keep up with the ever increasing demand while also managing all the challenges around energy use. Sean then outlines some of the statistics around new developments and which regions are seeing the most growth. The final topic we cover is...

In this episode I am joined by Celina Berglund, She-E-O at Brogav Solutions. We discuss life as a female CEO in the data centre sector and how we can improve gender diversity within the sector. Celina shares how she started her career and what led to her making the decision to start Brogav Solutions. Celina also gives an insight to what it is like as a female in a male dominated sector. We then discuss Brogav Solutions and why Celina made the decision to start the company. Celina shares how...

On this episode I am joined by Joe Mady, CEO of DCT, a digital construction specialist. Joe shares the story behind his career and gives an insight to the impact digital construction is having on the data centre sector. Joe shares his career journey and outlines how he made the move into BIM, and then how he progressed to establishing DCT. We then discuss how DCT has grown since Joe first established the company  in 2018. They now have a workforce of over 50 people spread across four...

On this episode I am joined by Bill Kleyman and we take a deep dive into the world of generative AI.  To start Bill gives us a brief history of his career and how he found his way into the world of data centres.  Bill has a great insight to the world of Generative AI and how it will impact the data centre sector. He shares his experiences learned from Neu.Ro and some examples of where AI is already making an impact.  Finally we take a broader look at AI and how it is going to impact our...

On this episode I am joined by Jurg Van Vliet, CEO & Co-Founder of Aknostic. Jurg shares an insight to the sector from the perspective of cloud infrastructure.  Jurg shares how he started his career in software development and  why he made the decision to start Aknostic. Jurg provides an insight to how cloud software interacts with the infrastructure and why it is important that we understand the importance of the software in the larger ecosystem. Jurg also outlines why it is important...

On this episode I am joined by Ed Ansett. Chairman at i3 Solutions. Ed talks us through his career and how data centre design continues to evolve. Ed shares how he started his career in engineering, and why he made the decision to establish i3 Solutions. i3 is celebrating a 10 year anniversary this year. Ed provides an insight to the journey of the organisation, and how data centre design has evolved during this period. Finally we cover a number of key topics in the sector and discuss how...

On this episode I am joined by Sam Prudhomme, President at Instor Solutions. Sam shares a great insight to the ever changing world of data center infrastructure. Sam started his career in construction and worked his way to specialising in the data center and mission critical sectors. He shares the importance of mentors along his journey, and why he now looks to give back to others starting a career in the sector. We then discuss Instor, and the world of white space and data center...