DCD Zero Downtime: The Bi-Weekly Data Center Show
Episode 53 - The UK data center market with Luisa Cardani, TechUK
Apr 18, 2024
TechUK's Luisa Cardani discusses the challenges and potential of the UK's data center market, including regulatory changes, urban challenges, emerging markets like Scotland, AI's impact on data centers and job prospects, the evolution of non-tech backgrounds into tech, and the complexities of data centers across various sectors.
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Quick takeaways
- The UK data center market faces space and power capacity challenges, leading to the necessity of diversification.
- TechUK serves as a crucial intermediary between government officials and data center operators, influencing policies and advocating for industry interests.
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TechUK's Role in the Data Center Sector
TechUK is the UK's tech trade association, providing industry access, influencing policy, and keeping members informed about upcoming regulations in the data center sector. They ensure sector competitiveness, offer thought leadership opportunities, and oversee programs like the CCA scheme, aiding members with discounts. Additionally, TechUK interfaces with government officials, contributing to a close relationship with regulators.
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