Inside Data Centre Podcast

Send us a textIn this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Ash Gupta and Dave Misra, Co-Founders of Galaxy Data Centres.They share their journeys into the sector, the founding story of Galaxy, and how the data centre landscape is shifting in response to AI and growing power demands.The conversation dives deep into energy efficiency, microgrids, and the unprecedented capital investment now flowing into digital infrastructure.Key Topics:The origins of Galaxy Data Centres and their energy-first approach since 2018How the focus on power has shifted from traditional industrial users to data centres.The rapid impact of AI on infrastructure design, cooling, and energy needs.Why the Redhill Data Centre marks a new chapter for Galaxy in ownership and operations.The challenge of meeting soaring power demand and the role of microgrids.How investors are treating data centres as critical national infrastructure.The future of the sector: integrating energy generation with data centre operations.This is a forward-looking conversation about where data centres are heading and why energy and AI will define the next chapter of the industry.Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

Send us a textWe are back with another episode of Data Centre News & GPU's. Andy Davis is once again joined by Ben Baldieri to talk about the latest news in the GPU and Data Centre market.Andy and Ben explore recent developments and predictions around sovereign AI, hyperscaler CapEx shifts, and the evolving dynamics of global data centre growth.The conversation uncovers critical insights into the future of AI infrastructure, regional investments, and how latency demands are driving the rise of edge computing.Key Topics:Sovereign AI strategies reshaping national infrastructure decisionsHyperscaler CapEx: recent pauses and aggressive new investment forecastsShifting dominance from traditional FLAP-D markets in EuropeEdge computing's crucial role in AI-driven real-time applicationsNew semiconductor competition and its impact on GPU market dynamicsMajor infrastructure projects in less traditional data centre regionsTune in for essential insights and predictions shaping the future of the data centre landscape.Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

Send us a textIt'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”.Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

Send us a textIt’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!Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

Send us a textIn 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 ConsultancySupport the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

Send us a textIn 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 AndersonSupport the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

Send us a textWhat 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 MitchellWhether 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.Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

Send us a textAndy Davis and Rory Flashman are joined by special guests Adam Gibson, VP of DC Partnerships at Baxtel, and Lauren Ryder, CEO at Leading Edge Global, for another episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast at Datacloud Cloud Global Congress, Cannes.This episode explores topics from the talent industry, and how diversity of thought – from across multiple industries – can create more innovative solutions, the growing challenges of burn out, and various communities are coming together in the industry to support and build each other up.Going from a niche industry to a global stage, the discussion highlights how connections and collaboration are key to growing the digital landscape!Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

Send us a textWe're back with the Datacloud Power Hour in Cannes, France!Andy Davis and co-host, Rory Flashman, is joined by Nick Ewing, Managing Director at EfficiencyIT, and George Britton-Read, Chief Operating Officer at Northshore, to discuss how data centre infrastructures can reach their goals of sustainability, and how we can change the narrative for the next talent.“There are so many stories about where data centres and the role of data centres in what’s going on in the world for the last few years, where incredible things have happened. People have no idea how integral things like compute, AI, HPC, storage, power, intelligence – we wouldn’t be where we are if a data centre didn’t exist”. – Nick EwingTackling the myth of net zero, and how to teach the next generation about the digital landscape, the episode tells the positive stories of the digital infrastructure, re-educating public opinion on data centres – whether it’s by building virtual cities or looking at Wall-E!Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

Send us a textAndy Davis is live in Cannes, France, recording live from Datacloud Global Congress 2025!Bringing a co-host - Rory Flashman, Managing Director of Spa Communications - info the frame, this series of special podcasts is brought to you in collaboration with Datacloud Global Congress and Spa Communications, to talk all things data centres. Joined by guests, Holly Fenner, Head of Marketing and Communications at GeN+1, and Anna Rantala, Marketing Manager at BCS Consultancy, the episode discusses the skills gaps and the state of the industry from an upcoming talent perspective. The main question in the episode: how do we excite the next generation to come into the data centre industry?“Data centres are like bees, they’re the hidden heroes who keep this world alive, we need them in our ecosystem” – Anna Rantala.   Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect