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Inside Data Centre Podcast

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Aug 19, 2024 • 29min

Dave Buckner, Sabey Data Centers, & Michelle Irwin, Hanson Wade: Designing Data Centers for the future.

Join Dave Buckner, VP of Engineering & Development at Sabey Data Centers, and Michelle Irwin, Senior Program Director at Advancing Construction, as they dive into the future of data center design. They discuss the importance of adaptability in an evolving technological landscape. Buckner emphasizes sustainability and modular construction to meet AI demands. Irwin shares highlights of an upcoming design and engineering conference focused on collaboration and knowledge sharing. Discover how these industry leaders envision resilient and efficient data centers!
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Jul 22, 2024 • 29min

Alistair Law, Founder at Vertical Meadow: Living walls on your Data Centre

Send us a textOn this episode I am joined by Alistair Law, Founder at Vertical Meadow. Alistair is the founder of a unique organization that is bringing living walls to the world of construction. Alistair shares how he started his career and how his passion for biodiversity and nature resulted in the creation of Vertical Meadow. Vertical Wall is bringing biodiversity back to cities. Alistair outlines the product and why this solution can help manage a number of challenges within the data centre sector. Green walls / roofs is a well known solution within the data centre sector, but Vertical Meadow takes this to another level.You can learn more about Vertical Meadow here - Vertical Meadow | Bringing Biodiversity Back Into Our CitiesSupport 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
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Jul 15, 2024 • 38min

Hannah Kramer, Chief Legal Officer, Apto: Working with Hyperscale customers

Hannah Kramer, Chief Legal Officer at Apto, discusses her career transition to the data center sector, nuances of working with hyperscale customers, and attracting legal professionals to the industry. Topics include differences in lease provisions, attracting diverse talent, and challenges in sustainable power solutions for AI facilities.
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Jul 8, 2024 • 37min

Graham Harle & Steve Kelly, Gleeds: Delivering the Data Centers of tomorrow.

Graham Harle and Steve Kelly from Gleeds discuss transitioning into the data center sector, the importance of apprenticeships, Gleeds' capabilities in the industry, challenges faced by the sector, and advice for those looking to develop a career in data centers. They also touch on the evolution and future outlook of data centers, including the need for continuous learning and the global opportunities within the field.
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May 31, 2024 • 30min

David Mitchell, Founder & CEO XYZ Reality: Building Data Centers with Augmented Reality.

Send us a textOn this episode I am joined by David Mitchell, Founder & CEO of XYZ Reality. David shares his journey as a founder, and how XYZ are changing how we build data centers.We discuss David's journey as a founder: What triggered the idea to create the product? And what is the true meaning behind the company? David shares how XYZ Reality is changing the way we build data centers. We discuss how Augmented Reality can save time and money, and discuss some real life examples of the product in operation. We then discuss the future and how technology is going to change every part of our life. How will we build data centers in the future?Learn more about XYZ Reality here - Construction Augmented Reality App | XYZ RealitySupport 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
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May 28, 2024 • 41min

Craig Eadie, MD Straightline Consulting: European Expansion

Send us a textOn this episode I am joined for a second time by Craig Eadie, Managing Director of Straightline Consulting. Craig first joined me 3 years ago and we take this opportunity to look back over the last 3 years, and to look forward to what may happen next.Craig shares his views on the advancement of the sector over the last 3 years, and we discuss some of the challenges we have faced along the way.We discuss how Straightline has expanded across this period, and also how the geographic expansion of the sector has resulted in projects being conducted across various new locations.Finally we look forward and discuss what may or may not have an impact on the sector as we continue to grow at a rapid pace.Learn more about Straightline here - Home - Straightline ConsultingSupport 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
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May 21, 2024 • 19min

Tom Babbington, DPR: DC CC Tour of Europe

Send us a textIn this episode I am joined by Tom Babbington of DPR. Tom is part of an amazing team that is cycling from Amsterdam to Cannes, all for the charity Mates in Mind.We discuss how Tom entered the construction sector and how he found his way to world of data centres.We then discuss the Data Center Cycling Club Tour of Europe. On May 26th a team of Data Center professionals will start the journey in Amsterdam. The journey will take them through Frankfurt, Zurich, and then onto Cannes for the DataCloud Conference. Learn more about the event here - Data Center Cycling Club – DPR Construction are fundraising for Mates in Mind, a charity dedicated to breaking down the stigma and starting the conversation about mental ill-health.Sponsor the team here - DC.CC Tour of Europe 2024 - JustGivingLearn more about Mates in Mind here - Data Center Cycling Club – DPR Construction are fundraising for Mates in Mind, a charity dedicated to breaking down the stigma and starting the conversation about mental ill-health.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
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May 10, 2024 • 35min

Andreas Beck, Managing Director, Zauner: The evolution of Data Center construction

Send us a textOn this episode I am joined by Andreas Beck, Managing Director of Zauner. We discuss the ever changing face of data center construction: What it looks like today, and what we can expect in the future.Andreas shares how he started his career and how he entered the world of data centres. We discuss the importance of getting a varied experience in your early years and how experience in other technical sectors can benefit your long term career.We discuss the growth of the data centre sector and how Zauner were first able to enter this market. We cover why the sector has grown, the challenges of building data centres, and how the sector will evolve in the coming years.Finally, Andreas shares some insights into the DC market, and some advice on how you can develop a career in the sector.Learn more about Zauner here - Home - ZaunergroupSupport 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
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Apr 29, 2024 • 29min

Liss Boot-Handford & Chris Thompson, Broadgroup: Datacloud Global Congress, Cannes.

Send us a textOn this episode I am joined by Liss Boot-Handford & Chris Thompson of Broadgroup. We discuss Datacloud Global Congress which is taking place in Cannes on June 4th - 6th 2024.Chris shares why the event has moved from Monaco to Cannes, and how the new location / venue offers the event the opportunity to deliver much more content and networking opportunities.Liss takes us through some of the content that will be on the agenda, from AI to 'talent in tech'. The event offers a broad global agenda with a number of excellent speakers from across the industry. We also discuss the Datacloud Awards taking place on June 6th. Finally Chris & Liss share an insight to some of the other events that Broadgroup are planning across the next 12 months.Learn more about the event and secure tickets here - Datacloud Global Congress | Home - Datacloud Global Congress 2024 (broad-group.com)Secure tickets for the Awards here - Home | Datacloud Global Awards 2024 - Datacloud Global Awards 2024 (broad-group.com)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
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Apr 19, 2024 • 33min

Michael Crabb, SVP Commercial at Last Energy: Can Nuclear Energy solve the power challenge?

Send us a textOn this episode I am joined by Michael Crabb, SVP Commercial at Last Energy.  We discuss the impact that nuclear energy can have on the growing power demands in the data center sector.Michael shares how he started his career and how he found his way into the data centre sector. We also discuss the benefit of bringing in new ideas to overcome some of the key challenges we face.We discuss the nuclear solution that Last Energy offer and how this can be integrated into data centre development. Michael outlines the benefits of nuclear energy, the modular aspect of the technology, how we can change the perception of nuclear energy, and how the offering is being perceived by the customers.Finally we discuss some of the key challenges currently faced in the data centre sector.Learn more about Last Energy here - Last Energy | 20 MWe SMR | Fully modular, factory madeSupport 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

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