Inside Data Centre Podcast

Send us a textIn 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.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 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.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 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.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 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. 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 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.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 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!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 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.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 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. 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 textOn 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.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 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. 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