Inside Data Centre Podcast

Send us a textIn this episode I am joined by Jim Connaughton CEO at Nautilus Data Technologies. We discuss how Nautilus are creating the future of data centre cooling.Jim has had an amazing career within various sectors, including a period as a Senior Advisor to George W. Bush, and he is a leading voice in the energy and environmental sectors.  We discuss how Jim's experience in various sectors has benefited the development of Nautlius and how the industry can utilise cross sector knowledge when looking at the environmental impact and engineering of data centres. We cover why Nautilus was created, the impact the technology can have on the environmental impact and sustainability of data centres, how Nautlius can bridge the data centre divide, and the future of the organisation.Jim is a passionate leader with an amazing knowledge of the environmental element of the data centre 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 textIn this episode I am joined by Simon Ford - AVP EMEA at CyrusOne. We discuss Simon's career and how CyrusOne have adapted to the rapid growth and changing demands within the data centre sector. Simon studied Minerals Estate Management at university before starting a career in the oil & gas sector. As a result of a downturn in the oil industry Simon moved into networks and the data centre sector. We discuss how the data centre sector has evolved during Simon's career and why data centre real estate differs from commercial real estate. We then cover a number of key topics in the industry, including the changing demands created by covid, how CyrusOne have adapted to meet the increased demand, how cloud has impacted the sector, and what the future looks like for the world of data centres.Simon has a great insight into the changing demands of customers within the data centre sector and he shares some excellent advice on how others can develop a successful career in 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 of the Hot Topics series I am joined by Todd Murren, General Manager at BlueBird Underground, a 6MW Bluebird Networks underground data center located in Missouri, US. The Bluebird Underground data center is located 85 feet underground in a disused mine. 100% of the critical systems are located underground and the facility is built to N+1 standards. They have recently undertaken a 10000 sqft extension to meet increased demand.Todd discusses the benefits and challenges of being located underground and why customers look to Bluebird Underground for network services.We also discuss why Bluebird chose an underground location, the geological and meteorological challenges offered by an underground location, the cooling benefits of being underground, and how the environment impacts on the data centers operation.Todd has extensive experience in the sector and he shares some great insight in to operating an underground data center. 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 weeks episode I am joined by Mark Acton, an independent consultant within the data centre sector. We discuss Mark's career in the data centre sector and cover various hot topics within the sector today.Mark studied geology at university before commencing a career in oil & gas and then the networking and data centre sector. We discuss how Mark has progressed his career and how he has benefited by his ability to adapt to change during three economic crashes. We then discuss some of the key topics in the industry today. We cover energy efficiency and how the industry needs to focus on what is within the data centre as opposed to the physical building, sustainability and the changing demands from clients, and how technology has impacted the sector.Finally we discuss talent and what the industry can do to attract more people to the data centre industry.Mark has extensive experience within he sector and offers some great advice on how you can develop a long term career within data centres.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 weeks episode I am joined by Simon Wilson, CTO UK & IRE at Aruba. We take a look at data at the source to see how the evolving use of data is impacting the data centre industry. We discuss how Simon started his career in networking via the apprenticeship route and how this offered the opportunity to develop a highly successful career in networking and data centres. We then discuss how the industry has evolved, the impact of cloud, the changing demands of clients, the impact of AI and automation, and the new technology Aruba are developing that will enhance the data centre. We also discuss the future of the working environment and the impact our new habits will have on the data centre and networking industry. Simon provides a great insight to the data centre industry from the source of the data. 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 weeks episode I am joined by Scott Willis, President and CEO of DartPoints based in Dallas, US. DartPoints are an innovative Edge data center developer who are interconnecting the US to bridge the digital divide.We discuss how Scott started his career in networking and data centers, and the evolution of the industry throughout this timeframe. We then discuss DartPoints and their mission within the US Edge Data Center space. Scott provides some great insight on what Edge really means, the importance of analytics in site selection, and how the sector has seen a massive increase in demand during the last 12 months. Finally we discuss the future plans for DartPoints and how the Edge sector will evolve over the coming years. 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 weeks episode I am joined by Chris Street, EVP Market Development at Princeton Digital based in Singapore. Princeton Digital are a young progressive organisation that is making rapid progress developing a data centre platform across the APAC region. We discuss how Chris first started his career in the data centre industry and how he spent a number of years working for Amazon in what was a transformative period for the organisation and the data centre industry.We then discuss Princeton Digital and their rapid growth across the APAC region. We discuss the reasons for recently entering the Indian region, their further expansion plans in China, and the ever growing demand within Indonesia. Finally we discuss the future plans for Princeton Digital and look at what is driving the significant demand across the APAC 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 weeks episode I am joined by Mike Tobin OBE.  This episode includes swimming with sharks, boardroom bust-ups, getting shot at in South Africa, many important life lessons, and how you take a business from making a significant loss to a highly profitable multi billion pound data centre company! We discuss Mike's highly successful career which he has put down on paper in his book 'Lifting the Floor', how he achieved his success, and his views on the data centre industry.Mike had an eventful start to life which included being shot at in South Africa and living in a squat with his family in London. At the age of 16 Mike was accepted onto an apprenticeship scheme which was the start of a highly successful career in engineering and eventually within the data centre sector.We discuss how Mike became CEO of Redbus at a time when the company was in financial difficulty. Following some good fortune, many boardroom bust-ups and a lot of hard work Redbus became TeleCity and Mike took the business to a £2bn+ turnover company.  We also talk about luck, what makes a great leader, and the importance of building great teams and surrounding yourself with the best people. Mike is now involved in a non-exec capacity for many businesses across the world and he has an excellent view of the global data centre industry.  And if you make it to the end you will receive some excellent advice!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 the first episode of the Hot Topics series I speak with Jim Hart from Business Critical Solutions about the impact of Covid on the data centre industry.First we look back to a report conducted by Business Critical Solutions (BCS) at the start of the pandemic - 'New Normal, New Thinking'. We talk about what developers and service providers were thinking at this stage and how it was impacting on the growth plans of the sector.We then look at the latest report released by BCS - 'Covid, the lasting legacy'. We discuss how the pandemic has dramatically changed the landscape of the data centre industry and how it has resulted in a period of change and rapid growth. We also discuss how the industry has adapted and what lessons we have all learnt during the last 12 months.This is a whistle stop review of the last 12 months in the data centre industry! Check out the BCS report on this link - https://www.bcs.uk.com/data-centre-survey-covid-19-the-lasting-legacy/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 Matt Hawkins, Global Account Director at CNet Training. Matt provides an excellent insight into the education pathways available in the data centre industry. We start by discussing how Matt first fell into data centres 16 years ago and how he has continued to develop his career in the sector.We then discuss the various education pathways available in the industry...First up is the availability of education at entry level and the pathways into the industry. We then look at cross sector training and the education opportunities available for those in other sectors that want to transfer to data centres. Finally we discuss upskilling and the various education options available for those in the industry looking for further development.This is a must listen for anyone looking for education pathways in the data centre 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