Inside Data Centre Podcast

Send us a textIn this episode, I’m joined by Matt Monaco, Senior Vice President of Asset Management and Development at American Real Estate Partners and PowerHouse Data Centers.Matt shares his unique journey, transitioning from a career in music to becoming a key player in the data center industry. We explore the latest updates from PowerHouse Data Centers, including the recent expansion of their leadership team, exciting new projects, joint ventures, and what’s on the horizon for the company.Matt also provides valuable insights into the current state of the data center market and offers practical advice for anyone aspiring to build a successful career in this rapidly growing sector.Learn more about Powerhouse here - PowerHouse Data CentersSupport 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 Ben Pritchard, CEO of AVK-SEG. Ben provides an insight to AVK and how they are helping the sector to manage the ever increasing sustainable and power challenges.Ben shares his career journey within AVK and outlines why experiencing a number of different roles within the sector can help your long term career. We also discuss AVK's recent achievement of being announced in the FEBE Growth 100 list. We then discuss how AVK is helping the sector manage the power and sustainability challenges. We cover sustainable power solutions, how the sector can be more sustainable, and why it is important to listen to all views around sustainability. We also cover the ongoing power challenge and the solutions AVK provides to manage this challenge.Finally, Ben offers some advice for anyone looking to develop a career in the sector.Learn more about AVK here - AVK-SEG Innovative power solutions - Powering tomorrow's data3Support 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 John Day, Chief Commercial Officer at CleanArc Data Centers. John shares an insight to his career and how he ended up in the world of data centres. John discusses how the sector has changed over the years, with an emphasis on the ever increasing scale of developments.CleanArc are a hyperscale developer with a focus on developing at scale, renewable energy, and offsite manufacturing. John outines the CleanArc approach and discusses the developments currently in the pipeline. John also shares his insight to some of the key challenges faced in the sector, and offers advice on how you can develop a career in the data center sector.Learn more about CleanArc here - Home - CleanArc Data CentersSupport 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 Khan, CEO & Founder of Diamond Quanta. We discuss the semiconductor landscape and how Diamond could power the future of technology.Adam shares insight to how the semiconductor landscape has evolved across history, and what we can expect to happen next. Adam outlines why Diamond offers the ability to push the boundaries of what is possible in semiconductor and quantum technology. We also discuss the impact the technology would have on the data centre space, and where data centres are heading in relation to compute.You can learn more about Diamond Quanta here - https://diamondquanta.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

Send us a textIn this episode I am joined by Ian Miller, Director at TTSP. We discuss how the architectural design of data centres has evolved across Ian's career, and try to predict what will happen next.Ian outlines how he started his career in architecture and how he fell into the world of data centres. We discuss the first data centre Ian worked on, and how over time the sector has evolved. Ian shares his experiences designing data centers of all scales, and what he has learnt along the way. We then look at what might happen next..Learn more about TTSP here - TTSP offers inspirational architectural and interior design solutions across the built environment. | TTSPSupport 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

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!

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

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.

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.

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