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Inside Data Centre Podcast

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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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Apr 5, 2024 • 32min

Doug Loewe, CEO Kao Data: Data Centres engineered for AI

Send us a textOn this episode I am joined by Doug Loewe, CEO of Kao Data. We discuss Doug's extensive career in the sector, the exciting plans for Kao Data, and some of the key talking points in the sector today.Doug shares his career journey and outlines why he recently made the decision to join Kao Data. We also discuss the benefits of working for various levels within the data centre ecosystem.Doug outlines the vision for Kao Data, their extensive expansion plans within Europe, their experience and capability within the AI space, and what we can expect to see in the coming months.Finally we discuss some of the key challenges in the sector, and Doug offers his advice to anyone looking to develop a career in the world of data centres.Learn more about Kao Data here - World Class Digital Infrastructure Solutions - Kao DataSupport 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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Mar 28, 2024 • 17min

Fraser Anderson & Lewis Cobb: Kick for a cause. Networking through football.

Send us a textOn this weeks episode I am joined by Fraser Anderson & Lewis Cobb. We discuss the newly launched 'Kick for a Cause' event which hopes to bring the data centre sector together through football, and raise money for charity at the same time. Fraser & Lewis share why they decided to start the event and what they hope to achieve. We discuss how sport can bring people together and why it can form an essential part of the data centre event calendar.The event is raising money for 'Save the Children'. You can donate here - https://www.justgiving.com/page/kick-for-a-cause-1708092268934Learn more here - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kick-for-a-cause-uk-dc-charity-trophy/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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Mar 22, 2024 • 30min

Phill Lawson-Shanks, CIO Aligned Data Centers: Cooling for the future of data centers.

Phill Lawson-Shanks, CIO at Aligned Data Centers, discusses the evolution of data centers, the need for new cooling technologies like DELTAFlow, and the impact of GPT and AI models on the tech industry growth. They also explore strategic decisions in data center locations and the challenges of scaling to meet industry demands.
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Mar 15, 2024 • 29min

George Rockett, Founder DCD: The Future of Digital Infrastructure.

George Rockett, founder of DCD, discusses his career evolution, the growth of events in the data center industry, and the upcoming Yotta event in Las Vegas. The podcast highlights the industry's shift towards colocation and hyperscale data centers, advancements in semiconductors and compute technologies, and the importance of collaboration and education in the digital infrastructure sector.
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Mar 11, 2024 • 41min

Zahl Limbuwala, Operating Partner DTCP / Chairman Maincubes: Investment in Data Centres

Join Zahl Limbuwala as he discusses his career in data centers, investment trends, and the growth of Maincubes. Discover insights on the German data center market, the impact of AI, and the challenges faced by the sector in 2024. Get career advice and explore diverse opportunities in the industry.
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Mar 1, 2024 • 27min

Andy Davis & Paul Hammer – Data Centre Club Nights: Time to empower the community.

Andy and Paul discuss reshaping the networking events space. They share their passion for community empowerment and collaboration. The podcast focuses on creating inclusive events for the data center community. They aim to bridge the gap between experts and aspiring professionals. Global growth and audience engagement are key topics of discussion.
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Feb 23, 2024 • 28min

John Shingler, Executive Vice President at T5: The Data Center lifecycle

Send us a textIn this episode I am joined by John Shingler, Executive Vice Present at T5. John shares an insight to what it is like to work for an organisation that covers the full lifecycle of a data center.Like many others, John started his career in the Forces before making his way into the Data Center sector. John outlines the benefits of this career path, and shares his learnings from making the transition into the sector.We then discuss T5 and what John is currently seeing in the sector. We discuss the growth in geographies, the changing customer demands, the drive for more talent, and what we can expect to see in 2024.Learn more about T5 here - https://t5datacenters.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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Feb 16, 2024 • 29min

Stijn Grove, Chairman Kickstart Europe: Kickstarting the 2024 conference programme

Send us a textOn this episode I am joined by Stijn Grove, Chairman of Kickstart Europe. Kickstart takes place on February 26th & 27th and it is the first main event on the European Conference agenda.Stijn shares how Kickstart started and the reasons behind establishing the event. We also discuss some of the outcomes from the networking event, and the reasons why events are so important in the ever expanding data centre sector.Stijn also shares some of his views on the data center sector today. As the Managing Director the Dutch Data Center Association Stijn has a great insight to the sector.Learn more about Kickstart, and secure tickets here - https://www.kickstartconf.eu/ 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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Feb 9, 2024 • 31min

Mark Bjornsgaard CEO & Founder Deep Green Technologies: What do you get if you cross a data centre and a swimming pool?

Send us a textOn this episode I am joined by Mark Bjornsgaard, CEO & Founder of Deep Green Technologies. Deep Green are on a mission to recapture the heat your compute generates and repurposes it for social good, for free.We discuss Mark's career and how he first became aware of the opportunity to recapture compute heat and repurpose it for social good. We then discuss Deep Green Technologies. Deep Green hit the media headlines in 2023 when they announced they were working with a swimming pool in Exmouth (UK) to utilise waste heat to heat the pool. In January this year they announced investment from Octopus Energy that will help fast track the organisation to the next level.Mark shares the reasons behind Deep Green and how data centres can be the solution to the energy crisis. Deep Green Technologies is a company that will make waves over the next 12-24 months...Learn more about Deep Green Technologies here - https://deepgreen.energy/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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