Inside Data Centre Podcast

Andreas Beck, Managing Director of Zauner, dives into the evolving landscape of data center construction. He shares his unique journey from the pharmaceutical sector to this booming industry. Insights on the importance of diverse experiences and adaptability in careers emerge as key themes. The conversation explores how AI is transforming productivity, alongside challenges like project saturation and the urgent need for skilled labor. Lastly, Beck emphasizes embracing diversity in recruitment to fuel future growth in this exciting field.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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