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Inside Data Centre Podcast

Who are the people powering the world’s data centers?
Inside Data Centre Podcast is a podcast about the global data center industry, focused on the careers, companies, and conversations shaping modern digital infrastructure. Hosted by Andy Davis, the podcast features interviews with data center professionals, investors, operators, vendors, and industry leaders from around the world. Each episode explores how people enter the data center sector, how their careers develop, and the challenges facing data centers as demand for cloud, AI, and connectivity continues to accelerate. Covering hyperscale, colocation, operations, sustainability, and skills, Inside Data Centre Podcast is essential listening for anyone working in, or looking to work in, the data center industry.

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Matt Roche, CEO Rebelleon: Burn Out Sep 26, 2022

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In this episode I am joined by Matt Roche, CEO at Rebelleon and Chairman at Rise Futures. We discuss Matt’s career in the sector and also the importance of looking after your mental health.
Matt didn’t follow the conventional route into data centres. He outlines the importance of mentors and how they helped shape his career.
We then discuss Rebelleon and Rise Futures. Matt shares how Rebelleon is driving climate action and impacting local communities. Matt also outlines how Rise Futures is helping to shape young peoples future careers.
Finally we discuss mental health and Matt’s own journey. Matt offers a very honest review of his experiences and shares some great advice on how we can all look after our own mental health.
Rebelleon - https://www.rebelleon.co.uk/
Rise Futures - https://www.risefutures.org/

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The 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

Rob Pfleging, CEO Nautilus Data Technologies: Breaking news from Nautilus Sep 16, 2022

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In this episode I am joined by Rob Pfleging, CEO of Nautilus Data Technologies. We discuss how Rob is settling into his new position within Nautilus, and Rob also shares some breaking news regarding a new customer.
We discuss how Rob started his career and how he has progressed to his position as CEO. Rob shares how he is finding his new role and what excites him most about the future for Nautilus.
We then discuss the reasons why Backblaze signed a 1MW capacity agreement with Nautilus located at Stockton Data Center. Rob outlines the importance of sustainability to Nautilus and how this attracted Backblaze to the organisation.
Finally we discuss what the future looks like for Nautilus and how they are looking to change the way data centers operate.

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The 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

Joao Marques Lima, The Tech Capital: The latest Data Centre news and trends Sep 09, 2022

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In this episode I am joined by Joao Marques Lima from data centre media platform 'The Tech Capital'. We discuss how Joao manages to keep up with the activity in the data centre sector and some of the current trends in todays investment marketplace.
Like many Joao fell into the data centre sector while pursuing a career in journalism. Fast forward to today and he has established one of the leading data centre media platforms focussed on data centre investment.
Joao shares an insight to the latest investment trends in the sector, including M&A activity, geographical activity, investor risk, and how the current economic global factors are influencing the sector.
This is great listen if you want a snapshot of the current investment activity in the data centre sector.

Support the show

The 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

Marc Garner VP Secure Power & Major Pursuits UK & Ireland Schneider Electric: Leading from the front Sep 02, 2022

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In this episode I am joined by Marc Garner, VP ITD UK&I at Schneider Electric. We discuss Marc's career within the data centre sector, Schneider Electric, Sustainability and attracting new talent to the sector.
Marc started his career following the graduate route and he shares how this route has benefited his long term career and how he transitioned to a role within the data centre sector.
We then discuss Schneider Electric and their involvement within the data centre sector. We discuss how they look to lead from the front to ensure they are at the forefront of the sector. Marc outlines the importance of sustainability to the organisation and how it means much more than just net-zero.
Finally we discuss the talent challenge and some of the initiatives Schneider have established to help attract new talent to the sector.

Support the show

The 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

Philip Low, Chairman Platform Markets Group: Platform Antibes Aug 26, 2022

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In this episode I am joined by Philip Low, Chairman Platform Market Group. We discuss Philip's career organising data centre events and the new Platform Antibes event taking place on the 14th-16th September.
Philip shares how he started his career and how he ended up working in the data centre sector. He outlines how he first started in data centre events and how his career progressed to establishing one of the most well known events in the sector.
We then discuss the new event in Antibes. We discuss why Philip felt there was a need for an event focussed towards data centre investors and some of the key topics being discussed in this years event.
You can find out more about Platform Antibes here - https://www.platformcongress.com/

Support the show

The 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

James Rix & John Booth: Talking Sustainability in Data Centres Aug 19, 2022

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In this episode I am joined by James Rix and John Booth. We discuss the ever growing focus on sustainability and what it actually means to the data centre sector.
First we cover what sustainability is and why it is important, not only to the data centre sector but to future generations. James and John both outline their views on what sustainability means and how it is measured (or not) within the data centre sector.
We then talk about regulation in the data centre sector and whether sustainability requires a unified standard measurement. Are we able to say we are sustainable if we have no unified measurement?
Finally we look to the future and how the sector will evolve as the focus on sustainability increases. What is net-zero and is it actually achievable?

Support the show

The 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

Laura Allwood, Trainee Project Manager Arcadis: It is time to break the stereotypes. Aug 12, 2022

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On this episode I am joined by Laura Allwood, Trainee Project Manager at Arcadis. Laura is at the start of her career in the sector and we discuss her journey to date and what more we can to attract more young people to the world of data centres.
Laura shares how she started her career in the construction / data centre sector and why she followed the apprenticeship route. We discuss why apprenticeships are such a great way to start your career, the importance of mentors, and whether the data centre sector is as difficult to understand as it likes to believe.
We then discuss attracting a more diverse talent pool to the sector. Laura outlines why she believes the sector has more work to do and what we can all do to help attract a more diverse workforce. We also touch on what it is like to be a young female in a male dominated sector.
We need to use role models such as Laura to show young people the opportunities available in the sector.

Support the show

The 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

Afonso Salema, CEO Start Campus: Building the future with Sines 4.0 Aug 05, 2022

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In this episode I am joined by Afonso Salema, CEO of Start Campus. Afonso is leading the organisation building one of the largest data centre campuses in Europe, Sines 4.0.
Afonso outlines how he has progressed his career and why he decided to enter the world of data centres. Afonso also shares his views on how the sector will develop over the coming years.
We then discuss Start Campus and Sines 4.0. Afonso shares why he compares the Sines story to that of Ashburn Virginia, and why the location is such an important geography in global connectivity. Afonso provides an insight to the scale of Sines 4.0 and the impact the project has had on the local community.
Finally we look to the future for Start Campus and also the data centre sector.
Learn more about Start Campus here - https://www.startcampus.pt/

Support the show

The 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

James Murphy, MD (APAC) DC Byte: Where is hot in the APAC region? Jul 29, 2022

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In this episode I am joined by James Murphy, Managing Director (APAC) at DC Byte. We discuss the DC Byte platform and take a look at the current activity across the APAC region.
James outlines how he started his career and how he ended up in the data centre sector. James shares his views on why you don't need to be from a technical background to be successful in the data centre sector.
We then discuss the DC Byte analytics platform and why it is an essential tool for anyone operating in the data centre sector.
Finally we discuss the APAC region: Where is hot right now? How has the moratorium impacted Singapore? What regions should we keep an eye on over the next few years? James provides a great insight to the region.
Check out DC Byte here - https://dcbyte.com/

Support the show

The 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

Braham Singh, CEO BDX Data Centers: We have a sense of responsibility. Jul 22, 2022

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In this episode I am joined by Braham Singh, CEO BDX Data Centers. Braham has had a highly successful career and is now leading BDX Data Centers, a leading Pan Asian hybrid, hyperscale and edge solutions provider.
Braham shares how he started his career and how he has progressed to his current position. He also shares the main learnings across his career and some advice on how you can be successful in the world of data centres.
We then discuss BDX and their current growth across the APAC region. Braham discusses why BDX do what they do and how they are expanding across new territories in Asia. He also discusses the importance of people to the business and how they help to enhance employee well being.
Braham is an engaging leader with a highly successful track record in the data centre sector.

Support the show

The 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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