Inside Data Centre Podcast

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Live in Cannes! Niche to Notable: Tackling Burnout and Boosting Innovation in Tech Jul 15, 2025

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Andy Davis and Rory Flashman are joined by special guests Adam Gibson, VP of DC Partnerships at Baxtel, and Lauren Ryder, CEO at Leading Edge Global, for another episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast at Datacloud Cloud Global Congress, Cannes.

This episode explores topics from the talent industry, and how diversity of thought – from across multiple industries – can create more innovative solutions, the growing challenges of burn out, and various communities are coming together in the industry to support and build each other up.

Going from a niche industry to a global stage, the discussion highlights how connections and collaboration are key to growing the digital landscape!

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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

Live in Cannes! From Wall-E to Net Zero: Sustainability and the Storytelling Future of Data Centres Jul 08, 2025

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We're back with the Datacloud Power Hour in Cannes, France!

Andy Davis and co-host, Rory Flashman, is joined by Nick Ewing, Managing Director at EfficiencyIT, and George Britton-Read, Chief Operating Officer at Northshore, to discuss how data centre infrastructures can reach their goals of sustainability, and how we can change the narrative for the next talent.

“There are so many stories about where data centres and the role of data centres in what’s going on in the world for the last few years, where incredible things have happened. People have no idea how integral things like compute, AI, HPC, storage, power, intelligence – we wouldn’t be where we are if a data centre didn’t exist”. – Nick Ewing

Tackling the myth of net zero, and how to teach the next generation about the digital landscape, the episode tells the positive stories of the digital infrastructure, re-educating public opinion on data centres – whether it’s by building virtual cities or looking at Wall-E!

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Live from Datacloud Cannes: Bridging the Data Centre Skills Gap Jul 04, 2025

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Andy Davis is live in Cannes, France, recording live from Datacloud Global Congress 2025!

Bringing a co-host - Rory Flashman, Managing Director of Spa Communications - info the frame, this series of special podcasts is brought to you in collaboration with Datacloud Global Congress and Spa Communications, to talk all things data centres.

Joined by guests, Holly Fenner, Head of Marketing and Communications at GeN+1, and Anna Rantala, Marketing Manager at BCS Consultancy, the episode discusses the skills gaps and the state of the industry from an upcoming talent perspective. The main question in the episode: how do we excite the next generation to come into the data centre industry?

“Data centres are like bees, they’re the hidden heroes who keep this world alive, we need them in our ecosystem” – Anna Rantala.

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Building Together: Collaboration at Equinix Jul 01, 2025

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This episode marks the first in a special series in partnership with Equinix. Host Andy Davis is joined by three members of the Equinix Global Construction Design & Delivery team:

Hayley Godlieb, Senior Construction Manager
Tomi Anyanwu, Director, Design Delivery
Claire Cullen, Director, Commercial Management

Together, they explore how teams across Equinix collaborate and share knowledge to deliver complex data centre projects successfully.

Key Topics:

How different functions within the Construction Design & Delivery teams work together
Real-world challenges and how collaboration helped solve them
How diverse perspectives contribute to creativity and better decision-making
Personal highlights and successes from recent projects

Tune in to hear how Equinix is building a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement—one project at a time.

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Live at Start Campus! Liz O'Sullivan & India Oliveira: A new generation of sustainable data centers Jun 27, 2025

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It’s the final installment of a special Inside Data Centre podcast! Andy is joined by India Oliveria, Sustainability Lead at Start Campus, and Liz O’Sullivan, VP Strategy & Sustainability, Secure Power and Data Centre Business at Schneider Electric, in highlighting their collaboration to bring sustainability initiatives into their state-of-the-art data centre in Portugal.

“We need to start looking at data centres as a key enabler of further decarbonisation and building sustainable data centres” – Liz O’Sullivan.

This episode explores the effectiveness of the collaboration, looking at both supplying the infrastructure details, as well as consulting services to build a facility that evolves with this dynamic digital landscape. But the discussion also looks to the future in pushing the boundaries of enhancing a sustainable approach to the sector and changing the narrative for future facilities in ensuring innovation and efficient strategies to support the sustainability mission.

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Live at Start Campus! Omer Wilson & Andrew Bradner: The AI and liquid cooling revolution Jun 20, 2025

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Another exclusive episode with Andy Davis and the Inside Data Centre Podcast live from Sines, Portugal! Host Andy Davis is joined by Omer Wilson, Chief Marketing Officer at Start Campus, and Andrew Bradner, General Manager, Cooling Business at Schneider Electric, to chat all things cooling in their new data centre facility in Sines, Portugal!

The episode takes an overview of the industry in terms of cooling technologies, and how they are adopted and transformed into the industry. From regulation challenges, and energy efficiency and driving down PUE’s, Andrew and Omer talk about these challenges and what we can do to address the demanding needs of an ever-changing landscape across the world. Andy also poses the challenges in data centre design, and how the partnership of Schneider Electric and Start Campus is contributing and future-proofing the digital sector.

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Live at Start Campus! Rob Dunn & Pankaj Sharma: Building a foundation for sustainable AI Jun 13, 2025

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Andy Davis is live in Sines, Portugal for an exclusive episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast! Joined by Pankaj Sharma, Executive Vice President, Data Centres, Networks & Services at Schneider Electric, and Robb Dunn, CEO at Start Campus, the episode discusses how this partnership is building the foundations of sustainable AI data centres in their new facility.

The episode highlights the importance of collaboration in ensuring sustainability and efficiency to facilitate one of the largest data centre infrastructures in Europe, as well as their contribution to both Schneider Electric and Start Campus’ sustainability mission. With the industry quickly scaling up and the need for data becoming more prominent, the construction of the data centre in its strategic innovation and forward planning helps form a better narrative for future digital transformation.

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Datacloud Global Congress 2025: 20 years of transforming Global Digital Infrastructure May 13, 2025

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In this week’s of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Paige Reeves and Jessica Lang to preview one of the biggest events in the data centre calendar — the Data Cloud Global Congress, taking place in Cannes from June 3rd to 5th.

Key Topics:

What to expect at Data Cloud Global Congress 2025
The themes and key discussions shaping this year’s agenda
Who should attend and why this event is a must for anyone in the digital infrastructure space
Networking opportunities, new features, and what makes the Cannes setting so special

Whether you're a regular attendee or considering your first trip, this episode offers valuable insight into how to make the most of your time at the event.

🔗 Find out more and register here: Datacloud Global Congress 2025 | Celebrating 20 Years of Digital Infrastructure Leadership

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Data Centre Marketing Club - Cutting Through The Noise May 02, 2025

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Inside Data Centre Podcast – Data Centre Marketing Club: Cutting Through the Noise

In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by the co-founders of the Data Centre Marketing Club:

Nicola Hayes
Rory Flashman-Wells
Adam Nethersole
Giuseppe Caltabiano

Together, they discuss the creation of the Data Centre Marketing Club, its purpose, and why it’s a vital initiative for the data centre industry.

Key Topics:

Why the community was formed and the gap it aims to fill
The importance of marketing in shaping the future of the data centre sector
What the club hopes to achieve through collaboration and shared learning
Details of the upcoming event: “Cutting Through the Noise”, taking place in London on May 22nd

Tune in to learn how this new community is helping marketing professionals in the data centre space connect, collaborate, and elevate the industry’s voice.

Learn more about Data Centre Marketing Club here - Data Center Marketing Club

Register for Breaking through the noise here - Data Centre Marketing Club. Masterclass. Tickets, Thu, May 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM | Eventbrite

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Kirk Offel, CEO Overwatch & Co-Founder DCAC: The Peoples Conference Apr 29, 2025

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In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Kirk Offel, CEO of Overwatch and Co-Founder of DCAC: The People’s Conference.

They dive into the upcoming DCAC Europe Conference, taking place in Dublin on May 13th and 14th.

Key Topics:

How the idea for DCAC came about and the mission behind it
What makes DCAC different from traditional data centre conferences
What attendees can expect from the Dublin event
How to secure your tickets and be part of this unique experience

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at a conference that puts people first and is helping to reshape the way the data centre industry connects and collaborates.

Learn more about DCAC Europe, and secure your tickets, here: DCAC EUROPE |

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