Data Center Richness

Rich Miller

Data Center Richness brings you expert insights on the world of data centers, cloud computing and AI infrastructure. Join respected industry expert Rich Miller for conversations that will help you understand the fast-moving world of digital infrastructure, and what it means to you. Rich Miller is a journalist and analyst who has been tracking the data center industry for more than 25 years, explaining how data centers are central to the Internet, the AI revolution, and the energy transition. Rich founded and led two of the sector's leading publications (Data Center Frontier and Data Center Knowledge), and his insights have been featured in major media including CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Wired, and The New York Times. We bring you interviews with the top thought leaders and innovators building the digital economy. These conversations are particularly relevant for data center professionals and those in the energy industry, exploring the road ahead for AI infrastructure.

  1. Using AI to Unlock More Power for Data Centers

    21 AVR.

    Using AI to Unlock More Power for Data Centers

    We've all seen the headlines about AI data centers using up grid capacity and raising power prices. What you may not know is that AI can also find more power and help lower consumer bills. In this video we profile a startup called GridCARE, which is using AI tools and software to unlock more existing electricity for utilities and power grids. CEO Amit Narayan shares how this technology located 400 megawatts of capacity in one of the nation's busiest data center markets, enabling enough power for 5 new data center projects.     What's even better is that if a utility can serve more data centers without having to build new transmission lines, it can actually lower power bills for consumers, and utilities can use the savings to improve their infrastructure.  Yes, AI data centers use a lot of power. But there's much more to the story. Here's an overview of my conversation with GridCARE's Amit Narayan. 00:00 - Same Grid, Only With More Capacity 01:50 - Amit Narayan's Entrepreneurial Journey 05:30 - How GridCARE Works with Utilities and Data Centers 10:20 - Managing Peaks to Unlock Power 15:00 - Grid Optimization and Site Selection 17:45 - Finding 400 Megawatts for PGE in Oregon 24:00 - The Road Ahead: A Grid-Optimized Future  ------------------------------------------------------------------------ At Data Center Richness we demystify technology and explain why data centers matter, and what comes next for the Internet, cloud computing and AI. Host Rich Miller is a journalist and analyst who has been covering the data center sector for 25 years. Subscribe to our channel for more insights: https://www.youtube.com/@DataCenterRichness?sub_confirmation=1 NOW ON SUBSTACK! Check out the Data Center Richness Substack:  https://datacenterrichness.substack.com/  On the Web: Data Center Richness https://datacenterpodcast.com/ LINKS FROM THIS SHOW GridCARE https://www.gridcare.ai/ PGE and GridCARE Accelerate Hundreds of Megawatts of Data Center Power https://www.gridcare.ai/post/pge-and-gridcare-accelerate-hundreds-of-megawatts Amu Narayan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitnarayan/ Rich Miller on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/datacenterfrontier/   RELATED VIDEOS: Fixing the AI Power Grid https://youtu.be/uwNa5dZfo90?si=DrOgnZv6ymKUHzd- The Solar Startup Aiming to Transform Data Centers https://youtu.be/KPdI5OW-TUw?si=8a10IaGZGQAcbWEF Data Centers in Space? https://youtu.be/huBe4mbycZc?si=bGX7vopdGpTAqRyG All video by Data Center Richness. Supplemental music via Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/60o8qx

    27 min
  2. The State of the Data Center 2026

    15 AVR.

    The State of the Data Center 2026

    These are boom times for conferences about data centers and AI. In a time of Big, Fast, Change, industry events provide essential education and networking for the many folks who are new to the data center sector. One of the largest events on the conference schedule is Data Center World, which gets underway next week in Washington, D.C. We sat down with Bill Kleyman, the Executive Chairman of Data Center World, to talk about the growth of conferences, and their important role in the industry.  Bill has LOTS to share about the scope and agenda for Data Center World, and shares highlights from the AFCOM State of the Data Center Report. Bill is an old friend and colleague, and you'll appreciate the energy and insight he brings to our discussion. Here's an overview of my talk with Bill Kleyman: 00:00 - The Data Center Conference Boom 02:25 - Meet Bill Kleyman, Data Center World Goes Global 08:30 - Building an Event Agenda Amid a Firehose of Change 12:00 - The State of the Data Center 2026 Report Highlights 22:00 - Rich's Take on the Report's Top Trends 28:30 - Hot Sessions for DCW Attendees 32:20 - A New Era for Data Center Security Concerns ------------------------------------------------------------------------ At Data Center Richness we demystify technology and explain why data centers matter, and what comes next for the Internet, cloud computing and AI. Host Rich Miller is a journalist and analyst who has been covering the data center sector for 25 years. Subscribe to our channel for more insights: https://www.youtube.com/@DataCenterRichness?sub_confirmation=1 NOW ON SUBSTACK! Check out the Data Center Richness Substack:  https://datacenterrichness.substack.com/  On the Web: Data Center Richness https://datacenterpodcast.com/ LINKS FROM THIS SHOW Data Center World 2026 https://datacenterworld.com/ The New Front Line: Securing Data Centers in the AI Era https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/security-and-risk-management/the-new-front-line-securing-data-centers-in-the-ai-era State of the Data Center 2026 Executive Summary https://afcom.com/news/720973/WHITEPAPER--State-of-the-Data-Center-2026-Executive-Summary.htm Apolo - Bill's day job ... he is the CEO https://www.apolo.us/ Bill Kleyman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/billkleyman/ Rich Miller on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/datacenterfrontier/ RELATED VIDEOS: Power, Bravery and Nuclear Data Centers https://youtu.be/STr3FHuBhok?si=XBJLbKW3BkfCqNG5 Why AI Will be a Paradigm Shift for Tech https://youtu.be/u-Lv9MwS7x8?si=2O0qDYz_Fc4XVJGi All video by Data Center Richness. Supplemental music via Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/60o8qx

    44 min
  3. The Solar Startup Aiming to Transform Data Centers

    24 MARS

    The Solar Startup Aiming to Transform Data Centers

    Let's talk about solar-powered data centers. A lot of the recent discussion of data center power has focused on strategies supported by natural gas, or perhaps small modular nuclear reactors.  But what about renewable energy?     Today my guest is Nic Bustamante, who has held data center leadership positions at several hyperscale players. Nic is the Chief Data Center Officer at Exowatt, a renewable energy company with an innovative approach to delivering clean power around the clock for data center campuses. It combines several existing technologies - thermal solar, Fresnel concentrating lenses, and the Stirling engine - to create a module that provides solar power and energy storage without lithium batteries.   We talk about the current state of data center energy, Exowatt's thermal solar technology, and the opportunity for solar in the AI boom. Here's an overview of our conversation: 00:00 - The Solar Opportunity for AI Data Centers 01:20 - Nic Bustamante and his Data Center Journey 03:15 - A Box of Hot Rocks: What's Different About Exowatt? 09:30 - How Much Land Does Solar Need (at AI Scale) 18:00 - The Geography of Solar Data Centers  25:00 - Community Relations and Solar 32:00 - How Inference Could Shape Solar Deployments ------------------------------------------------------------------------ At Data Center Richness we demystify technology and explain why data centers matter, and what comes next for the Internet, cloud computing and AI. Host Rich Miller is a journalist and analyst who has been covering the data center sector for 25 years. Subscribe to our channel for more insights: https://www.youtube.com/@DataCenterRichness?sub_confirmation=1 NOW ON SUBSTACK! Check out the Data Center Richness Substack:  https://datacenterrichness.substack.com/  On the Web: Data Center Richness https://datacenterpodcast.com/ LINKS FROM THIS SHOW Exowatt  https://www.exowatt.com/ ExoRise Powered Land https://www.exowatt.com/exorise Nic Bustamante on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nbustamante/ Rich Miller on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/datacenterfrontier/ RELATED VIDEOS: Why AI Data Centers Are Building Their Own Power https://youtu.be/Yx7QGNQsJaQ?si=5KI-IgaaZU7GAtwL Decoding Data Center Power (Dan Crosby) https://youtu.be/GJiBqvUl5rU?si=OP8wPhevaZnyY8xL Why Data Centers Are Turning to Bloom Energy https://youtu.be/Z-udNWq2bAg?si=E1a0OPEgdM9Dz_jT All video by Data Center Richness. Supplemental music via Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/60o8qx

    43 min
  4. What's Next for Onsite Energy and Data Center Power

    3 MARS

    What's Next for Onsite Energy and Data Center Power

    One of the biggest growth stories of 2026 is the rise of on-site powers for data centers. The AI boom is driving huge growth in demand for electricity to support AI factories, as well as traditional cloud workloads.  But many major markets have limited availability of utility power, as electric grids are struggling to keep pace with the growth of digital infrastructure.  Today on Data Center Richness, we are talking on-site power for data centers. Our guest is Scott Yappen, a business development specialist with Wartsila, a Finnish company that has been a major player in the global power market. Over the past year, Wartsila has signed several deals to provide generation capacity for U.S.  utilities and and developers to support data center growth.  Our topics include the growth of data demand, options for onsite power, the supply of engines, and the key role of energy storage in future data center campuses. Here's an overview: 00:00 - Onsite Power, and Why it Matters 1:00 - Meet Scott Yappen of Wartsila. 5:00 - About Wartsila and Its Energy Offerings 8:00 - The Power Squeeze and the Rise of Onsite Generation 11:30 - Supply, Demand and Equipment Timelines 18:30 - Criteria for Onsite Power Development 21:00 - Bridging Power Vs Permanent Power 27:00 - The Road Ahead ------------------------------------------------------------------------ At Data Center Richness we demystify technology and explain why data centers matter, and what comes next for the Internet, cloud computing and AI. Host Rich Miller is a journalist and analyst who has been covering the data center sector for 25 years. Subscribe to our channel for more insights: https://www.youtube.com/@DataCenterRichness?sub_confirmation=1 NOW ON SUBSTACK! Check out the Data Center Richness Substack:  https://datacenterrichness.substack.com/ On the Web: Data Center Richness https://datacenterpodcast.com/ LINKS FROM THIS SHOW Wartsila Data Center Power Solutions https://www.wartsila.com/energy/engine-power-plant-solutions/flexible-baseload-power-plants/data-center-power-solutions Wartsila Chosen for Major U.S. Data Center Project  https://www.wartsila.com/media/news/29-01-2026-wartsila-chosen-for-a-major-u-s-power-plant-project-addressing-critical-energy-demand-driven-by-data-center-development-3711601 Scott Yappen on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottyappen/ Rich Miller on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/datacenterfrontier/ RELATED VIDEOS: Why AI Data Centers Are Building Their Own Power https://youtu.be/Yx7QGNQsJaQ Why Every Data Center Pro is Talking About Power (Dan Crosby) https://youtu.be/GJiBqvUl5rU?si=PyyLwfBINXWtI8oo Why Data Centers Are Turning to Bloom Energy https://youtu.be/Z-udNWq2bAg?si=vHOizsz7AqT5M7eQ All video by Data Center Richness. Supplemental music via Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/60o8qx

    36 min
  5. Solving the Speed to Power Problem

    24 FÉVR.

    Solving the Speed to Power Problem

    Solving the Speed to Power Problem Speed to power is the hot topic these days, as data center operators race to deploy new capacity for AI services. Many of the leading players in the AI sector say they are capacity constrained - meaning they can't get new compute fast enough.  Meanwhile, many utilities are also constrained, and have limited power availabel for new data center builds. Bridging this power gap is one of the most critical issues for the AI ecosystem.  That's our topic today on Data Center Richness, and our guest is Ned Buschelman, the director of engineering at APR Energy. APR has lengthy experience providing g power bridging solutions to major industrial users.   Ned shares how power constraints have created an opportunity for APR Energy and other providers of on-site energy solutions, how APR works with data center customers, and the future out look for on-site power.     Here's an overview of our discussion: 00:00 - Solving Capacity Constraints for AI 02:00 - About Ned Buschelman's Data Center Journey and APR Energy 04:30 - The Data Center Opportunity for Power Providers 07:20 - The Geography of Onsite Power for Data Centers 09:00 - What Customers Need to Know When Considering Onsite Power  10:45 - Bridging Power or Long-Term Generation?   13:15 - Timelines for Turbines and Engine Equipment 17:00 - The Road Ahead for Onsite Power ------------------------------------------------------------------------ At Data Center Richness we demystify technology and explain why data centers matter, and what comes next for the Internet, cloud computing and AI. Host Rich Miller is a journalist and analyst who has been covering the data center sector for 25 years. Subscribe to our channel for more insights: https://www.youtube.com/@DataCenterRichness?sub_confirmation=1 NOW ON SUBSTACK! Check out the Data Center Richness Substack:  https://datacenterrichness.substack.com/  On the Web: Data Center Richness https://datacenterpodcast.com/ LINKS FROM THIS SHOW APR Energy https://www.aprenergy.com/ APR  Energy Expands Power Generation Capacity to 1.1 GW   https://www.aprenergy.com/apr-energy-expands-power-generation-capacity-to-over-1-1-gw-as-data-center-power-demand-soars/ Ned Buschelman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nbuschelman/ Rich Miller on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/datacenterfrontier/ RELATED VIDEOS: Why AI Data Centers Are Building Their Own Power  https://youtu.be/Yx7QGNQsJaQ Why Every Data Center Pro is Talking About Power (Dan Crosby) https://youtu.be/GJiBqvUl5rU?si=PyyLwfBINXWtI8oo Why Data Centers Are Turning to Bloom Energy https://youtu.be/Z-udNWq2bAg?si=vHOizsz7AqT5M7eQ All video by Data Center Richness. Supplemental music via Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/60o8qx

    21 min
  6. The State of Enterprise Data Centers in 2026

    10 FÉVR.

    The State of Enterprise Data Centers in 2026

    There's been a big focus on hyperscale facilities for generative AI. Where does the enterprise customer fit in the current data center landscape? One of the providers focused on the enterprise market is Flexential, a company with a history providing network-focused colocation and wholesale space in second-tier markets. Flexential CEO Ryan Mallory joins us today on Data Center Richness to share his take on the state of the enterprise data center market, how enterprises are adopting AI, and the road ahead for Flexential. Here's an overview of our conversation: 00:00 - The Enterprise AI Data Center Landscape 01:30 - Ryan Mallory's Data Center Journey 02:52 - About Flexential: Services, Infrastructure and Who it Helps 05:55 - The Evolution of Design in the Era of AI 10:20 - Balancing Wholesale and Multi-Tenant Requirements 12:00 - The Cloudy Context for Enterprise AI 15:00 - Where AI is Gaining Traction in the Enterprise 18:00 - AI and the Enterprise Network 21:30 - Data Center Geography and the Road Ahead  26:00 - Where Will Inference Live? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- At Data Center Richness we demystify technology and explain why data centers matter, and what comes next for the Internet, cloud computing and AI. Host Rich Miller is a journalist and analyst who has been covering the data center sector for 25 years. Subscribe to our channel for more insights: https://www.youtube.com/@DataCenterRichness?sub_confirmation=1 NOW ON SUBSTACK! Check out the Data Center Richness Substack:  https://datacenterrichness.substack.com/ On the Web: Data Center Richness https://datacenterrichness.com/ LINKS FROM THIS SHOW Flexential https://www.flexential.com/ Flexential Lines up $800 Million toDrive Growth https://www.flexential.com/resources/press-release/flexential-completes-800-million-asset-backed-securities-offering Ryan Mallory on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-mallory-3483504/ Rich Miller on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/datacenterfrontier/ RELATED VIDEOS: Why Data Centers Are Moving to Power-Rich Locations https://youtu.be/AlIwlsiLa5M Data Center Innovation in the Age of AI https://youtu.be/P_0U0SLFJc8?si=Khxv-My10V0V3slU How Will Data Centers Be Different in 2030 https://youtu.be/IUO8fUWNoX8?si=FmoHM5EuAjOAlnpn All video by Data Center Richness. Supplemental music via Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/60o8qx

    31 min
  7. Data Centers and Energy: Bridging the Knowledge Gap

    3 FÉVR.

    Data Centers and Energy: Bridging the Knowledge Gap

    The AI boom is creating a massive business opportunity at the intersection of the data center and energy sectors. But these are both complex industries with lots of specialized knowledge. How can these two crucial industries work together effectively to build the future? We explore this questions today with the help of Arushi Sharma Frank, who is an expert in energy market economics, regulation, and technology. Her work spans the intersection of policy, markets, and infrastructure, shaping how complex energy systems evolve under structural change. With industry background at Constellation Energy and Tesla, she is now a senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies,  Arushi has been a fantastic source of information about power and policy, the energy markets, and the workings of utilities and power grids. I first encountered her work on energy podcasts, and asked her to share her insights with my audience here at Data Center Richness. Our conversations looks at the AI power crunch, why solving it is so challenging, and how better communications can help. And Arushi shares her insights on recent efforts to address power constraints on the PJM and ERCOT grids.  We cover a lot of ground, and share lots of insights and educational resources along the way. Here's an overview of our conversation: 00:00 -  The AI Boom Energizes Two Key Sectors 02:30 - Arushi Sharma Frank's career journey and current work in the energy sector. 08:45 - How the AI Boom Has Disrupted Energy 13:15 - Flexibility: What it Means for Energy and Data Centers 22:00 - Educating the Energy Sector About Data Centers 24:00 - Hyperscale Secrecy as a Barrier to Progress 30:30 - How Policy and Regulation are Positioned to Help 35:40 - The PJM Dilemma: The White House Gets Involved 50:20 - How Batteries Can Aid Data Centers (and the Grid) 55:00 - The Road Ahead: Opportunities for Change --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Data Center Richness we demystify technology and explain why data centers matter, and what comes next for the Internet, cloud computing and AI. Host Rich Miller is a journalist and analyst who has been covering the data center sector for 25 years. Subscribe to our channel for more insights: https://www.youtube.com/@DataCenterRichness?sub_confirmation=1 NOW ON SUBSTACK! Check out the Data Center Richness Substack:  https://datacenterrichness.substack.com/  On the Web: Data Center Richness https://datacenterrichness.com/ LINKS FROM THIS SHOW Arushi Sharma Frank on Substack https://arushisharmafrank.substack.com/ Arushi Sharma Frank at CSIS https://www.csis.org/people/arushi-sharma-frank Upcoming "Ted Talk" on ERCOT  https://arushisharmafrank.substack.com/p/grid-positive-people-positive-where   ERCOT PGRR 134 Issue https://www.ercot.com/mktrules/issues/PGRR134#keydocs Rich Miller on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/datacenterfrontier/ RELATED VIDEOS: Data Centers, AI and the Future of Power https://youtu.be/EYo2YK7L5q0?si=x60ed4yWu46gt3fV Why Every Data Center Pro is Talking About Power https://youtu.be/GJiBqvUl5rU Flexibility: The Key to Unlocking Data Center Power https://youtu.be/D6-1QxRRxoA?si=OUgglh2wSJ0abOhF All video by Data Center Richness. Supplemental music via Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/60o8qx

    1 h 7 min
  8. Data Centers in Space: Talking Tech With Space Pioneer Chris Stott

    21 JANV.

    Data Centers in Space: Talking Tech With Space Pioneer Chris Stott

    Why the Future of Data Might Be Off Earth Data centers in space are a hot topic. Hyperscale data center builders like Google and Crusoe are planning space-based facilities, and tech veterans like Eric Schmidt, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk also have ambitions for deploying data centers in space. All these headlines have folks wondering - are data centers in space a pipe dream, or the next phase in digital infrastructure? To find out, I sought out someone who has actually deployed data storage on the moon. Chris Stott is the executive chairman of Lonestar Data Holdings, whose mission is to provide data storage in outer space, including on the surface of the moon. On today's show, Chris shares about Lonestar's missions to the moon, what's involved in deploying IT infrastructure in space, how data sovereignty works above the earth, and the future growth prospects for data centers in outer space. This was a really fun conversation, which I think you'll enjoy. 00:00 - Data Centers in Space - The Final Frontier?  01:30 - Meet Chris Stott of Lonestar Data. Chris shares about his career in the space industry. 03:00 - Why Lonestar Data Holdings was founded, and details on its lunar missions 05:25 - Why the Moon for Data Storage? 10:20 - How Operating in Space is Different - Cooling, Radiation and more 16:20 - Data Sovereignty in Space (and how it differs from Terrestrial Data Storage) 19:00 - Why are There so Many Space Data Center Initiatives? 23:45 - Free Power? A Closer Look at Solar Arrays in Space 26:40 - The Road Ahead: Lonestar Data's Roadmap for Data Storage in Space ---------------------------------------------------------------------- At Data Center Richness we demystify technology and explain why data centers matter, and what comes next for the Internet, cloud computing and AI. Host Rich Miller is a journalist and analyst who has been covering the data center sector for 25 years. Subscribe to our channel for more insights: https://www.youtube.com/@DataCenterRichness?sub_confirmation=1 NOW ON SUBSTACK! Check out the Data Center Richness Substack: https://datacenterrichness.substack.com/ On the Web: Data Center Richness https://datacenterrichness.com/ LINKS FROM THIS SHOW Lonestar Data Holdings https://www.lonestarlunar.com/ Lonestar on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/lonestar-data-holdings/ Lonestar Data Makes it to the Moon https://www.datacenterfrontier.com/edge-computing/article/33037610/lonestar-data-makes-it-to-the-moon-on-im-1-lunar-lander Chris Stott on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-stott-aa0820/ Rich Miller on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/datacenterfrontier/ RELATED VIDEOS: Data Center Innovation in the Age of AI https://youtu.be/P_0U0SLFJc8?si=Khxv-My10V0V3slU Why Every Data Center Pro is Talking About Power Now https://youtu.be/GJiBqvUl5rU?si=KqZsV0pkwb_aywdq All video by Data Center Richness. Supplemental music via Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/60o8qx

    34 min

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Data Center Richness brings you expert insights on the world of data centers, cloud computing and AI infrastructure. Join respected industry expert Rich Miller for conversations that will help you understand the fast-moving world of digital infrastructure, and what it means to you. Rich Miller is a journalist and analyst who has been tracking the data center industry for more than 25 years, explaining how data centers are central to the Internet, the AI revolution, and the energy transition. Rich founded and led two of the sector's leading publications (Data Center Frontier and Data Center Knowledge), and his insights have been featured in major media including CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Wired, and The New York Times. We bring you interviews with the top thought leaders and innovators building the digital economy. These conversations are particularly relevant for data center professionals and those in the energy industry, exploring the road ahead for AI infrastructure.

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