Inside Data Centre Podcast Andy Davis

On 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)
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

On 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 made
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

On 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 Data
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

On 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-1708092268934

Learn more here - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kick-for-a-cause-uk-dc-charity-trophy/
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

On this weeks episode I am joined by Phill Lawson-Shanks, Chief Innovation Officer at Aligned Data Centers. It has been 3 years since our previous episode and a lot has happened in that time. 

We discuss how the sector has developed over the last 3 years, and what is driving the insatiable demand. 

Phill shares an insight to Aligned Data Centers new cooling technology, DELTAFlow, and outlines what is driving the need to develop new cooling technologies. Aligned is a company that is always on the front foot and this discussion gives you an insight to what you can expect next.

Learn from about Aligned Data Centers here - https://aligneddc.com/
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

In this episode I am joined by George Rockett, the founder of DCD. George discusses his career in the sector, how events have evolved, and how he now plans to bring together the whole of digital infrastructure with a new event: Yotta.

George shares how he started his career and how/why DCD was established. We discuss how the company has evolved and why they moved into physical events.

We then discuss how events have changed over time, how locations of events have shifted, and what attendees are now looking for when they attend industry events. 

Finally we discuss Yotta, a new event taking place in Las Vegas on Oct 7-9 2024. George outlines the reasons for the new event and what he is hoping it will achieve. 

Find out more about Yotta, and secure tickets here - https://www.yotta.vegas/ 
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