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Humanity has never been more reliant on the Internet and by association, data centers.

As the global pandemic pushed more users online, the world’s reliance on digital tools for remote working, learning and entertainment increased and the demand for cloud services grew in accordance. Data center construction projects worldwide have since been accelerated by cloud service providers and data center owner operators alike as they seek to build capacity at pace to meet customer needs.

In episode one of CyrusOne Connects, we are privileged to welcome Eric Schwartz, CEO and Brian Doricko, Vice President of Strategic Sales at CyrusOne, to the podcast.

Guided by our Host, Matthew Pullen, EVP & MD Europe at CyrusOne, Eric shares his perspective on the major opportunities and challenges facing the data center industry today. He delves into how continued demand has affected capacity, speed, and performance, as well as the impact of rising costs and inflation on the industry’s ability to meet demand.

Brian follows and leaves no stone unturned in a truly fascinating discussion about the evolution of data centers and networks to deliver against increased demand.

We hope you enjoy this thought-provoking discussion with two impressive minds, and thank you for listening. We’d love to hear your thoughts, so please don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe.  

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Guests:
Eric Schwartz, CEO, CyrusOne
Brian Doricko, SVP, Corporate Development, CyrusOne

Like many corporations worldwide, CyrusOne is committed to procure 100% green energy worldwide by 2030 as part of its pledge to become carbon neutral. There are many elements that encompass a corporation's’ sustainability strategy which requires ongoing investment, flexibility and commitment.

In episode two we are thrilled to introduce Dr. David Kingham, a trained theoretical physicist and Executive Vice Chairman at Tokamak Energy, along with Tom Kingham, Director of Solutions Engineering at CyrusOne, to the podcast.

Guided by our Host, Matthew Pullen, EVP & MD Europe at CyrusOne, we explore how Tokamak Energy is leading the race against time to replace worldwide reliance on fossil fuels by developing technology capable of recreating the energy that powers the sun, and in doing so create the world’s ultimate sustainable source of energy – FUSION. We seek to demystify the science and explain what needs to happen to make fusion energy a globally available and secure resource for the world’s energy needs.

With Tom, we go on to discuss and relate the impact and importance of fusion for the data center industry and what it needs to do to ensure widespread adoption and answer the ultimate question, ‘Is fusion the only true sustainable energy solution for the data center industry?’

We hope you enjoy this inspiring discussion with our guests today and thank you for listening. We’d love to hear your thoughts, so please don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe.  

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Guests:
David Kingham, Executive Vice Chairman, Tokamak Energy Ltd
Tom Kingham, Director, Engineering Solutions, CyrusOne

Further Reading:
Why Fusion Energy is Essential for Global Energy Security and a Path to Net Zero

The data center industry is experiencing a critical skills shortage and if it doesn’t evolve in time, it is only set to get worse.

As the recent Uptime Institute statistics suggest, half of existing engineering staff will retire by 2025, yet the number of staff needed to run the world’s data centers will grow from around 2 million to nearly 2.3 million by 2025, we need to act now.

In episode three we are delighted to welcome Andrew Stevens, President and CEO, CNet Training and Steve Hayward, Senior Director, European Operations at CyrusOne, to the podcast.

Guided by our Host, Matthew Pullen, EVP & MD Europe at CyrusOne we discuss the challenges of maintaining current workforces whilst growing the talent pool for the future. Our guests also share new approaches and fresh perspectives that organizations within the data center industry struggling to attract talent can adopt to combat this ongoing skills shortage.

We hope you enjoy this thought-provoking discussion with actionable advice, and thank you for listening. We’d love to hear your thoughts, so please don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe.  

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Guests:
Steve Hayward, Senior Director, European Operations, CyrusOne
Andrew Stevens, President and CEO, CNet Training

Further Reading:
Combatting the Data Center Industry’s Skills Gap

Cloud computing has become a fundamental requirement for most organizations. However, the tenets of the options available to enterprise customers and the related value of each are still largely misunderstood. As a result, many companies employ inappropriate or ineffective cloud strategies.

In episode four we are delighted to welcome Peter Moser, Chief Technologist, IoT and AI Strategist at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Fred Holloway, VP Channel Sales at CyrusOne, to the podcast.

Guided by our Host, Matthew Pullen, EVP & MD Europe at CyrusOne we draw upon the incredible wealth of expertise between two industry veterans. We explore the cloud options available to enterprise customers, how they can effectively evaluate them, and where the data center sits amidst the choices.

We hope you come away from our discussion having learned a great deal from our guests' expertise, and thank you for listening. We’d love to hear your thoughts, so please don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe.  

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Guests:
Peter Moser, Chief Technologist, IoT and AI Strategist at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Fred Holloway, VP, Enterprise Sales, CyrusOne

Faced with a shortage of people, equipment and materials, the supply chain is a notable and increasing concern for many industries - and the data center industry is no exception.

According to a report from the advisory organization, Uptime Institute, the pandemic, extreme weather and political instability have all contributed to disrupting global supply chains. Furthermore, a survey conducted for the report indicates that suppliers believe the problems within the supply chain will continue over the next two years for critical data center products and services.

With the data center industry experiencing significant demand and growth, the ambitions and opportunities within the sector remain high; however, the sector may be forced to alter schedules and plans if supply chain issues persist. The industry will need to demonstrate its resilience and creativity to meet the enormous demand, particularly regarding personnel, equipment and construction.

In episode five we are delighted to introduce Andy Isaacs, Vice President, Procurement, at CyrusOne and Dan Ayley, Director, Global Head of Industrial, Science & Technology at Turner & Townsend to the podcast.

Guided by our Host, Matthew Pullen, EVP & MD Europe at CyrusOne we present an honest and realistic view on the impact the supply chain challenges are having on the data center industry and offer practical guidance on how to navigate them.

We hope you enjoy this thought-provoking discussion with actionable advice, and thank you for listening. We’d love to hear your thoughts, so please don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe.  

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Guests:
Andy Isaacs, Vice President, Procurement, CyrusOne
Dan Ayley, Director, Global Head of Industrial, Science & Technology, Turner & Townsend

Further Reading:
Turner & Townsend 2022 Data Center Cost Index

Shaped by evolving consumer behavior, enterprise needs and economic instability, the data center market is presented with unique challenges and opportunities which it will have to navigate for years to come.

In the sixth and final episode of the series we are honored to welcome Co-Founder, former CEO and Member of CyrusOne’s Board of Directors, Dave Ferdman, to the podcast.

Guided by our Host, Matthew Pullen, EVP & MD Europe at CyrusOne, and against the backdrop of an incredible career with CyrusOne spanning well over 20 years, we explore what’s next for the data center and the industry more broadly. Dave candidly outlines the very real challenges of growing a data center business, even at scale, sustainably.

We hope you enjoy Dave’s perspective on the data center industry and appreciate his unique insight. Thank you for listening, we’d love to hear your thoughts, so please don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe.  

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Guest:
Dave Ferdman, Co-Founder and Board of Directors, CyrusOne