Inside Data Centre Podcast

Andy Davis

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. 

  1. Equinix: Pursuing Excellence Together

    1D AGO

    Equinix: Pursuing Excellence Together

    Send us a text In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Matt Brown, Senior Director of Design Delivery at Equinix, and Andrew Higgins, Senior Director of Global Master Planning and Sustainability at Equinix. They explore how Equinix builds and sustains high-performance teams across global design and construction. Matt and Andrew share career journeys that span engineering, consultancy, leadership, and international project delivery, and they break down how culture, collaboration, talent development, and sustainability shape the way Equinix operates at scale. Key Topics: How diverse backgrounds strengthen global design and construction teamsCreating alignment across regions, time zones, and culturesMentorship, coaching, and career mobility inside EquinixLeadership behaviours that drive autonomy, trust, and well-beingWhy innovation and sustainability motivate high-performing teamsWhat makes Equinix’s culture distinct in a competitive industryTune in for a candid look at how Equinix nurtures people, builds leadership, and delivers global projects at pace. 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

    36 min
  2. Richard Ludwig: M&A Activity in the Data Center sector.

    JAN 30

    Richard Ludwig: M&A Activity in the Data Center sector.

    Send us a text In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Richard Ludwig, Director of Digital Infrastructure at Elantra. Richard breaks down the major financial and M&A activity that shaped 2025, from early market wobbles caused by DeepSeek and Microsoft lease cancellations to record-breaking deals, including the $40 billion Cyline acquisition. They also explore what's driving continued investment in 2026 and beyond. Key Topics: Why 2025 saw the largest data centre M&A deal ever at $40BN.Enterprise colo making a comeback as hyperscale valuations price out mid-market funds.Neo clouds emerging as a new category of customer alongside hyperscalers.Power constraints, AI growth zones, and the UK's pricing challenges.Full stack acquisitions and Middle East expansion trends for 2026.Why flashy megawatt announcements aren't always what they seem.Tune in for a sharp, insider look at where the money's flowing, and where it's heading next. Download the report here - Alantra 2025 Data Centre M&A Review - DataX Connect Learn more about Alantra - Alantra | Possibility is in the ascent 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

    30 min
  3. 12/16/2025

    Waleed Zafar, XYZ Reality: What actually happened in 2025?!

    Send us a text In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Waleed Zafar, Chief Revenue Officer at XYZ Reality. They look back on a pivotal year for the data centre sector and unpack how rapid demand, rising capex and global talent shortages are reshaping construction. Waleed also shares how XYZ Reality’s technology is influencing delivery models at scale and helping major developers execute faster across global portfolios. Key Topics:  • Why 2025 became the year of execution for hyperscale data centre builds  • How talent shortages are slowing delivery and driving adoption of new technology  • The impact of real-time, objective field data on decision making and productivity  • Case study: 408 days saved and $130M commercial impact across a seven-project portfolio  • Lessons from global deployments and how clients benchmark productivity across regions  • Rising capex, shifting geographic demand and what this means heading into 2026  • Why modular works in pockets, and where flexibility still demands traditional build methods Tune in to hear Waleed’s view on what 2026 will reveal about who can truly execute at scale in the data centre race. 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

    26 min
  4. Tim Heidel, CEO VEIR: Power Delivery for AI Data Centers.

    12/12/2025

    Tim Heidel, CEO VEIR: Power Delivery for AI Data Centers.

    Send us a text In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Tim Heidel, CEO and Co-Founder of VEIR. Tim shares how his background in electrical engineering, MIT, ARPA-E, and Breakthrough Energy led him to tackling the sector’s toughest power delivery challenges. The conversation centres on the scale of the data centre power crisis, why infrastructure can’t keep up, and how Veir’s superconducting technology aims to change what’s possible. Key Topics: • Why data centre power demand is set to more than double by 2030 • How megawatt-scale racks are transforming power delivery inside facilities • The limits of copper and aluminium cables as densities and distances grow • What Veir’s superconducting technology achieves at low and medium voltage • How their 3 MW live demo proves readiness for real-world deployment • Why speed, labour shortages and safety drive interest in new solutions • The growing need for flexible, future-proof data centre design Tune in to hear Tim’s outlook on power, grid expansion, and how the industry can rethink long-held assumptions to meet unprecedented demand. 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

    28 min
  5. National Data Centre Day: Building a Unified Message for the Industry

    09/12/2025

    National Data Centre Day: Building a Unified Message for the Industry

    Send us a text Andy Davis is joined by co-host Rory Flashman, MD at Spa Communications, for a special episode marking the first-ever National Data Centre Day. Together they explore why the industry urgently needs a unified message – and how collaboration can transform the public perception of datacentres. Right now, one of the sector’s biggest challenges is a lack of a truly unified, collective narrative. Andy and Rory unpack the difficulties of building a shared story, discuss the importance of transparency, and examine how new initiatives are paving the way forward for the next generation to join the sector. “Collaboration goes hand-in-hand with community,” Rory notes. “We need to do a better job at telling stories and opening up so we can change public perception on a broader scale”. The session also discusses the importance of National Data Centre Day - which spotlights the critical role of data centres in the UK’s economic and AI ambitions. Its goal is to raise awareness, inspire future talent and show why this technology underpins modern life. With over 50 organisations already backing the initiative, this episode is a call to action for the entire industry to come together and amplify the #NDCD message. 📅 Join us on 16 October for our first-ever live audience podcast, featuring senior leaders and communications experts discussing how to reshape the narrative and grow the industry. Apply for a ticket here - Inside Data Centre Pubcast 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

    23 min

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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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