The Connectivity Podcast MATTIAS FRIDSTRÖM

In this episode, David Tomalin, Group CTO at CityFibre joins the podcast to discuss what sorts of fiber are used for broadband services, how to choose the best locations and routes when expanding a network, and the need for more intelligent data in the business. 

Javad Shabani is Assistant Professor of Physics and Director of the Center of Quantum Information Physics at New York University. He joins the podcast to share his expertise on the quantum development:
The next big thing in quantum computingBreakthroughs in quantum communicationSustainability aspects Funding quantum researchQuantum computing in mobile networks

Javad Shabani is Assistant Professor of Physics and Director of the Center of Quantum Information Physics at New York University. He joins the podcast to share his expertise on the quantum development:
How close are we to some really cool stuff in this area – in the lab and in the real world?Quantum computing use casesInfrastructure limitationsQuantum Key DistributionCompeting for skills with big tech companies

Marina Otero Verzier is an architect and researcher who in 2022 received Harvard’s Wheelwright Prize for a project on the future of data storage. She aims to publish the first open-source manual for global data center architecture design, featuring examples of ecological, sustainable, and egalitarian data storage models used in data centers across the world. Marina Otero Verzier’s work is especially urgent at a time when digital-data production is outpacing the scalability of today’s storage solutions, and AI usage is on the rise.
In this episode, Marina Otero Verzier and Mattias Fridström discuss:
Government involvement in the data center industry New frontiers for data center design, like data centers in space  Physical security of data centersMeasuring data center sustainabilityQuantum computing’s impact on data center designThe rise of decentralized networks of data centers, using a variety of architectures, complementing the traditional facilities

Marina Otero Verzier is an architect and researcher who in 2022 received Harvard’s Wheelwright Prize for a project on the future of data storage. She aims to publish the first open-source manual for global data center architecture design, featuring examples of ecological, sustainable, and egalitarian data storage models used in data centers across the world. Marina Otero Verzier’s work is especially urgent at a time when digital-data production is outpacing the scalability of today’s storage solutions, and AI usage is on the rise.
In this episode, Marina Otero Verzier and Mattias Fridström discuss:
Trends driving the need for more sustainable data centersHer awarded project on the future of data storage, Future Storage: Architectures to Host the MetaverseThe benefits of bringing architectural skills to the colocations industryInsights from the data centers that Marina has visited across the world Factors besides connectivity that matter when choosing a data center location, such as energy consumption, tax benefits, climate, access to water and landData center locations that Marina plans to visit next for her research 

Michael Potter is an entrepreneur, documentary filmmaker, author, and social enterprise investor. In this episode, he and Mattias Fridström discuss:
Obstacles to overcome in developing countries and how Geeks without Frontiers, an NGO co-founded by Michael, can support this work.His involvement in Intel’s N50 initiative, striving for digital adoption for the next 50% of the planet.Michael's work as a documentary film producer for titles including Do You Dream in Color?, Orphans of Apollo, The University, and Immortality or Bust.The power of exponential technology like AI and the challenges it brings for policymakers. How the decentralization movement can empower individuals and small businesses to do good things.