Send us a text In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Jim Hart, CEO of BCS Consultancy. Jim returns to the show to share the latest insights from BCS’s 2025 Summer Report a data-rich snapshot of where the data centre industry is heading. Together, they explore the accelerating demand for AI-ready infrastructure, the widening skills gap, and the urgent need for smarter communication across the sector. Key Topics: Why data centre demand continues to outpace supp...
Jul 25, 2025•30 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Send us a text In this latest episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, our hosts Andy Davis and Rory Flashman are joined by Gary Watson, Country Manager & Company Director (Ireland) at Keppel Data Centres, and Susan Anderson, Managing Director of The Brand Marquee, to discuss the growth of the data centre market in various regions, including Ireland, and how we can communicate with the industry to bring more excitement and education to the landscape. Gary and Susan speak more on how bringi...
Jul 22, 2025•21 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Send us a text What does it take to start a business in the digital infrastructure sector? Joining hosts Andy Davis and Rory Flashman for a new episode of the Inside Data Centre podcast are two pioneering founders; David Mitchell, CEO and Founder of XYZ Reality, and Alexander Goodall, CEO and Founder of Xela Energy. From navigating the challenges in rapid scaling to meet the needs of the industry, Alexander and David share their experience in building trust with customers to buy into the solutio...
Jul 18, 2025•20 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Send us a text Andy Davis and Rory Flashman are joined by special guests Adam Gibson, VP of DC Partnerships at Baxtel, and Lauren Ryder, CEO at Leading Edge Global, for another episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast at Datacloud Cloud Global Congress, Cannes. This episode explores topics from the talent industry, and how diversity of thought – from across multiple industries – can create more innovative solutions, the growing challenges of burn out, and various communities are coming together...
Jul 15, 2025•18 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Send us a text We're back with the Datacloud Power Hour in Cannes, France! Andy Davis and co-host, Rory Flashman, is joined by Nick Ewing, Managing Director at EfficiencyIT, and George Britton-Read, Chief Operating Officer at Northshore, to discuss how data centre infrastructures can reach their goals of sustainability, and how we can change the narrative for the next talent. “There are so many stories about where data centres and the role of data centres in what’s going on in the world for the ...
Jul 07, 2025•20 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Send us a text Andy Davis is live in Cannes, France, recording live from Datacloud Global Congress 2025! Bringing a co-host - Rory Flashman, Managing Director of Spa Communications - info the frame, this series of special podcasts is brought to you in collaboration with Datacloud Global Congress and Spa Communications, to talk all things data centres. Joined by guests, Holly Fenner, Head of Marketing and Communications at GeN+1, and Anna Rantala, Marketing Manager at BCS Consultancy, the episode...
Jul 04, 2025•11 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Send us a text This episode marks the first in a special series in partnership with Equinix. Host Andy Davis is joined by three members of the Equinix Global Construction Design & Delivery team: Hayley Godlieb, Senior Construction Manager Tomi Anyanwu, Director, Design Delivery Claire Cullen, Director, Commercial Management Together, they explore how teams across Equinix collaborate and share knowledge to deliver complex data centre projects successfully. Key Topics: How different functions ...
Jul 01, 2025•38 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Send us a text It’s the final installment of a special Inside Data Centre podcast! Andy is joined by India Oliveria, Sustainability Lead at Start Campus, and Liz O’Sullivan, VP Strategy & Sustainability, Secure Power and Data Centre Business at Schneider Electric, in highlighting their collaboration to bring sustainability initiatives into their state-of-the-art data centre in Portugal. “We need to start looking at data centres as a key enabler of further decarbonisation and building sustain...
Jun 27, 2025•18 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Send us a text Another exclusive episode with Andy Davis and the Inside Data Centre Podcast live from Sines, Portugal! Host Andy Davis is joined by Omer Wilson, Chief Marketing Officer at Start Campus, and Andrew Bradner, General Manager, Cooling Business at Schneider Electric, to chat all things cooling in their new data centre facility in Sines, Portugal! The episode takes an overview of the industry in terms of cooling technologies, and how they are adopted and transformed into the industry. ...
Jun 20, 2025•21 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Send us a text Andy Davis is live in Sines, Portugal for an exclusive episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast! Joined by Pankaj Sharma, Executive Vice President, Data Centres, Networks & Services at Schneider Electric, and Robb Dunn, CEO at Start Campus, the episode discusses how this partnership is building the foundations of sustainable AI data centres in their new facility. The episode highlights the importance of collaboration in ensuring sustainability and efficiency to facilitate one...
Jun 13, 2025•13 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Send us a text In this week’s of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Paige Reeves and Jessica Lang to preview one of the biggest events in the data centre calendar — the Data Cloud Global Congress, taking place in Cannes from June 3rd to 5th. Key Topics: What to expect at Data Cloud Global Congress 2025 The themes and key discussions shaping this year’s agenda Who should attend and why this event is a must for anyone in the digital infrastructure space Networking opportunitie...
May 13, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Send us a text Inside Data Centre Podcast – Data Centre Marketing Club: Cutting Through the Noise In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by the co-founders of the Data Centre Marketing Club: Nicola Hayes Rory Flashman-Wells Adam Nethersole Giuseppe Caltabiano Together, they discuss the creation of the Data Centre Marketing Club, its purpose, and why it’s a vital initiative for the data centre industry. Key Topics: Why the community was formed and the gap it aims ...
May 02, 2025•31 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Send us a text In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Kirk Offel, CEO of Overwatch and Co-Founder of DCAC: The People’s Conference. They dive into the upcoming DCAC Europe Conference, taking place in Dublin on May 13th and 14th. Key Topics: How the idea for DCAC came about and the mission behind it What makes DCAC different from traditional data centre conferences What attendees can expect from the Dublin event How to secure your tickets and be part of this un...
Apr 29, 2025•35 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Send us a text Data Centre News & GPUs – Episode 2 Andy Davis and Ben Baldieri are back with the second episode of Data Centre News & GPUs , breaking down the biggest stories from the past month. In this episode, they discuss: NVIDIA GTC – What were the key takeaways? Microsoft – Separating fact from fiction in the latest rumors New data centre developments – The most important announcements Data centre events – Why are they bigger than ever? Predictions - What happens next?! …and much m...
Apr 04, 2025•46 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Send us a text In this special episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast , recorded live at Kickstart 2025 , Andy Davis and Pieter Schaap are joined by two industry leaders: Frank de Fremery, Data Center Consultant. Lex Coors, Chief Data Center Technology and Engineering Officer, Digital Realty. Together, they explore the key factors shaping the European data centre landscape and discuss some of the biggest challenges and opportunities in the industry. Key Topics: Where to Build Next in EMEA – T...
Mar 21, 2025•36 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Send us a text In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, I sit down with Wes Cummins, Founder & CEO of Applied Digital, to discuss how the company is shaping the future of AI-driven infrastructure. Key Topics: The Origins of Applied Digital – Why Wes founded the company in 2021 and how the vision has evolved. Scaling for the Future – An overview of Applied Digital’s current and upcoming developments. Capital & Growth – How recent funding will be mobilized to drive expansion. AI’...
Mar 14, 2025•32 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Send us a text Live from Kickstart 2025 (Ep 2: The Power Half Hour) This is the second episode recorded live from Kickstart 2025 , in association with Soben and co-hosted by Pieter Schaap . In this special "Power Half Hour" episode, we’re joined by two industry experts: Amy Young , Director at Clean Energy Capital Marc Garner , Senior Vice President Secure Power Europe at Schneider Electric Together, we dive into one of the biggest challenges in the data centre sector: power demand . Key discuss...
Mar 07, 2025•28 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Send us a text This is the first of three special episodes recorded live at Kickstart Europe 2025 , in association with Soben and co-hosted by Pieter Schaap . In this episode, Andy and Pieter are joined by two industry leaders: Bela Waldhauser , CEO of Telehouse Doug Loewe , CEO of Kao Data Together, they share insights into what we can expect from the data centre sector in 2025 , including: ✅ The hottest locations for data centre growth across Europe ✅ How collaboration is driving greater effic...
Feb 28, 2025•26 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Send us a text Data Centre News & GPUs – Episode 1 Welcome to Data Centre News & GPUs , the new monthly podcast where Andy Davis & Ben Baldieri break down the latest developments in the world of data centres, GPUs, and AI infrastructure . In this episode, they dive into: NVIDIA – The latest moves from the GPU giant. Deepseek – What was that all about? Stargate – A closer look at this groundbreaking project. Paris AI Summit – Key takeaways from the event. LEAP 2025 – The major announc...
Feb 21, 2025•36 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Send us a text In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast , I’m joined by Stijn Grove to discuss the highly anticipated Kickstart Conference taking place in Amsterdam on February 4th and 5th . Here’s what we cover: The Origins of Kickstart: How the event began and the vision behind it. Why Kickstart Matters: The unique role it plays in the data centre industry. 2025 Programme Highlights: A sneak peek into this year’s agenda and what you can expect. Tips for First-Timers: Stijn shares inva...
Jan 17, 2025•17 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Send us a text In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, I’m joined by Rob Ussher from Hanley Automation to explore some of the hottest topics shaping the data centre industry today. Here’s what we cover: Cooling Technologies: Rob shares insights into the latest advancements in cooling and their impact on data centre performance and sustainability. Career Development: A look at Rob’s inspiring journey, how he’s grown his career in the data centre sector, and advice for those looking to ...
Dec 06, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Send us a text In this episode, I’m delighted to welcome back John Rippingale, CEO of Sudlows Consulting. John last appeared on the podcast four years ago, and it’s a great time to catch up as Sudlows Consulting celebrates its 10th anniversary. We dive into how Sudlows Consulting has grown and evolved over the past decade, reflecting on key milestones and the challenges they’ve faced along the way. John shares insights into the journey so far and what lies ahead for the company in the rapidly ad...
Nov 22, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Send us a text In this episode, we’re joined by Barbara Sacha, Partner at Cundall, and Charlotte Berry-Selwood, VP of Commercial at AVK, for an insightful conversation about the recently established Forum for Women in Data Centres (FWD) . Barbara and Charlotte dive into their career journeys, sharing their experiences and challenges in navigating and thriving in the predominantly male-dominated data center industry. They also discuss the need for a dedicated community like FWD and the goals they...
Nov 15, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Agostinho Villela, the CTO & Engineering VP at Scala Data Centers, to dive deep into his journey in the data center industry, the growth of Scala Data Centers, and the booming Latam data center market. Agostinho shares his career trajectory, which, like many in the industry, includes a significant tenure at IBM before transitioning into the data center space. We explore how he made this shift and the insights he's gained along the way. Scala Da...
Nov 04, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Send us a text In this episode, I’m joined by Matt Monaco, Senior Vice President of Asset Management and Development at American Real Estate Partners and PowerHouse Data Centers. Matt shares his unique journey, transitioning from a career in music to becoming a key player in the data center industry. We explore the latest updates from PowerHouse Data Centers, including the recent expansion of their leadership team, exciting new projects, joint ventures, and what’s on the horizon for the company....
Oct 21, 2024•25 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Send us a text In this episode I am joined by Ben Pritchard, CEO of AVK-SEG. Ben provides an insight to AVK and how they are helping the sector to manage the ever increasing sustainable and power challenges. Ben shares his career journey within AVK and outlines why experiencing a number of different roles within the sector can help your long term career. We also discuss AVK's recent achievement of being announced in the FEBE Growth 100 list. We then discuss how AVK is helping the sector manage t...
Oct 14, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Send us a text On this episode I am joined by John Day, Chief Commercial Officer at CleanArc Data Centers. John shares an insight to his career and how he ended up in the world of data centres. John discusses how the sector has changed over the years, with an emphasis on the ever increasing scale of developments. CleanArc are a hyperscale developer with a focus on developing at scale, renewable energy, and offsite manufacturing. John outines the CleanArc approach and discusses the developments c...
Oct 04, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Send us a text In this episode I am joined by Adam Khan, CEO & Founder of Diamond Quanta. We discuss the semiconductor landscape and how Diamond could power the future of technology. Adam shares insight to how the semiconductor landscape has evolved across history, and what we can expect to happen next. Adam outlines why Diamond offers the ability to push the boundaries of what is possible in semiconductor and quantum technology. We also discuss the impact the technology would have on the da...
Sep 13, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Send us a text In this episode I am joined by Ian Miller, Director at TTSP. We discuss how the architectural design of data centres has evolved across Ian's career, and try to predict what will happen next. Ian outlines how he started his career in architecture and how he fell into the world of data centres. We discuss the first data centre Ian worked on, and how over time the sector has evolved. Ian shares his experiences designing data centers of all scales, and what he has learnt along the wa...
Sep 06, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Send us a text On this episode I am joined by Dave Buckner, VP Engineering & Development at Sabey Data Centers, and Michelle Irwin, Senior Program Director at Advancing Construction. This episode gives you an insight to the Advancing Data Center Design & Engineering event taking place in San Jose across August 26-27 2024. Dave shares an insight to his discussion around designing data centers for the future. How can we create futureproof data centers in rapidly evolving times? Michelle pr...
Aug 19, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 22
