• Live in Cannes! From Wall-E to Net Zero: Sustainability and the Storytelling Future of Data Centres
    Jul 7 2025

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    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 last few years, where incredible things have happened. People have no idea how integral things like compute, AI, HPC, storage, power, intelligence – we wouldn’t be where we are if a data centre didn’t exist”. – Nick Ewing

    Tackling the myth of net zero, and how to teach the next generation about the digital landscape, the episode tells the positive stories of the digital infrastructure, re-educating public opinion on data centres – whether it’s by building virtual cities or looking at Wall-E!

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    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

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    20 mins
  • Live from Datacloud Cannes: Bridging the Data Centre Skills Gap
    Jul 4 2025

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    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 discusses the skills gaps and the state of the industry from an upcoming talent perspective. The main question in the episode: how do we excite the next generation to come into the data centre industry?

    “Data centres are like bees, they’re the hidden heroes who keep this world alive, we need them in our ecosystem” – Anna Rantala.

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    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

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    11 mins
  • Live at Start Campus! Liz O'Sullivan & India Oliveira: A new generation of sustainable data centers
    Jun 27 2025

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    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 sustainable data centres” – Liz O’Sullivan.

    This episode explores the effectiveness of the collaboration, looking at both supplying the infrastructure details, as well as consulting services to build a facility that evolves with this dynamic digital landscape. But the discussion also looks to the future in pushing the boundaries of enhancing a sustainable approach to the sector and changing the narrative for future facilities in ensuring innovation and efficient strategies to support the sustainability mission.

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    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

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    18 mins
  • Live at Start Campus! Omer Wilson & Andrew Bradner: The AI and liquid cooling revolution
    Jun 20 2025

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    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. From regulation challenges, and energy efficiency and driving down PUE’s, Andrew and Omer talk about these challenges and what we can do to address the demanding needs of an ever-changing landscape across the world. Andy also poses the challenges in data centre design, and how the partnership of Schneider Electric and Start Campus is contributing and future-proofing the digital sector.

    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

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    21 mins
  • Live at Start Campus! Rob Dunn & Pankaj Sharma: Building a foundation for sustainable AI
    Jun 13 2025

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    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 of the largest data centre infrastructures in Europe, as well as their contribution to both Schneider Electric and Start Campus’ sustainability mission. With the industry quickly scaling up and the need for data becoming more prominent, the construction of the data centre in its strategic innovation and forward planning helps form a better narrative for future digital transformation.

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    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

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    13 mins
  • Datacloud Global Congress 2025: 20 years of transforming Global Digital Infrastructure
    May 13 2025

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    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 opportunities, new features, and what makes the Cannes setting so special

    Whether you're a regular attendee or considering your first trip, this episode offers valuable insight into how to make the most of your time at the event.

    🔗 Find out more and register here: Datacloud Global Congress 2025 | Celebrating 20 Years of Digital Infrastructure Leadership

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    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

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    23 mins
  • Data Centre Marketing Club - Cutting Through The Noise
    May 2 2025

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    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 to fill
    • The importance of marketing in shaping the future of the data centre sector
    • What the club hopes to achieve through collaboration and shared learning
    • Details of the upcoming event: “Cutting Through the Noise”, taking place in London on May 22nd

    Tune in to learn how this new community is helping marketing professionals in the data centre space connect, collaborate, and elevate the industry’s voice.

    Learn more about Data Centre Marketing Club here - Data Center Marketing Club

    Register for Breaking through the noise here - Data Centre Marketing Club. Masterclass. Tickets, Thu, May 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM | Eventbrite

    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

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    31 mins