Send us a textThis 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 ManagerTomi Anyanwu, Director, Design DeliveryClaire Cullen, Director, Commercial ManagementTogether, they explore how teams across Equinix collaborate and share knowledge to deliver complex data centre projects successfully.Key Topics:How different functions within the Construction Design & Delivery teams work togetherReal-world challenges and how collaboration helped solve themHow diverse perspectives contribute to creativity and better decision-makingPersonal highlights and successes from recent projectsTune in to hear how Equinix is building a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement—one project at a time.Support the showThe 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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Live at Start Campus! Liz O'Sullivan & India Oliveira: A new generation of sustainable data centers
Send us a textIt’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. Support the showThe 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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Live at Start Campus! Omer Wilson & Andrew Bradner: The AI and liquid cooling revolution
Send us a textAnother 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 showThe 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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Live at Start Campus! Rob Dunn & Pankaj Sharma: Building a foundation for sustainable AI
Send us a textAndy 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.Support the showThe 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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Datacloud Global Congress 2025: 20 years of transforming Global Digital Infrastructure
Send us a textIn 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 2025The themes and key discussions shaping this year’s agendaWho should attend and why this event is a must for anyone in the digital infrastructure spaceNetworking opportunities, new features, and what makes the Cannes setting so specialWhether 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 LeadershipSupport the showThe 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
My name is Andy Davis and I am the host of the Inside Data Centre Podcast. On this podcast I will interview the people working in the data centre sector across the globe and tell their stories.. How did they first enter the sector? How have they developed their career? What are the challenges faced by the industry as it rapidly expands? What advice can they give others looking to work in the sector? If you work in the data centre sector, or you want to work in the sector, then this is the podcast for you.
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