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Inside Data Centre Podcast

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 pr

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 29 min
Latest: 9 Oct 2026
Language: English

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9 Oct 2026 · 17 min

Building AI Infrastructure at Speed: Europe’s Advantage | Live at The Xcelerated Compute Show 2026

Send us Fan Mail In the first episode of a new special series recorded live at The Xcelerated Compute Show 2026 at the Business Design Centre in London, Andy Davis is joined once again by co-host Rory Flashman from Spa Communications to explore the rapidly evolving AI infrastructure market, with a particular focus on the UK and Europe. Joining the conversation: Dr. Manesh Patel, Head of Data Center Development, Radiant Michael Beagan, Managing Director, TES Power Toget...

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S6 · E9 · 11 Sep 2026 · 34 min
Data Centre Marketing Club: Strategy, Storytelling and Changing the Industry Narrative | Live at Datacloud Global Congress 2026
Send us Fan Mail In the seventh and final episode of our special series recorded live at Datacloud Global Congress 2026 in Cannes, Inside Data Centre brings you a special recording of a Data Centre Marketing Club panel. Hosted by Rory Flashman, Managing Director of Spa Communications and co-founder of the Data Centre Marketing Club, the discussion brings together marketing and communications leaders from across the data centre industry to explore how the sector can tell its story more c...
S6 · E8 · 4 Sep 2026 · 16 min
Datacloud Global Congress 2026: Growth, Deals and the Future of the Industry | Live in Cannes
Send us Fan Mail In the sixth episode of our series recorded live at Datacloud Global Congress 2026 in Cannes, Andy Davis is once again joined by co-host Rory Flashman from Spa Communications for a special episode reflecting on the event itself. Joining the conversation: Annabel Helm, Managing Director, Datacloud Leanne Starace, Senior Vice President, Equinix Together, they discuss the scale, impact and continued growth of Datacloud Global Congress, which welcomed 6,50...
S6 · E7 · 28 Aug 2026 · 24 min
Community, Legacy and Local Impact in Data Centre Development | Live at Datacloud Global Congress 2026
Send us Fan Mail In the fifth episode of our series recorded live at Datacloud Global Congress 2026 in Cannes, Andy Davis is once again joined by co-host Rory Flashman from Spa Communications to explore one of the biggest themes running through this year’s event: community. Joining the conversation: Ilker Essener, Bulk Infrastructure Wes Cummins, Applied Digital Together, they discuss why community engagement has become a central part of data centre development, and wh...
S6 · E6 · 7 Aug 2026 · 23 min
The Gulf Region, AI Growth and the Future of Middle East Data Centres | Live at Datacloud Global Congress 2026
Send us Fan Mail In the fourth episode of our series recorded live at Datacloud Global Congress 2026 in Cannes, Andy Davis is once again joined by co-host Rory Flashman from Spa Communications to explore the rapid growth of the Gulf region as a major data centre market. Joining the conversation: Simon Young, Google Stephen Beard, Knight Frank Together, they discuss why the Middle East has become one of the most talked-about regions in digital infrastructure, and how go...
S6 · E5 · 31 Jul 2026 · 27 min
The Data Centre Industry's Biggest Problem Isn't Innovation | Tom Babington, Adaptive MDC
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Tom Babbington, Founder and CEO of Adaptive MDC. With a career spanning 42 countries, including delivering hyperscale in Finland, Tom explains how his approach to modular data centre design was shaped by solving problems on the ground, and why execution, not innovation, is now the industry's biggest bottleneck. Key Topics: How a career across 42 countries shaped Tom's approach to modular de...
S6 · E4 · 24 Jul 2026 · 25 min
Power, Grid Constraints and Smarter Data Centre Growth | Live at Datacloud Global Congress 2026
Send us Fan Mail In the third episode of our series recorded live at Datacloud Global Congress 2026 in Cannes, Andy Davis is once again joined by co-host Rory Flashman from Spa Communications to explore one of the biggest challenges facing the data centre industry: power. Joining the conversation: Chris Pennington, Director, Energy and Sustainability, Iron Mountain Afonso Salema, CEO, Exus Digital Together, they discuss whether the industry is really at power capacity,...
S6 · E3 · 17 Jul 2026 · 25 min
Why the Nordics Are Becoming Europe’s Next Data Center Hub | Live at Datacloud Global Congress 2026
Send us Fan Mail In the second episode of our series recorded live at Datacloud Global Congress 2026 in Cannes, Andy Davis is once again joined by co-host Rory Flashman from Spa Communications to explore why the Nordics have become one of the most talked-about regions in the European data centre market. Joining the conversation: Tor Kristian Gyland, Heim Data Center Svein Atle Hagaseth, Heim Data Center Fresh from launching their new venture, Heim Data Center, Tor and Svein discuss why Sweden...
S6 · E2 · 14 Jul 2026 · 20 min
Powered by People: How can we manage the exponential growth of the Data Center sector?
Send us Fan Mail In the first episode of our internal 'Powered by People' series', Andy Davis is joined by Josie Hughes, Director of Marketing at DataX Connect, for the first in a new internal mini-series. Together, they explore the people behind the industry's rapid growth, discussing the talent trends, workforce challenges, and career opportunities shaping the data centre sector today. Key topics: Where today's data centre talent is coming from Why career development ...
S6 · E1 · 8 Jul 2026 · 29 min
Neo Clouds, AI Infrastructure and the UK Data Centre Opportunity | Live at Datacloud Global Congress 2026
Send us Fan Mail In the first episode of a new series recorded live at Datacloud Global Congress 2026 in Cannes, Andy Davis is joined by co-host Rory Flashman from Spa Communications to explore one of the biggest talking points in the data centre industry: neo clouds, AI infrastructure and the next phase of digital infrastructure growth. Joining the conversation: David Bloom, Kao Data Pete Hill, CUDO Compute Together, they unpack what neo cloud actually means, how GPU-...
S5 · E6 · 24 Apr 2026 · 33 min
Jim Hart, CEO BCS Consultancy: Data Centre Truths 2026
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Jim Hart, Co-Founder and CEO of BCS, for his fifth appearance on the show. They dig into the findings of BCS's latest report, Data Center Truths 2026, exploring the growing gap between demand and the industry's capacity to deliver, from a projected 600,000 FTE workforce shortfall to power timelines stretching 8–12 years in parts of Europe. Key Topics: Why data centres must be treated as cri...
S5 · E5 · 17 Apr 2026 · 45 min
Data Centre News & GPU's - Episode 4
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Ben Baldieri, Founder of 'The GPU Newsletter. The pair dive into the explosive growth of the Neo cloud market, the widening gap between what's announced and what's actually delivered, and why the shape of data centre demand is shifting fast. from gigawatt training campuses to smaller, inference-focused deployments. Key Topics: Neo cloud revenue hitting $25 billion with 223% year-on-year gro...
S5 · E4 · 27 Mar 2026 · 12 min
Turning Conversations into Community
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, AVK VP of Marketing Giuseppe Caltabiano turns the tables on Andy Davis to discuss his ever growing data center community. Sitting at the centre of the data centre industry with 70,000+ followers and the founder of Data Centre Club, Andy Davis takes us through the importance of a community and the journey he is on in continuously building his network. From DCC's inception to spin off communities such as Data Centre Marketing Club, he speaks about the pro...
S5 · E3 · 27 Feb 2026 · 31 min
Can we build Data Centers fast enough? | Episode 3 - Live at KickStart Europe 2026
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Andy Davis is joined by co-host Pieter Schaap, Director at Soben (Part of Accenture) to discuss the fact that with RFS timelines shrinking to 12-14 months from construction start, the data centre industry is operating at unprecedented speed. But where are the real bottlenecks? Joining the discussion: Miriam van Kooperen, GreenScale Luc Spin, Unica Datacenters Together, they explore supply chain constraints, power and infrastru...
S5 · E2 · 20 Feb 2026 · 34 min
How are European Data Center markets evolving? | Episode 2 - Live at KickStart Europe 2026
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Andy Davis is joined by co-host Pieter Schaap, Director at Soben (Part of Accenture) to explore how European data centre markets are evolving. Joining the conversation: JP Anten, Mainova Webhouse Edgar van Essen, Switch Datacenters Together, they discuss regional differences in market behaviour, evolving approaches to permitting, power and fibre, and how project development dynamics have changed over time. Recorded live...
S5 · E1 · 13 Feb 2026 · 31 min
AI, Frankfurt & the future of Europe’s Data Centres | Episode 1 - Live at KickStart Europe 2026
Send us Fan Mail Is Germany’s data centre market on the brink of an AI-driven transformation? In this episode, Andy Davis is joined by co-host Pieter Schaap, Director at Soben (Part of Accenture) to explore how AI is reshaping Europe’s data centre landscape, with a focus on Germany and the Netherlands. From Frankfurt to Amsterdam, they discuss whether traditionally enterprise-led markets are evolving to support high-density AI workloads - and what that means for future growth. &...
S4 · E31 · 6 Feb 2026 · 36 min
Equinix: Pursuing Excellence Together
Send us Fan Mail 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 ...
S4 · E30 · 30 Jan 2026 · 30 min
Richard Ludwig: M&A Activity in the Data Center sector.
Send us Fan Mail 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 d...
S4 · E29 · 16 Dec 2025 · 26 min
Waleed Zafar, XYZ Reality: What actually happened in 2025?!
Send us Fan Mail 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 t...
S4 · E28 · 12 Dec 2025 · 28 min
Tim Heidel, CEO VEIR: Power Delivery for AI Data Centers.
Send us Fan Mail 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 ...
S4 · E27 · 5 Dec 2025 · 51 min
Inside Data Center Pubcast: How can we attract more talent to the Data Center sector?
Send us Fan Mail In this second special live edition of the Inside Data Centre Podcast - or as we called it for the night, the Pubcast - hosts Andy Davis and Rory Flashman-Wells bring together a panel of senior leaders from across the data centre industry for an open, unfiltered discussion recorded in front of a live pub audience of over 100 people. Held in a buzzing pub setting, this episode features a conversation with Scott Smyth, Soben, and John McGee, Durata. This isn’t your typica...
S4 · E26 · 21 Nov 2025 · 45 min
Inside Data Centre Pubcast: A podcast about Data Centers, in a pub!
Send us Fan Mail In this special live edition of the Inside Data Centre Podcast - or as we called it for the night, the Pubcast - hosts Andy Davis and Rory Flashman-Wells bring together a panel of senior leaders from across the data centre industry for an open, unfiltered discussion recorded in front of a live pub audience of over 100 people. Held in a buzzing pub setting, this episode features a conversation with Russell Poole, Apto, and Paul Hood, AVK. This isn’t your typical co...
S4 · E25 · 3 Oct 2025 · 31 min
Equinix: “Rethinking water in the data centre industry”
Send us Fan Mail In this second episode of our special series with Equinix, host Andy Davis sits down with Alex Setmajer, Sustainability manager in Global Design and Construction team, to explore how water is becoming a key factor in the future of digital infrastructure. Alex explains how Equinix manages water use across regions, adopts reclaimed sources, and makes choices that support both ecosystems and local communities. Key topics: The growing importance of water in data centre plan...
S4 · E24 · 12 Sep 2025 · 23 min
National Data Centre Day: Building a Unified Message for the Industry
Send us Fan Mail 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 importan...
S4 · E23 · 8 Aug 2025 · 38 min
Ash Gupta & Dave Misra: Galaxy Data Centres
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Ash Gupta and Dave Misra, Co-Founders of Galaxy Data Centres. They share their journeys into the sector, the founding story of Galaxy, and how the data centre landscape is shifting in response to AI and growing power demands. The conversation dives deep into energy efficiency, microgrids, and the unprecedented capital investment now flowing into digital infrastructure. Key Topics: The origins of Galaxy...
S4 · E22 · 5 Aug 2025 · 49 min
Data Centre News & GPU's - Episode 3
Send us Fan Mail We are back with another episode of Data Centre News & GPU's. Andy Davis is once again joined by Ben Baldieri to talk about the latest news in the GPU and Data Centre market. Andy and Ben explore recent developments and predictions around sovereign AI, hyperscaler CapEx shifts, and the evolving dynamics of global data centre growth. The conversation uncovers critical insights into the future of AI infrastructure, regional investments, and how latency demands are driving t...
S4 · E21 · 1 Aug 2025 · 22 min
Live in Cannes! Datacloud Global Congress Unplugged: Behind this Record-Breaking Year
Send us Fan Mail It's our final edition on the Inside Data Centre Podcast at Datacloud Global Congress, Cannes 2025! Our hosts, Andy Davis and Rory Flashman, are joined by Annabel Helm, Managing Director of Datacloud (techoraco), and Lex Coors, Chief Data Centre Technology and Engineering Officer at Digital Realty and President at EUDCA, to celebrate the final day at the three-day event! From the foundation of organisation, researching speakers and adapting to quick changes, this episode high...
S4 · E20 · 29 Jul 2025 · 18 min
Live in Cannes! Building pathways: Celebrating women in the digital infrastructure
Send us Fan Mail It’s the penultimate episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast from Datacloud Global Congress 2025,Cannes! Hosts Andy Davis and Rory Flashman are joined by Lizzy McDowell, Marketing Director at Kao Data, and Libby Milne, Project Manager at Buro Four, to discuss their latest partnership in launching the ‘Critical Careers’ campaign, highlighting stories, experiences and contributions from women across the digital infrastructure sector. It’s all about the community and diversity...
S4 · E19 · 25 Jul 2025 · 30 min
Jim Hart, CEO BCS Consultancy: Data Centre Trends 2025
Send us Fan Mail 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...
S4 · E18 · 22 Jul 2025 · 21 min
Live in Cannes! Talent, Industry Growth, and How We Are Giving Back in Data Centres
Send us Fan Mail 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 b...

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Typical length: 29 min
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