DCD News: September review
DCD's Alex Dickins, Seb Moss, Matt Gooding and Georgia Butler delve into the dynamic world of digital infrastructure, exploring Neocloud investments, IPO trends, the impact of AI and more
Video Interviews - The Management & Operations Channel
Concise video interviews. Big industry insights.
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DCD Studio: Manufacturing power systems with Michael Beagan, TES Power
Seb Moss speaks with Michael Beagan of TES Power on switchgear, power distribution, supply chain management, and the growing role of modular, plug-and-play solutions in accelerating data center delivery
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DCD Studio: Workforce Development with Christian Goldsmith, Arcadis
Tom Liddy speaks with Christian Goldsmith of Arcadis about tackling critical talent shortages in the data center sector through workforce planning, strategic training, and global external accreditation.
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DCD Studio: The rise of US nuclear power, with Mark Gusakov, The Digital Infrastructure Alliance
Tam Pledger speaks with Mark Gusakov of The Digital Infrastructure Alliance about solving AI-driven power deficits, fostering community, and integrating nuclear energy to sustainably support the growing digital economy.
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DCD Studio: Why contamination control is such a big deal for AI data centers with Jim Harding & Chris Ciatto, Promera
Amber Jackson speaks with Jim Harding & Chris Ciatto of Promera about the critical role of contamination control in the booming AI data center market
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DCD Studio: Rethinking data centers for the AI era with Christiaan Naude, Vaultica Data Centers
James Raddings speaks with Christiaan Naude of Vaultica Data Centers on the evolving landscape of data center technology and innovation
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DCD Studio: Why the data center industry needs a voice in the media with Venessa Moffat, Data Center Alliance
Paul Lipscombe speaks with Venessa Moffat of Data Center Alliance on the industry challenges such as misinformation, planning reform, and workforce development for AI
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DCD Studio: Advanced monitoring and predictability at scale with Hiren Lad, Eaton
Emma Strutton speaks with Hiren Lad of Eaton on AI-enabled digital data center management, real-time monitoring, and integrated solutions that improve visibility, predictability, and operational efficiency.
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DCD Talks: AI Week
Kat Sullivan talks to DCD's Alex Dickins about what to expect from DCD's upcoming AI Week.
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DCD Studio: Why continuous thermal monitoring is mission-critical, with Athol Hankey, Exertherm by Eaton
Emma Strutton speaks with Athol Hankey of Exertherm by Eaton on Continuous Thermal Monitoring, predictive maintenance, and integrated sensor technology improving data center safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
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DCD Talks: Closing the data center talent gap with Audrey Escalante, Digital Realty
Audrey Escalante, Global Head of Operations for L&D at Digital Realty, speaks with Darren McGrath about addressing the data center skills gap and the New Hire Accelerate Pathways program.
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DCD Talks: Meeting AI demand with flexible power infrastructure with Joaquin Aguerre, PowerSecure
James Raddings speaks with Joaquin Aguirre of PowerSecure about how AI is reshaping data center power requirements, driving new approaches to resilience, energy storage, and power availability.
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DCD Talks: Rigging engineering for data center construction with Bill Tierney, ProLift Rigging
Bill Tierney, Director of Project Development at ProLift Rigging, talks to DCD’s Emma Strutton about the evolution of rigging engineering for data center construction.
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DCD Talks: Defending modern data centers with Ettiene Van Der Watt, Axis Communications
Axis Communications Vice President Ettiene Van Der Watt joins Emma Strutton to discuss defending modern data centers and the procedures operators should implement to strengthen physical security.
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DCD Talks: Speed to capacity in the AI era with Scott Smyth, Soben, part of Accenture
Scott Smyth, Founder & CEO at Soben, part of Accenture, talks to Emma Strutton about speed to capacity in the AI era, and why industrialized delivery is the competitive advantage.
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DCD Talks: Leveraging data centers to keep the grid in balance with Flemming Johansen, Schneider Electric
Flemming Johansen from Schneider Electric discusses how data centers can leverage their power technologies to be "good neighbors" to the grid with DCD's Zoe Turner.
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DCD>Talks: Turning workforce insights into business strategy with Tom Liddy, DCD>Academy
DCD Academy's Tom Liddy talks to Tam Pledger about their Workforce Development Platform, and the insights this offers for future business strategy.
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DCD>Studio: Building what capital will fund with Lindsey Bruner, CleanArc Data Centers
James Raddings speaks with Lindsey Bruner of CleanArc Data Centers on the evolving data center landscape and the critical role of power in site selection.
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DCD>Studio: The operational realities of liquid cooling at scale with James RePass, Fleet Data Centers
Kat Sullivan speaks with James RePass of Fleet Data Centers on scaling liquid cooling for hyperscale AI, addressing operational challenges, workforce development, and standardization across next-generation data center cooling technologies.
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DCD>Talks: How AI facilities change operations, with Jason Hoffman, Switch Data Centers
Kat Sullivan speaks with Jason Hoffman of Switch Data Centers on AI-driven operations, exascale facilities, high-density systems, and integrating power, cooling, and grid infrastructure for reliable, efficient performance.
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DCD>Studio: Training and retaining the next generation of tech talent, with Mark Romanowski, Agilant Solutions
Claire Fletcher speaks with Mark Romanowski of Agilant Solutions on training and retaining AI talent, certification, strategic partnerships, and inspiring the next generation amid rapid technological change.
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DCD>Studio: The importance of company culture and community, with Matt Landek, JLL
Claire Fletcher speaks with Matt Landek of JLL, on workforce resilience, tackling talent shortages, retention, local hiring, and community engagement, with clearer communication on data center sustainability and economic impact.
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DCD>Studio: Network infrastructure trends: AI ambitions & practical autonomy, with Scott Robohn, Solutional
SDxCentral's Ben Wodecki and Scott Robohn of Solutional explore emerging trends across the data center ecosystem, from the widening skills gap to the challenge of attracting and retaining talent.
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DCD>Studio: Challenges in the UK's data center industry, Charlie Watts, Data Centre Alliance
DCD's Jason Ma and Charlie Watts of Data Centre Alliance discuss key obstacles in the UK market, from talent shortages and community resistance to continuing sustainability efforts.
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DCD>Studio: Where the Internet goes to sleep...and other stories, with Willow Williams, Founder of ThreadPoint Studio
DCD's Kat Sullivan speaks with Willow Williams, Founder of ThreadPoint Studio and Global Head of Education at Women in BIM, discussing her background in infrastructure and data centers.
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DCD>Studio: Securing data centers against drones, with Steven Tisseyre, Aerial Defence
DCD's Jason Ma speaks to Steven Tisseyre of Aerial Defence, discussing the rise in drone incidents, and key measures needed for data center protection.
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DCD>Talks: Iron Mountain Data Centers' strategic priorities with Gary Aitkenhead
Iron Mountain Data Centers' Gary Aitkenhead talks to DCD's Emma Brookes about the company's strategic priorities, and his vision for the organization
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DCD>Talks: Future proofing digital infrastructure for AI with Wellington Lordelo, Digital Realty
Wellington Lordelo from Digital Realty speaks with DCD's Zoe Turner on how we can enhance our digital infrastructure for the future of AI.