Inside Data Centre Podcast

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 the year of execution for hyperscale data centre builds • How talent shortages are slowing delivery and driving adoption of new technology • The impact of real-time, objective field data on decision making and productivity • Case study: 408 days saved and $130M commercial impact across a seven-project portfolio • Lessons from global deployments and how clients benchmark productivity across regions • Rising capex, shifting geographic demand and what this means heading into 2026 • Why modular works in pockets, and where flexibility still demands traditional build methods Tune in to hear Waleed’s view on what 2026 will reveal about who can truly execute at scale in the data centre race. 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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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 centre power demand is set to more than double by 2030 • How megawatt-scale racks are transforming power delivery inside facilities • The limits of copper and aluminium cables as densities and distances grow • What Veir’s superconducting technology achieves at low and medium voltage • How their 3 MW live demo proves readiness for real-world deployment • Why speed, labour shortages and safety drive interest in new solutions • The growing need for flexible, future-proof data centre design Tune in to hear Tim’s outlook on power, grid expansion, and how the industry can rethink long-held assumptions to meet unprecedented demand. 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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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 typical conference panel, it’s real conversation about attracting new talent to the Data Center sector, live from the heart of the community. Check out our sponsors: Apto AVK Durata DataX Connect National Data Centre Day Spa Communications 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

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 conference panel, it’s real conversation about the changing perception of the Data Center sector, live from the heart of the community. Check out our sponsors: Apto AVK Durata DataX Connect National Data Centre Day Spa Communications 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

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 planning and operations How local environmental factors shape infrastructure choices Innovative approaches to water reuse and conservation Common misconceptions about water consumption in tech How Equinix balances performance with ecological responsibility This episode offers a fresh perspective on how sustainability and operational excellence can go hand in hand, especially when it comes to one of our planet’s most vital resources. Learn more about Equinix here - Data Center Company & Enterprise Network Technologies | Equinix 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

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 importance of transparency, and examine how new initiatives are paving the way forward for the next generation to join the sector. “Collaboration goes hand-in-hand with community,” Rory notes. “We need to do a better job at telling stories and opening up so we can change public perception on a broader scale”. The session also discusses the importance of National Data Centre Day - which spotlights the critical role of data centres in the UK’s economic and AI ambitions. Its goal is to raise awareness, inspire future talent and show why this technology underpins modern life. With over 50 organisations already backing the initiative, this episode is a call to action for the entire industry to come together and amplify the #NDCD message. 📅 Join us on 16 October for our first-ever live audience podcast, featuring senior leaders and communications experts discussing how to reshape the narrative and grow the industry. Apply for a ticket here - Inside Data Centre Pubcast 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