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In this special episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, recorded live at Kickstart 2025, Andy Davis and Pieter Schaap are joined by two industry leaders:

• Frank de Fremery, Data Center Consultant.
• Lex Coors, Chief Data Center Technology and Engineering Officer, Digital Realty.

Together, they explore the key factors shaping the European data centre landscape and discuss some of the biggest challenges and opportunities in the industry.

Key Topics:

• Where to Build Next in EMEA – The hottest locations for future development
• Collaboration in the Supply Chain – How working together can drive efficiency and innovation
• Perception & Communication – Changing how the industry is viewed and improving public awareness
• Attracting New Talent – Strategies for bringing fresh talent into the data centre sector

Join us for an insightful discussion on the future of data centres in Europe and beyond.

This episode is brought to you in partnership with Soben, Global Construction Consultants. Soben - Global Construction Consultants

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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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In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, I sit down with Wes Cummins, Founder & CEO of Applied Digital, to discuss how the company is shaping the future of AI-driven infrastructure.

Key Topics:

• The Origins of Applied Digital – Why Wes founded the company in 2021 and how the vision has evolved.
• Scaling for the Future – An overview of Applied Digital’s current and upcoming developments.
• Capital & Growth – How recent funding will be mobilized to drive expansion.
• AI’s Impact on Data Centres – Did Wes anticipate AI’s rapid influence on the sector?
• Keeping Up with Demand – How much capacity will the industry need to support AI’s explosive growth?

Join us as Wes shares his insights on the intersection of AI and data centres, the challenges of scaling, and what the future holds for this ever-evolving industry.

Learn more about Applied Digital here - Applied Digital Corporation (APLD)

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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Live from Kickstart 2025 (Ep 2: The Power Half Hour)

This is the second episode recorded live from Kickstart 2025, in association with Soben and co-hosted by Pieter Schaap.

In this special "Power Half Hour" episode, we’re joined by two industry experts:

• Amy Young, Director at Clean Energy Capital
• Marc Garner, Senior Vice President Secure Power Europe at Schneider Electric

Together, we dive into one of the biggest challenges in the data centre sector: power demand.

Key discussion points include:

• How can the industry keep up with the ever-growing power demand?
• What are the most viable solutions to this challenge?
• Is the industry taking power sustainability and availability seriously enough?

Plus, stay tuned for our signature quick-fire questions at the end of the episode!

Don't miss this fast-paced and insightful discussion on one of the most critical topics shaping the future of data centres.

Stay tuned for more exclusive episodes from Kickstart 2025.

This episode is brought to you in partnership with Soben, Global Construction Consultants. Soben - Global Construction Consultants

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