DC + Me

What if the biggest challenge facing data centres isn't power... but people? In this special bonus episode of DC + ME , Nick Worpole is joined by Hana Sutton and Stephen Bussette for an honest conversation about diversity, inclusion and the future of talent in the data centre industry. Forget the corporate buzzwords. This is a real discussion about why the sector needs fresh perspectives, why so m...

How do you forecast the future of climate change — and why are investors, pension funds and data centre developers paying close attention? Nick & Hana sit down with climate scientist Dr. Navjit Sagoo from Climate X to explore how climate risk is becoming a major factor in financial investment, infrastructure planning and the future of digital infrastructure. From flood risk and wildfires to AI...

Can you build a successful career and be a great parent at the same time? In this episode of DC + Me, Nick & Hana sit down with the brilliant Margot Weistroffer from Hitachi Energy to talk about the realities of parenting while building a career in a demanding industry. From balancing ambition and family life to navigating the challenges, sacrifices and unexpected rewards that come with parent...

Do data centres really have to be ugly? Or is the industry missing a huge opportunity to connect with the communities around them? Nick and Hana sit down with architect the architect, Jack Carter , to explore how data centres could evolve from “big metal boxes” into spaces that contribute to society, create jobs and even become celebrated parts of our cities. From Victorian industrial architecture...

Will AI eventually run out of power? Or are data centres evolving fast enough to keep up with the explosion in demand? Hosts Nick and Hana sit down with Stephen Busette aka Steve - a long-time expert in power, cooling and critical infrastructure - to unpack one of the biggest conversations in technology right now: AI vs energy. From power grids and battery storage to sustainability, AI infrastruct...

What happens when ambition, pressure and identity collide? In this episode of DC + Me, Nick & Hana sit down with Mike Buckingham, a VP EMEA Operations who started his career as an apprentice and now leads operations across 22 countries. The gang have an honest conversation about career burnout, leadership, imposter syndrome and the hidden pressures behind high-performance careers in the data c...

What would actually happen if every data centre in the world suddenly shut down? In our very first episode, Nick Worpole (Strativ Group) sits down with Hana Sutton (JLL) to unpack one huge question: ⚡ Would the world end without data centres? From banking and healthcare to flights, WhatsApp, AI and the cloud - this conversation explores just how dependent modern life has become on the digital inf...