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Mark Gusakov, Chief Certification Officer at IDCA, joins JSA TV at PTC’25 to discuss how IDCA’s certification program is evolving to meet the changing needs of global data centers. He addresses the challenges professionals face in obtaining certifications and highlights emerging trends shaping data center certification standards.

In this JSA TV interview live from PTC'25 in Hawaii, Matt Briley, Senior Vice President of Global Sales at LightRiver shares an in-depth look into the company's innovative services and exciting rebranding journey. Discover how LightRiver’s leadership team has evolved to position the company for a new era of growth and success in 2025. Matt discusses LightRiver’s primary services, designe...

Melissa Farney from TECfusions joins JSA TV at PTC’25 to discuss the opportunities driving innovation in technology integration, how TECfusions leverages strategic partnerships to enhance customer-centric solutions, and the latest trends shaping their approach to scalable tech solutions.

Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence of Nomad Futurist join JSA TV at PTC’25 to discuss the inspiration behind Nomad Futurist, trends in global workforce transformation, and how their platform addresses these shifts. They also explore the power of storytelling in driving innovation and engagement within the tech community.

Cheyenne Fakouri, Director of Operations at CamaliCorp, joins JSA TV at PTC’25 to share how their edge computing strategy addresses labor shortages in wholesale facilities, what sets their build-to-suit data center services apart, and how their relaunched website enhances client engagement. 

Chris Downie, CEO of Flexential, sits down with JSA TV at PTC’25 to share the company's lastest news announcements and dive into the possibilities of space-based data centers. 

Courtney Popp, Director of Education Programs at iMasons, joins JSA TV at PTC’25 to discuss iMasons’ new educational initiatives designed to address skill gaps in digital infrastructure, prepare the workforce for industry demands, and advance workforce development through strategic partnerships.

Dave Bell, Director of Marketing at VoltaGrid, joins JSA TV at PTC’25 to discuss how VoltaGrid is expediting power delivery to data centers while maintaining energy efficiency, the role of behind-the-meter technology in enhancing power reliability, and innovations shaping the future of energy solutions for the data center sector

In this exclusive JSA TV interview from PTC’25, Flexnode's Regis Malloy discusses how the company’s modular, liquid-cooled data centers are powering AI-driven applications, advancing edge computing, and championing sustainability. Learn how Flexnode’s scalable solutions—ranging from 1MW to 200MW+—are bringing critical data closer to users and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

In this exclusive JSA TV interview live from PTC'25, Bill Severn, CEO & President of 1623 Farnam, shares insights into what sets this leading-edge interconnection and data center hub apart. Discover how 1623 Farnam’s strategic location in Omaha, Nebraska, empowers businesses and network operators with unparalleled connectivity and proximity to key markets. Bill discusses recent and upcomi...

In this insightful interview, Craig Kaplan from Zenlayer explores the transformative power of AI-powered edge solutions in emerging markets. Learn about the unique opportunities AI brings to revolutionize digital experiences in underserved regions like South America and Africa. Find out how AI and edge computing are reshaping industries such as gaming, fintech, and healthcare and more about the fu...

André Busnardo, Commercial Director at Tecto Data Centers, joins JSA TV at PTC’25 to share details about Tecto’s new hyperscale facility in Santana do Parnaíba, the meaning behind “Big Lobster” and “Mega Lobster,” and how the company is balancing rapid expansion with sustainability. He also discusses why Brazil is the ideal location for their $1 billion expansion.

William Williams, Head of Sales at Introl, joined us on hashtag #JSATV to celebrate the company’s 4th anniversary! Learn more about Introl’s journey, their approach to optimizing data center operations, and how they’re managing customer expectations at scale.  Watch now for exclusive insights!

At PTC’25, Bruce Garrison, CEO of Bandwidth IG (BIG) talks about the trends driving the demand for more dark fiber in the Greater Atlanta area, one of the nation’s top data center markets, as well as how their recently expanded San Francisco Bay Area network is driving innovation for its customers.

T5's CEO Pete Marin talks about having an owner's mindset when it comes to data center development, construction and operations - and the immense scale of growth that will be needed to support AI and high performance computing.

McKinstry's Thomas Tellefson and Seth Davis join JSATV at PTC’25 to discuss innovations in data center design, balancing efficiency and environmental impact, and how McKinstry is addressing sustainability and scalability in operations. He also dives into the role of predictive maintenance in reducing costs and improving reliability.

In this JSA TV interview from PTC '25, Foresight Co-Founder Dr. Atif Ansar discusses how AI-driven project management is transforming digital infrastructure delivery. Learn how Foresight helps businesses overcome complex construction scheduling and supply chain challenges to complete critical projects faster, more efficiently, and ahead of demand. Learn more at: https://www.foresight.works/ .

Technology is evolving at lightning speed and so is this new data center brand. Jim Buie, CEO of ValorC3, joins us to give us a behind-the-scenes look at ValorC3 and what's on the horizon.  Hear more about the company’s strategic mission to expand modern colocation, cloud and connectivity services across emerging U.S. markets. Plus, learn about a recent partnership with Megaport to boost ente...

In this interview, Jack Backes, Principal Strategist at Provident Data Centers, dives deep into the latest trends shaping the data center industry and explore how developers are reimagining the future to meet the demands of high-density computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and GPU-driven workloads.

Sam Rabinowitz, CEO of LANTANA LED, joins JSA TV Live from PTC’25 in Hawaii to discuss the impact data center lighting can make on efficiency and cost, why value engineering may not always be the best course for choosing lighting and what the company’s focused on in the year ahead. For more on LANTANA LED, be sure to follow them on LinkedIn or visit their website www.lantanaled.com

Debra Freitas, CEO of Light Source Communications (LSC), and Pete Empie, CSO and President of LSC, join JSA TV live from PTC’25 in Honolulu to recap 2024 and discuss the company’s progress on its dark fiber networks in Phoenix and Tulsa, as well as new additions to LSC’s executive leadership team, AI connectivity and more. #PTC ’25

Paul Wiltshire, VP of Sales at AtlasEdge, joins JSA TV at PTC’25 to discuss how AtlasEdge is tackling the challenges of scaling edge infrastructure across diverse regions. He explores trends in edge data center demand, sustainability initiatives to minimize environmental impact, and how their strategy supports real-time AI workloads.

Join Scott Despot, Director of Business Development and Sales, as he shares: 1) What’s on the horizon for Spencer Building, including the addition of two state-of-the-art data halls offering 5 MW of power and 12,500 sq. ft. of white space. 2) How these new data halls are tailored to meet North America’s surging demand for scalable, high-density colocation and connectivity solutions. 3) Vancouver’s...

Join Matt Landek, Managing Director, Data Centers and Peter Skae, Managing Director, Technical services as share their expertise on the future of the data center industry at PTC'25. From exploring the importance of prioritizing the people behind data center operations to discussing the impact of JLL’s recent acquisition of Skae Power Solutions, they dive into the strategies shaping the indust...

Lisa Marie Maxson, CEO and Founder of 10x People joins JSA TV Live from PTC’25  to discuss the challenges they solve for customers, how the company solves for overly manual telephone number data management practices, the company’s new Global Carrier Authoritative Data and what’s on the horizon for 2025. For more on 10x People and their cloud-based numbering solutions, be sure to follow them on Lin...