Making Connections

In this episode of Making Connections, Telehouse’s Nick Layzell hosts a conversation about the steep rise in bandwidth requirements and how it’s impacting every sector. Joining Nick are two experts in the field of connectivity: Jennifer Holmes, CEO of the London Internet Exchange (LINX)  and Mark Daley, Director of Digital Strategy & Business Development at Epsilon.  Together, they discuss the...

In this special International Women’s Day episode of Making Connections , guest host Nadia McIntosh explores the evolving role of women in the data centre industry with three inspiring guests: Michelle Wainwright, Operations and Board Director at EkkoSense; Soraya Kashefi, Technical Customer Success Manager at EkkoSense; and Silvija Skinderskyte, PMO Lead at Telehouse. Together, they discuss the c...

The expectations of customer service have changed dramatically, with organisations seeking more than just problem-solving. Today, they demand strategic partnerships, tailored support, and proactive communication to help them navigate increasingly complex challenges. So how can businesses adapt to meet these rising demands and deliver true value? In this episode of Making Connections , host Nick La...

In this episode of “ Making Connections” , host Nick Layzell reflects on 35 years of Telehouse with Mark Pestridge, Executive Vice President & General Manager of Telehouse Europe, and Sami Slim, CEO of Telehouse France. Together, they explore how Telehouse’s origins as a “carrier hotel” evolved into its position as a global leader in interconnected ecosystems. The discussion highlights the gro...

In this episode of "Making Connections," host Nick Layzell, Customer Success Director at Telehouse, is joined by Julian Hennessy, Projects Director at Telehouse, and Dan Williams, Managing Director of Skanska Mechanical and Electrical. Together, they discuss the ambitious retrofitting of Telehouse South, the newest facility within Europe’s most connected data centre campus, located in Lo...

In this episode of "Making Connections," host Nick Layzell, Customer Success Director at Telehouse, is joined by Marianne Toghill, Head of UK Real Estate Construction at law firm Clifford Chance, and Sarah Draper, General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer at Telehouse. Together, they delve into the evolving regulations and AI’s impact on the data centre industry. Marianne discusses the regu...

In this episode of "Making Connections," host Nick Layzell, Customer Success Director at Telehouse, is joined by Chris Williams, Technical Director at Black & White Engineering, and Julian Hennessy, Project Director at Telehouse. Together, they delve into the intricacies of retrofitting existing buildings, focusing on a major project – Telehouse South, our latest data centre at the L...

In this extended edition of "Making Connections," adventure meets the corporate world through the candid insights of Mark Beaumont, a distinguished adventurer and record-breaking cyclist. Hosted by Nick Layzell, Customer Success Director at Telehouse, this episode is a deep dive into the high-stakes experiences and invaluable lessons Mark has learned from his global expeditions and how t...

In this episode of "Making Connections" host Nick Layzell, Customer Success Director at Telehouse, is joined by two leading voices in the field: Andy Thornley from techUK and Alex Pennington, Legal Counsel at Telehouse. This episode offers an in-depth exploration of the implications of FFDA and Open Finance, discussing the nuances of data sharing mandates, impacts on digital identity, co...

Customers are demanding more from their digital experiences when dealing with financial services organisations. Personalisation tactics are therefore growing in popularity as companies look to increase  loyalty, but they also need to consider the role of other technologies. How can financial services companies improve their digital customer experiences, all while factoring in cloud, privacy and se...

More organisations are shifting their workloads and data to public cloud solutions. While the cloud can bring lower costs, reduce maintenance requirements and provide high scalability, it doesn’t always suit every workload. Before organisations migrate their workloads, should they be looking at cloud alternatives? What are the key aspects they need to consider when choosing where to store their va...

Interconnectivity remains in the spotlight as remote workforces become the norm, and end-users consume a growing number of services globally.  With ever-expanding digital ecosystems – how will the importance of interconnectivity change over the next five years? How will this impact data centres and connectivity providers? And how can enterprises gain assurance of such services? To discuss this and...

Unlike their fictional counterparts found on the silver screen, robots have limitations in the real world. However, an increasing number of industries are finding effective use cases for robotics, making the technology integral to certain operations whilst increasing visibility to the public. As enthusiasm grows, where can robots be applied to the data centre environment? Will their wider integrat...

Wednesday 8th March marks International Women’s Day 2023 and this year, the UN’s theme is DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality. Just 26% of the general tech workforce and only 5% of leadership positions in the sector are held by women. This episode of Making Connections addresses the underrepresentation of women in tech, whilst our guests reflect on their experiences as women in...

The intersecting threats of climate change, economic pressures and the energy crisis are the latest in a series of challenges for UK businesses today. Many have had to adjust broader business strategies to accommodate increased spending and others have tweaked sustainability plans accordingly. As the data centre landscape evolves in 2023, will organisations compromise their sustainability roadmap...

With physical and cyber risks multiplying and evolving, organisations can no longer rely on traditional risk management approaches.  Today’s effective risk management need to celebrate and leverage the interrelationships between different business functions to strike a balance between risk mitigation, technological innovation, and frictionless customer experience.  So, what does that look like in...

The opportunities of AI and ML are intrinsically linked with innovation. But whilst the benefits are in sight, the path to accessibility may not always be as clear. With the increasing importance of AI in the UK’s tech industry, how can businesses ensure they are overcoming the barriers and challenges of AI and ML adoption, to drive innovation and operational efficiency? To discuss this and all th...

For organisations today, time matters more than ever. Whilst crucial across all sectors, time is particularly critical within the finance industry; and financial leaders should be on the clock to ensure the success of its operations and integrity. So how can organisations ensure they are synchronising and accurately timestamping events, in an increasingly digital world? Enter time-as-a-service – a...

Sustainability has rapidly risen up the IT agenda. Among the backdrop of net-zero targets, businesses are exploring options for driving green improvements and cloud and data centre providers are responding to changing sustainability expectations as a result. Nick Layzell, Customer Success Director at Telehouse sat down with Neville Louzado, Sales Director at Hyve and Dirk Turek, Senior Research An...

Data volumes are on the rise – and there are no clear signs of it slowing down anytime soon. Whilst the possibilities for organisations to engage with data are limitless, the sheer number of opportunities and volume of data itself can quickly become overwhelming. Research from Telehouse backs this up, finding that a third of enterprises have highlighted growing data volumes as a ‘serious problem’....

Uncontrollable data volumes and pressure to keep a competitive edge can put enterprises under strain. Recent research by Telehouse found that a third of enterprises recognise data growth as a serious problem. The light at the end of the tunnel is most enterprises are realising and implementing a hybrid IT approach. In the race to the connected future, businesses that use a mix of traditional IT an...