The Data Center Exchange

Welcome to Data Centre Exchange, a Harper Harrison podcast exploring the key topics, challenges and conversations shaping the data centre industry. In this episode, Del Conolly is joined by Dereck Wischmeyer, Senior Advisor at Marsh, based in New York. Dereck works closely with developers, operators and investors across the industry, bringing a practical perspective shaped by his experience as bot...

The purpose of the Data Center Exchange is to shine a positive light on the Data Center Industry. Often an industry misunderstood and often subject to great levels of scrutiny surrounding the environmental and social impact of the industry. But it’s an industry that takes this seriously. There are so many great initiatives across the industry relating to ESG which are hugely positive. And no bette...

In this podcast series, ⁠Del Connolly⁠ will be joined by industry leaders to discuss topics such as the culture of a fast-growing business within the sector, sustainability, engineering, construction challenges, diversity & inclusion, and much more. Mergers and Acquisitions are fairly common across the Data Center Industry. When they occur, the complex process of integrating businesses begins....

In this podcast series, Del Connolly will be joined by industry leaders to discuss topics such as the culture of a fast-growing business within the sector, sustainability, engineering, construction challenges, diversity & inclusion, and much more. In this episode we explore the Gender gap that exists within the Data Center industry, statistics show that only 20% of the workforce is made up of...

In this episode of the Data Center Exchange podcast, Del Connolly was joined by Adam Gibson, a Data Center professional AND enthusiast. If the industry is going to grow and overcome the skills shortages, it’s important we make it the industry of choice. And Adam is a great example of somebody who brings the industry to life. Join me as we explore Adam’s own unique career journey, exploring his own...

Welcome to a special edition of the Data Center Exchange filmed live from PTC24 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Del was joined by Jesse Sargent, President of OVERWATCH - a veteran owned Strategic Consultancy serving the Data Center market with deep expertise in Operations and Management. Jesse is also the co-host of the Data Center Revolution, which is a great podcast with nearly 80 episodes recorded. So, Je...

In this episode, we are joined by John Shingler who has one of the most fascinating backgrounds of any Data Center Leader! We delve a little into John’s past ranging from a serviceman as a Navy Nuke through to being a full-time College Football coach, then in to the Oil & Gas industry to now being a Data Center Operations leader. John talks about those transitions and also offers insights into...

In this episode, we are joined by Susanna Kass to discuss all things Sustainability within the Data Center world. One of the hottest topics across an industry which often gets bad press relating to the environmental impact it has. We explore how just this criticism is, the challenges the industry faces, the great work it is doing and just how far the industry has come. Susanna is somebody who spea...

We are delighted to welcome Tony Grayson to the Data Center Exchange. Tony is a former sub commander and now an Executive within the Digital Infrastructure world. As the General Manager of Compass Quantum, he is at the helm of a hugely exciting new modular Data Center solution. We touch on some of the features and advantages of the solution and look at the journey so far. We also cannot invite Ton...

In this podcast series, Del will be joined by industry leaders to discuss topics such as the culture of a fast-growing business within the sector, sustainability, engineering, construction challenges, diversity & inclusion, and much more. Building on from episode 3, we talk to Anna Carlton, VP, Culture and Learning at Compass Datacenters. Anna is hugely passionate about all things culture and...

We are delighted to be joined by  Chris Yetman . Chris is the COO of  Vantage Data Centers , one of the fastest-growing organizations within the sector. I wanted to discuss how organizational culture impacts the high performance and growth of a business. Particularly a business operating to such high standards expected within the Data Center market. Chris talks us through his personal journey and...

What is a Data Center? How does it impact our lives? How have they changed the way that we live? How rewarding can a career be within the industry? This episode we ask these questions to Aashna Puri, Director of Strategy and Sustainability at one of the leading Data Centre Developers, CyrusOne. We also look at Aashna’s route in to the industry and her fascinating entrepreneurial background which c...

This episode looks at how much of a challenge the skills gap is for the Digital Infrastructure world and looks at how the industry can engage “grass roots” talent to ensure the industry is one of choice when people begin their careers. Our guest this week is Bill Kleyman, an award-winning data center, cloud, and digital infrastructure leader. He was ranked globally by an Onalytica Study as one of...