The QTS Experience

In this episode of The QTS Experience, David McCall sits down with Mark Gusakov, Chief Certification Officer at the International Data Center Authority (IDCA), to discuss the challenges and opportunities in attracting and retaining talent in the data center industry. They explore Mark’s journey, the importance of mental health and wellness in the workplace, and how storytelling and community-build...

Bridging the Gap: This week Brian Jabeck joins me to discuss the critical energy challenges facing data centers and the power grid. They explore the transition from traditional energy to nuclear, the 500-hour peak load dilemma, onsite power generation, and whether too much technology poses risks. They also discuss the future of legacy data centers, the importance of community, and how workforce en...

Datacenter Hawk on Data Centers: Lately, most conversations about Data Center construction have centered around AI Data Centers.  David Liggitt, CEO of Datacenter Haw, says Enterprise and traditional Hyperscale growth is tremendous too. David joins me this week to discuss this and other key topics public utility growth and investment, emerging data center market expansion, and the growing discussi...

Powering the AI Industrial Revolution: Geoff Bland, an industry veteran from Lifecycle Power, shares his unique insights on the evolving energy landscape, from navigating the turbulent waters of investment and regulation to harnessing AI's potential. We'll explore the challenges and opportunities in a world where Self Generation, dispatchable power, and microgrids are taking center stage. Don't mi...

The AI-Powered Data Center: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming the Digital World. oday, we're delving into the fascinating world of AI and its impact on the data center industry with Gautham Gnanajothi, a senior industry analyst at Frost & Sullivan. We'll discuss the staggering growth of the data center market, the increasing influence of AI, and the challenges and opportunities that...

The Backbone of the Digital Age: Rethinking Legacy Networks for the AI Era Today, we're exploring the challenges and opportunities facing legacy networks as we enter the age of AI. Joining me is Allen Meeks, CEO of Moxie Networks, who brings over a decade of experience in tackling the complexities of long-haul and metro fiber networks. We'll delve into the limitations of existing infrastructure, t...

Networking in the AI Era: Are We Ready for the Data Tsunami? Today, we're diving into the critical world of networking with Tony Grayson, a former Navy commander and current data center expert. We'll discuss how networks are the backbone of the digital age, the challenges of keeping up with the demands of AI, and the innovative solutions on the horizon. Join us for the conversation on The QTS Expe...

Calling all data center aficionados! Is your fiber optic knowledge up to speed? Join me as I talk fiber with Patton Lochridge, CCO at Bandwidth IG. We explore the wild ride of fiber deployment, from historical limitations to the mind-blowing growth we're seeing today. Dive deep into emerging innovations like hollow core fiber and grapple with head scratches like the scarcity of dark fiber and the...

Ever wonder what goes into keeping your data safe in the real world? Join me as I chat with physical security specialist Carlos Francisco, as we delve into the ever-evolving world of data center protection, exploring everything from the right security mix to calculating risk versus reward. Tune in and learn how to build a fortress for your valuable information! Carlos Francisco https://www.linkedi...

The Digital Economy provides incredible opportunities to expand into new marketplaces. When we don’t speak the same language we often talk past each other or worse, offend, when trying to communicate. This week I’m joined by Chris Menier, CEO of Transifex. Chris explains the complexities of localization and translation in the digital age, distinguishing between the two while emphasizing the critic...

David Meadows, Director of Technology at STULZ, USA, gets into the details of liquid cooling and the evolving sustainability landscape of data centers. We chat about community, regulations, and what the future holds. Let's talk cooling solutions on the next QTS Experience.

Generative AI is everywhere, but how will it change our world? Rebecca Weekly, with over 20 years of building the internet, has a front-row seat to the collision of AI, infrastructure, and data. She'll dissect the hype, uncover the real-world applications, and explore how the internet itself will adapt. Get ready for a fascinating and practical discussion on the next QTS Experience.

With all the discussion around AI – we’re tempted to believe it “just showed up”, but that isn’t true. Some organizations have been in the Vanguard of AI tool creation and implementation for years. Uber is one of those organizations. This week we are joined by Sarah Keller, Head of Technology Sourcing and Supply Chain at Uber. Sarah brings great insight into what might be hype, and what is very re...

According to my next guest, over 40% of construction time and effort is rework, that is, you have to “redo” something that was already built during a construction project. The loss in time and impact on cost are incredible. Saurabh Ladha is the CEO of Doxel. Saurabh explains how he integrates AI with established processes in his mission to build faster. We can't all be Superman, but with the right...

We need to rethink how we move cooling throughout the data center. According to Mellissa Olsen, we can’t deliver future loads in the same way as we have in the past – it breaks too many things. Join us for the conversation, on the next QTS Experience

Humanity's current demand for power is unprecedented, yet constructing new power plants and navigating bureaucratic transmission hurdles is a slow, challenging process. Dave Bell offers insightful alternatives that not only address these challenges but also benefit the planet. Tune in for this enlightening discussion on the next QTS Experience. 

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the entire world, but its success hinges on its hardware foundation. The GPU, AI's powerhouse, is potent yet costly and energy-intensive. This week, I'm joined by Darwesh Singh, CEO of Bolt Graphics, who proposes a groundbreaking solution to reshape AI hardware access and efficiency. Tune in for this insightful discussion on the next QTS Experience. Darwesh...

The single biggest supply chain issue for digital infrastructure is talent. Attracting and educating future Data Center folks isn’t easy, and that’s where George Mason University steps in. They’re in the vanguard tackling the education gaps that exist in the Data Center community. This week I’m joined by Dr. Kamaljeet Sanghera, PhD, Executive Director of the Institute for Digital Innovation, who e...

Data Center markets are usually referred to as “Tiers”. For example Northern, VA would be considered tier 1. This week I am joined by Sam Prudhomme, President at Accelevation, LLC's Data Center Business Unit. Sam helps us understand Data Center market tiers, and if this is still relevant in the new era of Data Center Growth.   Sam Prudhomme:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-prudhomme-9b132720/

This week I am joined by American Historian and Author Dan Flores. Dan shares stories and experiences from his latest book: “Wild New World”. With the explosion of Artificial Intelligence and other future tech, knowing our past enables us to guide our future. Dan Flores:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Flores Wild New World:  https://www.amazon.com/Wild-New-World-Animals-America/dp/1324006161

his week I’m joined by Mike Netzer VP Sales at Data Center Hawk. Mike helps us understand the changing trends and inflection points in the most dynamic industry on earth. Mike Netzer  https://www.linkedin.com/in/netzer/ Datacenter Hawk:  https://datacenterhawk.com/

This week I’m joined by Alan Howard a Principal Analyst, Cloud & Data Center Research Practice at Omdia. Alan and I discussed the developing conversation about the potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMR) as part of a future Data Center energy grid. Alan Howard  https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-howard-8718612/ Nuclear Regulatory Commission  https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc.html American Nuclear...

This week we are joined by Sebastian Moss, Editor-in-Chief and publisher at DatacenterDynamics, one of the industry’s leading voices in all things Digital Infrastructure. Sebastian discusses how he and his team bring the stories of the Digital infrastructure world to us. Listen in, on the next QTS Experience Podcast. LinkedIn Profile  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-moss-ba700517/ DataCenter...

That quote is from my guest this week, Daniel Kahneman a Nobel Prize-winning psychologist and pioneer in the area of intuition and biases in human decision-making. Dr. Kahneman’s groundbreaking work, particularly on the cognitive biases that influence human decision-making, has profoundly impacted diverse fields ranging from economics to psychology. I asked Doctor Kahneman to discuss how he imagin...