Inside Data Centre Podcast

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In the first episode of a new series recorded live at Datacloud Global Congress 2026 in Cannes, Andy Davis is joined by co-host Rory Flashman from Spa Communications to explore one of the biggest talking points in the data centre industry: neo clouds, AI infrastructure and the next phase of digital infrastructure growth. 
Joining the conversation: 
David Bloom, Kao Data 
Pete Hill, CUDO Compute 
Together, they unpack what neo cloud actually means, how GPU-driven infrastructure is reshaping the market, and why the relationship between hyperscalers, cloud providers and emerging AI infrastructure companies is more complementary than many people assume. 
The discussion also looks at how AI workloads are changing data centre design, from density and cooling to power, floor loading and long-term flexibility. With technology moving quickly and facilities expected to operate for decades, the conversation highlights the engineering challenge of building infrastructure that can support both today’s demand and tomorrow’s unknowns. 
Recorded live at Datacloud Global Congress 2026 in Cannes. 
Key Topics: 
What neo cloud means and why the term has become central to AI infrastructure 
How GPU-led AI workloads differ from traditional cloud infrastructure 
Whether neo clouds are disrupting hyperscalers or complementing them 
The impact of AI on data centre design, density, cooling and power requirements 
Why the UK can remain competitive in the AI infrastructure market 
The difference between training and inference workloads, and where the UK may have an advantage 
Why power availability, energy cost and grid capacity remain major constraints 
How local engagement and community benefit can improve public understanding of data centre development 
The growing capital requirements behind AI data centre projects 
Why delivery, reliability and consistency still matter more than headline-grabbing announcements 
Tune in for a lively conversation on how AI is reshaping the data centre market, what neo clouds mean for the wider industry, and why the next phase of growth will depend on power, partnerships, local engagement and the ability to deliver. 
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The Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.
To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

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In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Jim Hart, Co-Founder and CEO of BCS, for his fifth appearance on the show. They dig into the findings of BCS's latest report, Data Center Truths 2026, exploring the growing gap between demand and the industry's capacity to deliver, from a projected 600,000 FTE workforce shortfall to power timelines stretching 8–12 years in parts of Europe. 
Key Topics: 
Why data centres must be treated as critical infrastructure, not just tech assets 
The 600,000 worker deficit threatening the global delivery pipeline 
How supply chain control is becoming a key competitive differentiator 
Tier-two markets and Africa emerging as the next growth frontiers 
The PR problem: why the industry needs to lead with benefits, not billions 
Rethinking delivery models through prefabrication, automation, and collaboration 
Tune in for a candid, data-driven conversation on what it will really take to keep pace with demand. 
Download the report here - Data Centre Truths 2026 | What It Takes to Deliver in 2026
Support the show
The Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.
To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

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In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Ben Baldieri, Founder of 'The GPU Newsletter. The pair dive into the explosive growth of the Neo cloud market, the widening gap between what's announced and what's actually delivered, and why the shape of data centre demand is shifting fast. from gigawatt training campuses to smaller, inference-focused deployments. 
Key Topics: 
Neo cloud revenue hitting $25 billion with 223% year-on-year growth 
The gap between headline announcements and actual project execution 
"Time to gas" replacing "time to power" as the key investor metric 
Financialization of compute creating a maturing new asset class 
Customer churn at hyperscale, who can back 400MW commitments? 
Inference demand driving interest in smaller, urban data centre deployments 
Private equity moving into edge-scale infrastructure at pace 
Why community engagement and public perception still lag behind growth 
The AI education gap, and why employers need to give people time to learn 
Tune in for a sharp, honest conversation about where the market actually is versus where the press releases say it is. 
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The Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.
To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

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In this episode, AVK VP of Marketing Giuseppe Caltabiano turns the tables on Andy Davis to discuss his ever growing data center community. 
Sitting at the centre of the data centre industry with 70,000+ followers and the founder of Data Centre Club, Andy Davis takes us through the importance of a community and the journey he is on in continuously building his network. From DCC's inception to spin off communities such as Data Centre Marketing Club, he speaks about the progression and the future of the data centre industry.
Key topics covered in this episode are:
The process of starting a community, Data Centre Club, from scratch and the benefit to members.
The multi-faceted approach to building a personal brand, as well as a community. The Data Centre News newsletter, for example.
The progression of a community, and the value in physical connection when making industry relationships.
The future of the community.
The value of fresh perspectives coming into the data centre industry – talent from other industries brings a new point of view.
You can watch the interview here - Turning Conversations into Community - AVK – Innovative power solutions
 
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The Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.
To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

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In this episode, Andy Davis is joined by co-host Pieter Schaap, Director at Soben (Part of Accenture) to discuss the fact that with RFS timelines shrinking to 12-14 months from construction start, the data centre industry is operating at unprecedented speed.  
But where are the real bottlenecks?  
Joining the discussion:  
Miriam van Kooperen, GreenScale 
Luc Spin, Unica Datacenters 
Together, they explore supply chain constraints, power and infrastructure pressures, and the creative strategies emerging to meet aggressive timelines.  
Recorded live at Kickstart Europe 2026  
Topics: 
The impact of supply chain bottlenecks on data center project timelines 
Strategies for building effective supplier partnerships amid uncertainty 
The role of standardization versus customization in hardware procurement 
Modularization as a solution for accelerating delivery and reducing risks 
The influence of sustainability and innovation on procurement decisions 
How market dynamics have shifted from buyer’s market to high-demand environment 
The importance of transparency, collaboration, and early planning in project success 
Quick-fire insights: procurement approaches, balancing deadlines and budgets, and industry collaborations 
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Support the show
The Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.
To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect