Mar 03 2025 240 mins
On this episode on Beyond the Resume, we bring you our latest from the webinar series. We speak with Kristina Metzger (CBRE), David Guarino (Green Street), Greg Berman (Thor Equities Group) and Rahul Chandiok (GI Partners) about the evolution, current trends, and future predictions of data centers. The conversation covers the basics of data centers, market dynamics, investment opportunities, site selection challenges, and the impact of ESG considerations. The panelists share their perspectives on the growing demand for data centers, the importance of power and cooling, and the future of the industry in light of technological advancements.
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Chapters
(00:20): Understanding Data Centers: Basics and Evolution
(10:24): The Future of Data Centers: Trends and Predictions
(12:21): Market Dynamics: Supply, Demand, and Investment Opportunities
(17:19): Geographical Insights: Top Markets for Data Centers
(23:24): Regulatory Landscape and Site Selection Challenges
(29:55): Power Challenges in Data Center Development
(34:02): Investment Opportunities in Data Centers
(37:51): Navigating Capital Markets for Data Centers
(44:41): ESG Considerations in Data Center Investments
(48:22): Future Predictions for Data Centers
(51:27): Urban Data Centers and Their Viability
(54:03): The Impact of Quantum Computing on Data Centers
(55:52): Shifting Data Center Locations Due to Environmental Risks
(57:17): Capital Demand and Future Opportunities
(59:03): Assessing Obsolescence Risks in Data Centers