The QTS Experience

Nov 13 2024 100 ep. 74 mins 10
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The most valuable commodity on earth today is data. How we make it, use it, move it & protect it. Join David McCall as he invites guests from all industries to talk about how they use data to drive their business & innovation in their market.

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Episode 209: Scott Bergs; Dark Fiber, Innovation, and Riding Pigs on the Prairie

Nov 13 2024 86 mins  
Scott Bergs joins the QTS Experience to demystify the world of dark fiber and communications infrastructure. Scott is CEO of Dark Fiber and Infrastructure (DF&I), a private builder, owner, operator of secure dark fiber and conduit infrastructure. From Midwest hog farms to the race for data, Scott shares insights on the urgent need for scalable power, connectivity, and the evolv

Episode 208: Ciaran Flanagan– Digital Twins, AI, & the Energy Trilemma: Molding Data Centers for Tomorrow

Nov 06 2024 70 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with Ciaran Flanagan, VP & Global Head of Data Center Solutions & Services at Siemens, to discuss the future of data centers amidst the challenges of the "Energy Trilemma"—balancing cost, reliability, and decarbonization. Ciaran shares his insights into how Siemens leverages digital twins to enhance data center design, real-time operations, and

Episode 207: Buddy Rizer; Rewriting the Data Center Playbook: Innovation, Sushi & Community Tango

Oct 30 2024 48 mins  
Buddy Rizer: LinkedIn Loudon County Economic Development Authority Buddy Rizer is the Executive Director of the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development, the 2021 Economic Development Organization of the Year. During his tenure, Rizer and his team have attracted more than $50 billion in new commercial investment and more than 50 thousand new jobs. During this time, the gro

Episode 206: Bill Kleyman; AI Powerhouses, Data Center Evolution, and Bravery in a Shifting Industry

Oct 24 2024 65 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with Bill Kleyman, CEO of Apolo, to discuss the rapid evolution of the data center industry and the impact of AI on design and operations. We explore how AI-driven platforms are changing the game with higher-density racks, liquid cooling, and managed services for enterprise customers. Bill shares insights on the market's "micro shifts," why bravery is es

Episode 205; Jon Trout, AI, Bridging Willing to Able, Building Peanut Butter Sandwiches

Oct 16 2024 72 mins  
In this episode of The QTS Experience, David McCall is joined by Jon Trout, CEO of Chekhub and an expert in data center operations and workflow. They delve into the transformative potential of AI for workforce enablement, exploring how AI can be used to build efficient processes and procedures, convert raw data into actionable insights, and ultimately enhance operational efficiency

Episode 204: Mark Gusakov; The Human Side of Data Centers; Building Community, Fostering Wellness:

Sep 30 2024 76 mins  
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 a

Episode 203; Brian Jabeck; The Power Dilemma, Workforce Enablement, Community, Nuclear Energy

Sep 11 2024 77 mins  
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

Episode 202; David Liggitt, Datacenter Hawk, Emerging Datacenter Markets, Self Generation, Changing Datacenter Landscape

Aug 30 2024 52 mins  
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 g

Episode 201; Geoff Bland, Lifecycle Power, Microgrids, Dispatchable Power, AI Workloads, Data Centers

Aug 14 2024 74 mins  
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

Episode 200; Gautham Gnanajothi, Frost & Sullivan, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Centers, Sustainability, Infrastructure, Optimization

Jul 30 2024 68 mins  
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 opp