Executive Roundtable

The Data Center Frontier Executive Roundtable is a feature showcasing the insights of thought leaders on the state of the data center industry, and where it is headed. At the close of each quarter, we convene a conversation between a group of experienced executives from the data center, colocation and cloud computing industries. The questions change to address the latest industry developments, including trends in data center design, site selection, cooling and business models.

Roundtable Recap: Gigawatt Megacampus Considerations; AI Sustainability Plays; Modular Design Innovation; Data Center Industry Misconceptions

Matt Vincent

July 3, 2024

Our Executive Roundtable for the Second Quarter of 2024 asked for our four industry leaders' considerations on four pressing trends in today's data center industry.

Voices of the Industry

In the Age of Data Centers, Our Connected Future Still Needs Edge Computing

David Wood

July 17, 2024

David Wood, Senior Product Manager – Edge Computing at nVent, explains why edge computing will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology.

Data Center Insights: Ciaran Flanagan, Siemens

Matt Vincent

July 3, 2024

As Global Head of Datacenter Solutions & Services for Siemens knows that in the digital realm, the majority of a data center's environmental footprint is generated during its ...

Data Center Insights: Joe Reele, Schneider Electric

Matt Vincent

July 3, 2024

Schneider Electric's VP of Solutions Architects feels us that prefab is a “needle-moving” technique and methodology in today’s mission-critical and data center space.

Data Center Insights: Allen Rounds, Kohler

Matt Vincent

July 3, 2024

Kohler Sales Executive Allen Rounds feels that the biggest consideration for any new data center these days, especially a MegaCampus, is access to grid-supplied power.

Data Center Insights: Phillip Marangella, EdgeConneX

Matt Vincent

July 3, 2024

EdgeConneX Chief Marketing and Product Officer Phillip Marangella holds forth on how the rapid emergence of AI’s capacity demands, added to an already robust data center market...

Roundtable: Data Center Industry Misconceptions

Matt Vincent

June 28, 2024

To wrap up our Q2 Executive Roundtable, four industry leaders address the evergreen topic of certain misconceptions shadowing the data center industry.

Roundtable: Modular Innovation Opportunities for Data Centers

Matt Vincent

June 27, 2024

We polled our Executive Roundtable on top opportunities for modular design innovation within or adjacent to hyperscale or colocation facilities.

Roundtable: Data Center Sustainability Plays for the AI Era

Matt Vincent

June 26, 2024

We asked our Executive Roundtable for their views on resilient sustainability practices in light of the exponential future power demands associated with AI and GPU-based computing...