Tackling Global Data Center Challenges with Wesco’s Alan Farrimond

Jan. 9, 2025

In this episode of the Data Center Frontier Show podcast, Matt Vincent, Editor-in-Chief of Data Center Frontier, talks to Alan Farrimond, Vice President Wesco Data Center Solutions, about how AI, globalization and power challenges are impacting the data center industry. They also discuss some wider challenges across the industry and how Wesco is uniquely positioned to solve those challenges. 

Listen to this 16-minute podcast to learn more about:

  • Trends driving the data center market.
  • The data center lifecycle – from design to construction to gray space to white space.
  • The importance of a strong partner ecosystem.
  • The impact of globalization on the data center market.
  • How the onset of AI is impacting the data center industry.
  • How Wesco can help address power challenges.
  • What differentiates Wesco from other players in the space

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