QuickChat: How EdgeConneX is Preparing for the Data Center of the Future

In this Data Center Frontier QuickChat, Matt Vincent, Editor-in-Chief of Data Center Frontier, talks to Don MacNeil, Chief Revenue Officer for EdgeConneX, about how the company is investing in technology and people to create the data center of the future. 

During the 17-minute interview, MacNeil discusses the challenges and opportunities EdgeConneX has encountered when operating in emerging markets like Malaysia and Indonesia. He explains how the local workforce has learned and embraced the trade, especially when it comes to health, wellness and safety practices.

MacNeil also describes how EdgeConneX’s guiding principles of “customers, people and planet” are driving progress on renewable energy adoption. He notes that while AI has brought additional challenges to the market, particularly in the size and scale of data centers, it will also fuel the growth of renewable energy and help customers meet their aggressive sustainability goals. 

During the interview, MacNeil shares insights on navigating uncertain times, finding the right talent to support infrastructure growth, and creating winning cultures. He also outlines EdgeConneX’s vision for the future, including how AI and internal infrastructure innovations will transform the data center sector. Listen now to hear the full interview!