In part 2 of Kirk's conversation with Christian Belady, Senior Advisor at DigitalBridge, they discuss the imperative of making data centers ecologically transparent and minimizing their ecological impact through innovative measures. Belady emphasizes the importance of thinking beyond conventional boundaries, inspiring others to think bigger, and fostering collaboration within the industry to address emerging challenges ..read more

Kirk is joined by Christian Belady, Senior Advisor at DigitalBridge, to discuss his pivotal role in developing the Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) metric, emphasizing its importance in measuring data center efficiency. He also highlights the collaborative efforts with industry peers, such as forming the Green Grid organization, to establish PUE as a universal standard for data center efficiency ..read more

Kirk is joined by Josh Snowhorn, CEO and Founder of Quantum Loophole, to discuss the economic benefits of data center campuses, the complexities of power generation, including the role of nuclear energy, and the need for innovative solutions in the evolving energy landscape ..read more

Kirk continues the conversation with Rob Daly, President of Overwatch Construction, on the heightened stakes of reaching higher levels of decision-making ..read more

Kirk is joined with Rob Daly, President of Overwatch Construction, to talk about Rob's journey up through the ranks and how that first-hand experience informed his leadership skills ..read more

This is part 2 of the roundtable discussion between Kirk and Dean Nelson (Cato), Bill Kleyman (Neu.ro), Liz Cruz (Accelsius), and Rob Coyle (Open Compute Project). The group delves into advanced cooling methods, power distribution, standardization challenges, and the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce as they explore the need for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and a strategic approach to innovation to navigate the evolving landscape of technology infrastructure ..read more

Kirk is joined by Dean Nelson (Cato), Bill Kleyman (Neu.ro), Liz Cruz (Accelsius), and Rob Coyle (Open Compute Project) in a roundtable discussion into the critical intersections of technology, energy, and infrastructure challenges in the data center industry. Covering topics such as the role of nuclear power, the impact of digitization on energy demands, and the need for collaborative solutions, the conversation highlights the industry's collective efforts to address evolving complexities and foster innovation ..read more

Looking back at the most insightful and engaging moments from 2023. From a Medal of Honor recipient to the incoming challenges and opportunities of AI, take a trip down memory lane with Kirk and his guests ..read more

Kirk continues the conversation with Jen Reininger, Senior Development Manager at Yondr, on her journey with The Human Reset, breaking free from linear thinking and embracing a more abstract approach to personal and professional growth ..read more

Kirk is joined by Jen Reininger, Senior Development Manager at Yondr, who has taken on the transformative challenge of The Human Reset. Jen shares her personal journey of self-improvement, reflects on the challenges and triumphs of being a single parent in survival mode, and discusses how discipline and self-care lead to remarkable changes in both her professional and personal life ..read more