This roundtable will explore the strategic importance of selecting the right location for data centres. Discussions will cover factors such as geographic stability, connectivity, energy availability, regulatory compliance, and proximity to end-users. Data centre managers will gain insights into how location impacts operational efficiency, disaster recovery capabilities, and overall service reliability. Attendees will learn best practices for site selection to ensure their data centres can meet current and future demands, making this a crucial topic for anyone involved in data centre planning and operations. The roundtable will explore the strategic importance of selecting the right location for data centres, emphasizing how geographical factors such as climate, energy availability, and connectivity can significantly impact operational efficiency and sustainability.
Showing 20 random companies of those who have registered to attend.
| Black Cat Building Consultancy Limited | Watch Tower IT | Mavin Powercube |
| Bespoke IT Solutions Ltd | Galbraith | Zendo |
| Arrowdawn | sse | MON Consultancy |
| Batt Cables | Example IT Limited | Low Energy Consulting |
| Radware Ltd | EkkoSense | Navon World |
| Etcetera Networks | Mitsubishi Electric | Countryside Renewables Capital |
| Colt DCS | SharePoint Assist Ltd T/As ReformIT | Safeground Associates Ltd |
| Italtel Deutschland GmbH | Net Sec Group | MOTM |
| Mainstream Digital Ltd | Tribus Clean Energy | NHS |
| Extech | Spa Communications | Ghost Enterprises Ltd. |
| EMCOR UK | Rocket IT | Flotek |
| Five Infinitum | 1st Office | Alcion |
| Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne | Resalta | FEX POWER SYSTEM ENGINEERING |
| VEIR | Alfa Laval UK | Fieldfisher LLP |
| ManagedRacks | SharpBrains | Logicalis Portugal |
| Avit Group | Breeze | Wilderman, Waters and Pacocha |
| JT Group Ltd | Suir Engineering |
David Watkins is the solutions director at VIRTUS Data Centres, heading up the Solutions Team that works with customers to provide customised solutions. He has been at VIRTUS since 2009, where he has previously held the roles of service delivery director and head of operations. David has a technical and commercial background and can often be found speaking about sustainability at data centre industry events as well as authoring articles on the topic, which he is passionate and knowledgeable about. Prior to joining VIRTUS, David spent more than 15 years at Unisys. His last role with the company was head of data centres UKMEA.
Speaker biography will be available soon.
Since January 2018 Jon serves as Technologies Director, Global Telecom Strategic Clients for Vertiv in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), defining telecom strategy through ‘Voice of the Customer’ and segment trend, focusing on power, cooling and energy efficiency. Jon has over 20 years of experience in the telecom field, working with critical infrastructure for OEMs and CSPs alike. Jon holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Product Design from the London South Bank University.
Speaker biography will be available soon.
Charlie leads the Land Intelligence team at BCS Data Centres, where he draws on his technical background to advise funds and operators on new data centre projects across Europe. Before joining BCS, Charlie worked as a Technical Director for Colliers where he prepared environmental reports for technical due diligence and prepared technical reports for planning applications.
Speakers subject to change.
This roundtable will focus on the intersection of sustainability and advanced technology; the discussion will delve into designing data centres that are both environmentally friendly and capable of supporting AI workloads. Topics will include energy-efficient architectures, cooling solutions, modular designs, and the integration of AI for predictive maintenance and operational optimization. Data centre operators will benefit from understanding how to future-proof their facilities while minimizing environmental impact, ensuring they can support the next generation of technology with reduced carbon footprints.
Overview: Understand how to integrate and support new technologies ensures that data centres remain competitive and capable of meeting future demands.
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