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Smart Energy VoicesThe Evolution of Data Centers & SustainabilityIn this episode of Plugged In, Chuck Hanna speaks with Pat Lynch, Executive Managing Director at CBRE Data Center Solutions, about the evolving data center and AI landscape. They discuss the rapid growth of AI and its significant impact on data centers, including the shift from large training models to inference-based AI and private AI, which demands more distributed, latency-sensitive facilities in urban areas. Pat emphasizes the growing need for infrastructure investments in connectivity and power to support AI advancements and cloud growth. They also explore the challenges of meeting energy demands, the emergence of enterprise-built data centers, and...2025-03-1436 min
Salesology® - Conversations with Sales Leaders123: Todd Bermont – Cognitive SellingGuest: Todd Bermont Guest Bio: Houston‐based, High Technology Sales and Business Development Leader with over 30 years of sales management, business development, and sales experience in Data Center Design/Build, IT, Mission‐Critical Power Infrastructure (UPS, PDU, and Solar), Professional Services, and SaaS. Recruited and hired six times by former colleagues. Sales management accomplishments include achieving record sales and profit each year for the first three full years as VP of Sales for Solarcraft and growing the OEM division of APC from $10 Million to over $100 million in four years. As Director of Business Develop...2025-01-2732 min
DVL Power Hour PodcastPreparing Your Data Center for HPC Operations with Bill KleymanJoin us, to hear Bill Kleyman, one of the industry’s most trusted leaders, discuss this critical ecosystem and how to implement it in today’s data centers. With more than two decades of experience, Bill has done it all, including managing networks, running data centers, leading strategy and innovation; to currently being the voice for AFCOM and Data Center World, along with starting his own AI company, focused on the data center industry. He is quite uniquely positioned to understand the changes we’ve witnessed in recent years, and what they mean for where we’re headed.2025-01-2255 min
The Data Center Frontier ShowData Center Industry Discussion with Ron Vokoun, Everus Construction GroupFor this episode of the Data Center Frontier Show Podcast, DCF Editor in Chief Matt Vincent and Senior Editor David Chernicoff sat down for a far-reaching discussion with data center industry luminary Ron Vokoun, a 35-year veteran of the construction industry with a primary focus on digital infrastructure.
"I got into telecom back in ’92, which led to data centers," he said. "Probably worked on my first one around ’96 or ’97, and I’ve been involved ever since."
Currently the Director of National Market Development for Everus Construction Group, Vokoun has been involved in AFCOM, both regionally and natio...2025-01-2126 min
Data Center Go-to-Market PodcastEp. #26 Tanja Lewit, CEO at Alternate E Source | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcasthttps://www.dcsmi.com/newsletter Subscribe to the Data Center Sales and Marketing Newsletter (DCSMI)In episode #26 of the Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast, you’ll gain insights into optimizing energy usage and facility management in data centers through intelligent devices and alternative energy solutions. Listeners will learn how IoT, sensors, and automation are helping to improve compliance, operations, and power efficiency. They will also gain perspectives on career opportunities, increasing diversity, and adapting to changes in the industry. Tanja Lewit of Alternate E Source discusses her experience and advice for leveraging technology to better serve clients. This ep...2024-09-1053 min
Careers for Women, Trades and Veterans in Tech and Data CentersJoseph Alvararez GBA - Trades, Data Centers, and FootballJoseph Alvarez is a Navy Veteran, the director of mission critical for GBA Builders and an advocate for women and veterans in business. He serves on several boards, including a director role for the 7x24 Exchange Midwest Chapter and is the Greater Kansas City AFCOM treasurer. In this episode, Joseph and I discuss increasing the presence of veterans and women in the data center market, the significance of having a career in the trades, what’s happening in Kansas City (home of the Super Bowl Champions!) and AI’s impact on the industry.2024-04-2430 min
WISEUP"Unleashing the Power of Owner Representation: Insights from Mary Glynn, TLM Group VP, and 7x24 Exchange WiMCO Advocate Extraordinaire"In this WiseUP podcast episode, Anthony Romeo introduces Mary Glynn, Vice President of Business Development at TLM Group. Mary discusses the importance of what a reputable owners' representation helps within the data center industry. With a successful track record of 24 years, over 350+ projects, 8 billion+ sqft and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups, TLM Group offers expert services to meet diverse needs. Mary emphasizes the importance of networking and professional involvement, highlighting her contributions to various industry associations. Additionally, she addresses gender disparities and biases, while showcasing her passion for golf as a platform for industry connections. A must-listen...2023-06-2226 min
CommScope CrosstalkNext Gen Data Centers and Modern AI - A Conversation with Bill KleymanCommScope Crosstalk host, Mike Rearden, sits down with AFCOM Data Center World Program Chair, Bill Kleyman, recorded live from Data Center World in Austin, Texas, to discuss next gen data centers and the future of AI.2023-05-1815 min
The Data Center Frontier ShowThe State of the Data Center 2023 with Bill KleymanDCF Show host Rich Miller chats with Bill Kleyman, a long-time contributor to Data Center Frontier and one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming Data Center World 2023, where he will share insights from the AFCOM State of the Data Center 2023 industry survey. Bill and Rich dive deep into all the hot topics - including the rise of AI, rising rack density, the cloud capacity crunch and supply chain and nuclear-powered data centers. It's a fun and interesting discussion.
Here’s a timeline of topics Bill and Rich discuss on the podcast:
1:45 – State of the Data Center...2023-05-0455 min
Nomad FuturistJUMPSTART YOUR CAREER!Nomad Futurist is delighted to welcome Carrie Goetz, a pioneering woman in technology, data center champion, and advocate for diversity, back for a second podcast episode focused on her timely and exciting new book — Jumpstart Your Career in Data Centers. Goetz’ impetus for writing the book maps closely to the reason Nomad Futurist was founded — to address a data center talent shortage by raising awareness of the industry and helping break down barriers that are contributing to the problem. “A third of this industry is supposed to gray out by 2025. If we're going to sol...2022-11-2117 minNomad FuturistSales as an art form...What does it take to be successful in sales for the IT industry? Tim Arpin, Regional Sales Manager for NY/NJ at Service Express, a data center maintenance company, has a candid conversation with Phil and Nabeel about the world of sales — the good and the bad — and what he loves about providing value through consultative sales for the data center industry.Arpin always had a natural proclivity for sales. While in his teens he started selling golf equipment in a sporting goods store. He then worked at Enterprise Rent-A-Car as a sales manager and went on to d...2022-06-0630 minNomad FuturistA PASSION FOR LEADERSHIPIn this Nomad Futurist podcast, Bill Skinner, Operations Services Manager at Bloomberg LP, shares a dynamic journey highlighted by a commitment to constant learning in the critical infrastructure space — a path that has led him to operationalize training programs at Bloomberg and serve as a data center evangelist within the tech community through his position as President of the NYC/NJ metro chapter of AFCOM.Skinner had a natural proclivity for tech from an early age. His first computer was a Tandy 500 which he tinkered with, broke, reassembled and improved. In high school he excelled at computers, stu...2022-05-2328 min
JSA Podcasts | Telecom, Digital Infrastructure and Data Center News, Insights + MoreBill Kleyman, Executive VP Digital Solutions at Switch Data Centers Talks Greener Data and MoreData Movers Podcast: Bill Kleyman, Executive Vice President of Digital Solutions with Switch Data Centers Talks Greener Data, Sustainability in Digital Infrastructure, and MoreIn the latest episode of JSA’s Data Movers podcast series, Jaymie Scotto Cutaia and top B2B social media influencer Evan Kirstel caught up with Bill Kleyman, Executive Vice President of Digital Solutions with Switch Data Centers, and a contributing editor with Data Center Knowledge, Data Center Frontier, AFCOM, and Data Center World Program Chair. SUBSCRIBE to JaymieScottoTV for the latest Telecom News: https://www.youtube.com/JaymieScottoTV HOME...2022-04-0545 minNomad FuturistSlowing Down to Go FasterHow does it feel for a seasoned real estate and finance professional with over 25 years of experience to be the oldest member of one coffee group and the youngest member of another? If you are Allen Tucker and your mantra is “Everybody’s Important!” it feels great! Tucker shares his journey with Phil and Nabeel and discusses the importance of authenticity, embracing different perspectives and more on this #NomadFuturist podcast.Tucker highlights lessons he learned from mentors at CBRE.“I think the real key is, even as a young professional, being invited into the room and bein...2022-01-2444 min
Our League PodcastEP.25 Toxicity, Man United poor form, Aaron Rodgers MVP? LeBron or Steph Curry?Back from the holidays! Starts with the boys discussing how they spent the holidays then Eds gives a breakdown of his favourite artist of the past year. Thoughts on the Bayern Munich documentary. How did Ethan start watching the NBA/NFL & which is the more popular sport in the UK. Do we as people secretly love toxicity?
(15:50)Football & breakdown of the Premier League results. Arsenal being robbed vs City, should Everton sack Rafa Benitez? Chelsea vs Liverpool. Man United vs Wolves, United not pressing from the front, do they have a style of play & Wan-Bissaka not the...2022-01-051h 07Nomad FuturistData Drives It!What does a nuclear power plant and a data center have in common? In this dynamic #NomadFuturist podcast, Michail (Mike) Clutter shares his origin story, his passion for data, and a millennial’s perspective on the data center industry.Clutter’s passion for technology has been a constant throughout his career.He talks about how he took an entrance exam for the US Navy on a lark and ended up doing so well that he was invited to take an additional test which he aced. “It was a math and engineering-based test of some analytical and tr...2021-12-2018 minNomad FuturistMaking Meaningful ConnectionsJane Hsieh finds meaningful connections everywhere — among different groups and generations of people, as well as connections between art, fashion, industrial design, engineering, marketing, sales, and customers around the world. In this inspiring #NomadFuturist podcast, recorded at Data Center World 2021, Hsieh shares her journey to becoming Sr. Director of Sales for Aligned Data Centers and a member of the AFCOM GenNext Advisory Board — a story that reveals her great resilience, passion for acquiring knowledge, and ability to connect the dots.Hsieh learned early on how to adapt to new environments when she entered middl...2021-10-1816 minNomad FuturistHappy Birthday for the Third Time!Few people in this world are destined to be reborn – let alone more than once!The Nomad Futurists planned to fly out together for an AFCOM Chicago event on June 28th but found themselves immersed in a completely unexpected sequence of events. This riveting #NomadFuturist podcast is an incredible true story about tennis, cricket, community, friendship, superheroes and ultimately, hope.Hear Phil recount the events that transpired on June 26th, Nabeel’s birthday, and during the tumultuous days that followed. 2021-07-1117 min
The Data Center Frontier ShowBill Kleyman: The State of the Data Center in 2021We're jazzed this week to have Bill Kleyman as our guest. Bill is Executive VP of Digital Solutions at Switch, as well as author of the AFCOM State of the Data Center research report and head of millennial outreach for Infrastructure Masons. Bill has been an editorial contributor for both Data Center Knowledge and DCF, and is a technology evangelist with nearly boundless enthusiasm for his work.
In this podcast, Bill and DCF Editor Rich Miller dig into some of the prevailing trends in digital infrastructure (digital transformation, cloud repatriation, FinOps and, yes, ROBOTS!) as well as t...2021-07-0740 minCareers for Women, Trades and Veterans in Tech and Data CentersKevin Kent, Climate Reality Leader on Data Center Energy Efficiency5.7.20 Episode features Kevin Kent with CFPUE and OSU Wexner Medical Center. Kevin is a Climate Reality Leader and discusses energy efficiencies in data centers both as a necessity and as a career. He is an international speaker on data center energy efficiency creating awareness and providing education through his travels. His ultimate objective is to reduce the overall data center industry's carbon footprint. Kevin is a fellow member of the AFCOM Data Center Institute Board of Directors and serves as Vice President for the AFCOM Central Ohio chapter. #Climatematters #womenintech #vetsintech #tradesintech #womeindatacenters #vetsindatacenters #tradesindatacenters2020-05-0756 min
Hellbound with Halos"Risen to Success" with Jarred TaylorThe boys welcomed Jarred Taylor, the CEO of Article 15 Clothing, Business Manager of Black Rifle Coffee Company, Leadslinger Whiskey, Co-host of Drinkin' Bros Podcast and Producer of movies. Sounds like a lot of hats doesn't it?? Well it is, and he handles it all. JT grew up in the Pacific Northwest. After graduating from North Kitsap High School, he shipped off to Air Force basic training to become a Munitions Systems Apprentice. He wanted something much more combat-related and opted to go through the process to become a Tactical Air Control Party Specialist (TACP). After graduating from the...2018-11-2848 min
AFCOM PodcastsData Discourse - Season 2, ep 3Host John Heiderscheidt (AFCOM Chicago) and Elisa Wood (Editor in Chief, Microgrid Knowledge) discuss the Microgrid basics - what are they, how do they work, what do they cost, and why we'll hear so much more about them in the future. Be sure to take advantage of an exclusive 15% discount for AFCOM members only - on the 3-day Microgrid 2018 conference May 7-9, Chicago.2018-03-0920 minAFCOM PodcastsData Discourse A Podcast Presented by the AFCOM Chicago Chapter - S.2 Ep. 2"The basics of mining for digital currency using Blockchain applications"
John Heiderscheidt (Host, AFCOM Chicago Chapter) and Ken Cuzellis (Independent cryptocurrency miner) discuss the basics of mining for digital currency using Blockchain applications.
Special Note: Nothing in this episode should be considered or construed as investment advice. If you are considering purchasing cryptocurrency, or mining for it, consult with seasoned professionals about the risks and benefits associated with cryptocurrency2018-02-1719 minAFCOM PodcastsData Discourse - Season 2, Episode 1Host John Heiderscheidt (AFCOM Chicago Chapter) and special guest Michael Rechtin, (Partner, Data Center Practice, Baker McKenzie) discuss risk assessments for European data centers, completing mergers and acquisitions in the U.S., and insight for people reviewing non-disclosure agreements.
Special note: Nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice. Nothing in this episode should be construed as creating attorney-client privilege between the show participants and any individual listener. If you have questions about legal issues relating to the data center industry, contact a licensed professional for consultation or advice.2018-01-2622 minAFCOM PodcastsData Discourse: A Podcast Presented by AFCOM’s Chicago Chapter Episode 10Sarah Markey (Association Director, AFCOM) and John Heiderscheidt (Chicago AFCOM Chapter, Host) wrap up the first season of "Data Discourse". They preview what’s ahead for AFCOM in the new year. Listen to learn the new AFCOM membership benefits and member resources coming in 2018.2017-12-1317 minAFCOM PodcastsData Discourse: A Podcast Presented by AFCOM’s Chicago Chapter Episode 1Presenters: John Heiderscheidt (AFCOM Chicago Chapter Board Member) Art Mulligan (Eaton), and Jason Anderson (Eaton).
Episode 1: John Heiderscheidt (AFCOM Chicago Chapter Board Member) Art Mulligan (Eaton), and Jason Anderson (Eaton) discuss predictive analytics in UPS systems, the potential of lithium batteries, and OP EX reduction strategies associated with predictive analytics and lithium batteries.2017-11-2015 minAFCOM PodcastsData Discourse: A Podcast Presented by AFCOM’s Chicago Chapter (Part 2)Presenters: John Heiderscheidt (Host, Chicago AFCOM Board Member) Jaymie Scotto Cutaia (CEO, Founder Jaymie Scotto & Associates) Dean Perrine (Vice President, New Media & Account Jaymie Scotto & Associates).
Episode 2: Jaymie, Dean and John discuss comprehensive marketing strategy for tech / telecom businesses, the usefulness of social media as a marketing tool, metrics for measuring a successful marketing campaign, and 5G networks.2017-11-2025 minAFCOM PodcastsData Discourse: A Podcast Presented by AFCOM’s Chicago Chapter (Episode 4)Presenters: John Heiderscheidt (Host, Chicago AFCOM Board Member) Dan Horwich (CAMP IT conferences)
Episode 4: John Heiderscheidt talks with Dan Horwich about CAMP IT programs, the value of networking, and security for IT personnel.2017-11-2019 minAFCOM PodcastsData Discourse: A Podcast Presented by AFCOM’s Chicago Chapter (Episode 5)Presenters: John Heiderscheidt (Host, Chicago AFCOM Board Member), Bhu Virdi (Peak 10 + ViaWest)
Episode 5: John Heiderscheidt (Host, AFCOM Chicago Chapter) talks with Bhu Virdi – (Peak 10 + ViaWest, Director Technical Solutions) discuss strategies to prevent against heightened cyber security threats, including awareness programs and internal training.2017-11-2023 min