Executive Roundtable

The Data Center Frontier Executive Roundtable is a feature showcasing the insights of thought leaders on the state of the data center industry, and where it is headed. At the close of each quarter, we convene a conversation between a group of experienced executives from the data center, colocation and cloud computing industries. The questions change to address the latest industry developments, including trends in data center design, site selection, cooling and business models.
DCF Q4 Executive Roundtable
DCF Q4 Executive Roundtable
DCF Q4 Executive Roundtable
DCF Q4 Executive Roundtable
DCF Q4 Executive Roundtable

Roundtable Recap: 20-Year Cloud, AI/ML Forecast; Adapting Legacy Sites for Data Centers; Sustainable Onsite Power Hopes; U.S. Supply Chain Outlook

Dec. 18, 2023
Our Data Center Executive Roundtable for the Fourth Quarter of 2023 asked for our four industry leaders' opinions and reasoned takes on four key trends in the contemporary data...

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Diving Into the Depths of Procurement & Sourcing

March 11, 2024
Robert Moffit, president of BluePrint Supply Chain, explores the complexities of industrial construction procurement and sourcing, revealing often-overlooked questions.
Siemens
Mike Zapata, Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA
Mike Zapata, Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA
Mike Zapata, Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA
Mike Zapata, Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA
Mike Zapata, Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA

Data Center Insights: Mike Zapata of Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA

Dec. 18, 2023
Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA's Head of Data Centers reflects on how with unprecedented industry growth also comes persistent challenges which can impede that growth.
BluePrint Supply Chain
Zech Connell, BluePrint Supply Chain
Zech Connell, BluePrint Supply Chain
Zech Connell, BluePrint Supply Chain
Zech Connell, BluePrint Supply Chain
Zech Connell, BluePrint Supply Chain

Data Center Insights: Zech Connell of BluePrint Supply Chain

Dec. 18, 2023
BluePrint Supply Chain's VP of Program Development asserts that the increase in data center industry demand has exceeded the capacity of traditional infrastructure deployment ...
Kohler Co.
Nicole Dierksheide, Kohler Co.
Nicole Dierksheide, Kohler Co.
Nicole Dierksheide, Kohler Co.
Nicole Dierksheide, Kohler Co.
Nicole Dierksheide, Kohler Co.

Data Center Insights: Nicole Dierksheide of Kohler Co.

Dec. 18, 2023
The global Director for Kohler’s Data Center product line asserts that there are many individualized factors that go into determining whether or not a property will be a good ...
Drew Thompson
Drew Thompson, Drew Thompson,
Drew Thompson, Drew Thompson,
Drew Thompson, Drew Thompson,
Drew Thompson, Drew Thompson,
Drew Thompson, Drew Thompson,

Data Center Insights: Drew Thompson of Black & Veatch

Dec. 18, 2023
Thompson, Associate VP of Black & Veatch's Commercial, Connectivity and Industrial Group, reflects on how technological advancements such as AI/ML "have become much more than ...
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Data Center Logistics - Industry 4.0
Data Center Logistics - Industry 4.0
Data Center Logistics - Industry 4.0
Data Center Logistics - Industry 4.0
Data Center Logistics - Industry 4.0

Roundtable: Manufacturing Outlook and Possibilities for U.S. Data Center Supply Chains

Dec. 14, 2023
We asked our Executive Roundtable for their takes on opportunities going into 2024, geographical and otherwise, for an expansion of U.S. manufacturing capabilities to benefit ...
Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers - Cardiff, Wales
Vantage Data Centers - Cardiff, Wales
Vantage Data Centers - Cardiff, Wales
Vantage Data Centers - Cardiff, Wales
Vantage Data Centers - Cardiff, Wales

Roundtable: Best Chances for Future Sustainable Data Center Onsite Power Generation

Dec. 13, 2023
We asked our Executive Roundtable for their opinions on the range of currently available and proposed technologies to remediate looming need for sustainable onsite energy generation...
PowerHouse Data Centers
PowerHouse Data Centers, Data Center Alley, Virginia
PowerHouse Data Centers, Data Center Alley, Virginia
PowerHouse Data Centers, Data Center Alley, Virginia
PowerHouse Data Centers, Data Center Alley, Virginia
PowerHouse Data Centers, Data Center Alley, Virginia

Roundtable: Tips On Adaptive Reuse of Vacant Properties for Data Centers

Dec. 12, 2023
We asked our Executive Roundtable for considerations regarding "adaptive reuse" of vacant office, retail and other commercial real estate properties for data center design and...