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In this episode, Andy Davis is joined by co-host Pieter Schaap, Director at Soben (Part of Accenture) to explore how European data centre markets are evolving.

Joining the conversation:

JP Anten, Mainova Webhouse

Edgar van Essen, Switch Datacenters

Together, they discuss regional differences in market behaviour, evolving approaches to permitting, power and fibre, and how project development dynamics have changed over time.

Recorded live at Kickstart Europe 2026

Key Topics:

• The future of sustainable data centers, emphasizing green heat reuse and renewable energy sources
• Challenges and opportunities in expanding data center operations across Europe, especially in Frankfurt and Amsterdam
• Strategies for talent acquisition, retention, and fostering entrepreneurial culture in a fast-moving industry
• Impact of geopolitical shifts on sovereign clouds and international data trends
• Innovative business models like third-party leasing, modular growth, and space-based data centers

https://switchdatacenters.com/

https://mainova-webhouse.com/

https://sobencc.com/

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The Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.

To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

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Is Germany’s data centre market on the brink of an AI-driven transformation?

In this episode, Andy Davis is joined by co-host Pieter Schaap, Director at Soben (Part of Accenture) to explore how AI is reshaping Europe’s data centre landscape, with a focus on Germany and the Netherlands.

From Frankfurt to Amsterdam, they discuss whether traditionally enterprise-led markets are evolving to support high-density AI workloads - and what that means for future growth.

Joining the conversation are:

Dr. Béla Waldhauser, Telehouse Germany

Konstantin Hartmann, NTT Global Data Centers

Key Topics Covered:

• Impact of recent acquisitions and industry activity (KKR, Singtail, STT Global)
• Germany’s role in AI and hyperscale data centers amid power and regulation challenges
• Regional market differences: Netherlands vs. Germany in digital infrastructure tourism and policy
• AI’s bifurcation: training in Nordic regions vs. inference in nearby European regions
• Speed and scalability of NeoCloud and modular data centers in Europe
• Sustainability initiatives: energy efficiency laws, green hydrogen, and greenwashing concerns
• Community engagement and education to reduce industry stigma
• The importance of global collaboration, data sovereignty, and cross-border AI initiatives

Resources & Links:

https://www.telehouse-rechenzentrum.de/

https://services.global.ntt/

https://sobencc.com/

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The Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.

To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

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In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Matt Brown, Senior Director of Design Delivery at Equinix, and Andrew Higgins, Senior Director of Global Master Planning and Sustainability at Equinix.

They explore how Equinix builds and sustains high-performance teams across global design and construction. Matt and Andrew share career journeys that span engineering, consultancy, leadership, and international project delivery, and they break down how culture, collaboration, talent development, and sustainability shape the way Equinix operates at scale.

Key Topics:

• How diverse backgrounds strengthen global design and construction teams
• Creating alignment across regions, time zones, and cultures
• Mentorship, coaching, and career mobility inside Equinix
• Leadership behaviours that drive autonomy, trust, and well-being
• Why innovation and sustainability motivate high-performing teams
• What makes Equinix’s culture distinct in a competitive industry

Tune in for a candid look at how Equinix nurtures people, builds leadership, and delivers global projects at pace.

Support the show

The Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.

To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect