Dave & Dharm Demystify Datacentres with Equinix

This episode is recorded in Slough.
We examine why Slough is the 2nd largest Data Hub in the World with Pat Hayes from Slough Town Council and then talk about data centres with Bruce Owen, Managing Director Equinix UK.
Bruce talks through his background and Equinix's role as a leading data centre provider. The discussion covers the essential function of data centres in housing critical IT infrastructure, their importance to national economies, and their connection to various digital services.
The conversation also delves into the differentiation between data centres and cloud providers, including the types and services provided.
The episode highlights sustainability issues, including Equinix's efforts to reduce emissions and increase energy efficiency, innovations like liquid cooling, and potential future uses of quantum computing.
Bruce discusses the historical and logistical reasons for Slough's (famous mainly for the UK Office) becoming a significant data centre hub. They also discuss the potential for data centres to contribute to community heating projects and the importance of security and resilience in data centre operations.