The Data Centre Alliance Podcast

For the Industry, By the Industry Welcome to the DCA Podcast – the official podcast channel of the Data Centre Alliance. This is more than just a podcast; it’s a platform shaped by the industry, for the industry. Whether you’re a facilities engineer keeping systems cool and secure, a sustainability officer rethinking carbon strategy, a policymaker navigating regulation, or a vendor bringing innovation to market – the DCA Podcast channel connects the dots across the entire data centre ecosystem. What You Can Expect Our content themes include: Technology & Innovation Exploring emerging trends in AI, edge computing, automation, DCIM, power technologies, cooling solutions and more. Sustainability & ESG Unpacking what Net Zero really means for data centres, and how the industry is tackling energy efficiency, water usage, circular economy, and responsible growth. Policy & Regulation Analysing the legislative landscape and its impact on planning, power, security, and resilience, both in the UK and beyond. Skills & Workforce Development Addressing the critical talent shortage and championing pathways into the sector for a more diverse, inclusive, and future-ready workforce. Operational Excellence Sharing best practices from the frontline, including risk management, uptime strategies, digital twins, and incident response. Voices from the Field Stories from professionals across the sector – what brought them to the industry, what keeps them here, and what they want to change. Why Listen? Because the pace of change in our sector demands constant learning. Because collaboration can’t stop at trade shows. Because the challenges we face – from grid constraints to supply chains, cyber threats to climate targets – require fresh thinking and shared responsibility. If you work in the digital infrastructure space, this podcast is your place to keep up with the bigger picture while staying grounded in practical realities. We bring together thought leaders, disruptors, and the often-unheard contributors to spark meaningful, cross-sector dialogue. It’s also a place for you to speak. If you have an idea, experience, or project worth sharing – we want to hear from you. The Data Centre Alliance has been at the heart of the UK and European data centre industry since 2010, with a mission to support collaboration, education, and advocacy across the sector. We are a not-for-profit trade association, governed by our members and committed to independent, vendor-neutral thought leadership. The DCA - supporting change across the sector since 2015