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The Watchtower - Mission Critical and Data Center Perspectives

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Brought to you by Empirix Partners, trusted advisors for Mission Critical Procurement. Hosted by our CEO, Zachary Peña, The Watchtower explores how the supply-led approach to Mission Critical creates the best go-to-market advantage. When Mission Critical lights go off, everyone feels it. We help bring them online, on time. We say what we mean and the quiet parts, too. Join the Mission! www.empirixpartners.com

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aflevering Bubble or Market? Understanding the Economics and Ecosystems Behind the AI Infrastructure Investment artwork

Bubble or Market? Understanding the Economics and Ecosystems Behind the AI Infrastructure Investment

Today, we explore one question: Is AI investment a bubble or the foundation of a mega market? We explore both perspectives on the circular economy argument, asymmetric information, and what separates speculation from sustainable market development. In this recording, we'll review: * The circular economy argument: How Nvidia, Microsoft, and OpenAI create a "snake eating its tail" investment loop * Why critics say trillions in investment are based on internally-generated data rather than external demand * The counterargument: Why asymmetric information from world-class enterprises matters more than public perception * The dot-com comparison: Why the internet didn't disappear even when logos changed * The hard asset reality: Data centers, land, and power will remain even if individual companies fail * When a bubble becomes a market: The role of consolidation as proof of sustainability And much more.

22 apr 2026 - 31 min
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Beyond Five Nines: Navigating the Evolution of Redundancy in Data Center Design

Today, we examine how different data center segments are taking radically different approaches to redundancy and what these diverging strategies mean for suppliers, risk allocation, and the industry's understanding of what "true redundancy" actually requires.  In this recording, we'll review: * How "five nines" evolved from industry standard to use-case dependent in just two years * Why AI training facilities approach downtime tolerance differently than traditional data centers * How different redundancy philosophies can shift equipment costs by over $1M per megawatt * The supply chain recalibration as OEMs navigate diverging equipment requirements across market segments * How transparent partnerships enable adaptability when market philosophies fragment and diverge And much more.

26 mrt 2026 - 24 min
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When Waiting Isn't an Option: A Discussion with Jake Ring, President of PDM, Live from PTC 2026

Today, we sit down with Jake Ring, President of PDM, live from PTC 2026 in Hawaii to discuss how his company is disrupting the transformer market with unprecedented lead times, mobile substations, and innovative solutions for the AI factory era's power challenges.  In this recording, we'll review: * How PDM went from unknown to having customers approach them at industry conferences * The shift from utility builders to data center developers designing their own substations - and the challenges this creates * Why transformers are the critical pinch point for accessing grid power and enabling self-generation * The mobile substation solution that could accelerate commissioning timelines by months * Why commissioning nightmares from 2025 decisions will haunt developers throughout 2026 And much more.

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