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My name is Andy Davis and I am the host of the Inside Data Centre Podcast. On this podcast I will interview the people working in the data centre sector across the globe and tell their stories.. How did they first enter the sector? How have they developed their career? What are the challenges faced by the industry as it rapidly expands? What advice can they give others looking to work in the sector? If you work in the data centre sector, or you want to work in the sector, then this is the podcast for you.

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Jim Hart, CEO BCS Consultancy: Data Centre Trends 2025

July 25, 2025 • Andy Davis • Season 4 • Episode 19

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In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Jim Hart, CEO of BCS Consultancy.

Jim returns to the show to share the latest insights from BCS’s 2025 Summer Report a data-rich snapshot of where the data centre industry is heading. Together, they explore the accelerating demand for AI-ready infrastructure, the widening skills gap, and the urgent need for smarter communication across the sector.

Key Topics:

Why data centre demand continues to outpace supply and what that means for growth.
The reality behind AI readiness and repurposing legacy facilities.
How the industry can improve external communication and public perception.
The skills shortage: why we need to think differently about talent.
Where we go next: industry collaboration, nuclear power, and smarter infrastructure.

This is a wide-ranging and honest conversation about what’s really happening in the data centre sector right now and what needs to happen next.

Read the full 2025 Summer Report here: 2025 Summer Report | BCS Consultancy

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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