In this episode, Bruno Berti, Senior Vice President of Global Product Management at NTT Global Data Centers, shares how a career rooted in telecom and community-first values has evolved into leading global strategy for one of the world’s largest digital infrastructure providers. From his early days in Canadian telecom labs to shaping data center innovation at scale, Bruno offers a compelling look at how NTT blends global reach with local connection.

Today’s guest, Bruno Berti, is the SVP of Global Product Management at NTT Global Data Centers, one of the most expansive and community-driven data center platforms on the planet.
Bruno’s journey from operator to global leader is powered by deep customer empathy, relentless curiosity, and a commitment to designing infrastructure that scales with purpose.

He explains how NTT’s unique growth playbook—rooted in local market expertise and global alignment—has enabled it to anticipate customer needs, deliver consistent service worldwide, and build lasting relationships across borders. Bruno also takes us inside the data center to demystify its role in powering everyday life—from autonomous vehicles and medical research to government services and AI.

With a strong focus on sustainability, Bruno details how NTT is turning heat into community energy, integrating AI into operations, and driving toward net-zero goals. His client-first mindset, combined with a flexible, future-ready product strategy, reveals the mindset behind NTT’s continued success in a fast-changing industry.

From real-world use cases to product leadership lessons, this episode is packed with insight for anyone building, buying, or just curious about the infrastructure shaping our digital future.

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In this episode, Elya McCleave, Founder and CEO of Innovorg, shares her inspiring journey from frontline engineer to building one of the most forward-thinking workforce intelligence platforms in the digital infrastructure space. Drawing on 20 years of experience in cloud and data centers, Elya reveals how Innovorg is transforming how companies understand, develop, and empower their people.

Today’s guest, Elya McCleave, is the Founder and CEO of Innovorg, a workforce intelligence platform transforming how digital infrastructure companies manage skills, learning, and career growth.
Elya’s journey from operator to tech founder is one of vision, grit, and purpose — driven by her mission to help organizations and people evolve together in an era defined by rapid change.

She explains how Innovorg’s AI-powered platform delivers deep insights into skill gaps, training needs, and workforce optimization—enabling companies to drive performance, retention, and long-term talent development. From dynamic skills catalogs and on-demand content creation to leadership development and career pathing, Elya details how Innovorg helps organizations of all sizes—from startups to hyperscalers—scale their workforce with clarity and purpose.

Elya also offers a candid look at the industry’s most pressing talent challenges—from the aging workforce and AI disruption to the need for greater inclusion and clear expectations. Her vision for workforce intelligence is not just about technology—it’s about unlocking human potential across the digital infrastructure ecosystem and beyond.

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In this episode, Ron Mann, Vice President of Compu Dynamics Modular (CDM), traces his path from pioneering rack and infrastructure design at Compaq to leading innovation in modular data centers tailored for today’s AI-driven demands. With decades of experience in IT and data center evolution, Ron explains how CDM is reshaping infrastructure deployment through fully integrated, application-focused modular systems.

He shares how CDM’s factory-built approach minimizes cost and complexity while supporting high-density AI and inference workloads, particularly at the edge. Ron offers a sharp perspective on how power density shifts—especially post-AI surge—are pushing legacy data center designs beyond their limits and making modular solutions a necessity rather than an alternative.

From leveraging stranded power and deploying AI racks on rooftops, to redefining employee training and fostering a culture of ownership and adaptability, Ron offers candid insights on operational efficiency, talent strategy, and future-proofing infrastructure. His vision for partnerships, performance-first design, and eliminating unnecessary “boxes” in data center architecture reveals how CDM is enabling IT innovation at scale.

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In this episode, Bryant Tam, Vice President of Hanwha Data Centers, shares his journey from building substations at Southern California Edison to developing next-generation energy campuses for one of the world’s fastest-growing data center companies. Drawing on his experience as a “Zoogler”, a former Google data center strategist, Bryant reveals how Hanwha is leveraging its global energy expertise in solar, hydrogen, and natural gas to deliver power-first, scalable infrastructure for AI and hyperscale demand.

He explains how Hanwha’s lean, entrepreneurial approach enables faster decision-making, powered by the backing of a global conglomerate with deep roots in energy innovation. Bryant also discusses the realities behind industry hype, the importance of authentic culture, and his team’s commitment to mentorship and workforce development.

From negotiating land and power deals to shaping the next generation of digital infrastructure leaders, Bryant offers a candid and insightful look at how Hanwha Data Centers is balancing speed, sustainability, and purpose in a rapidly evolving market.

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In this episode, Shawn Cutter, Founder and CEO of EnergiAcres, shares how his company is tackling the data center energy crisis with a truly circular solution that sustains energy, food, and water simultaneously. Drawing from his roots as a sixth-generation Ohio farmer and his experience in technology and oil and gas, Shawn explains how EnergiAcres integrates combined heat and power (CHP) systems with controlled environment agriculture (CEA) to create a closed-loop ecosystem that powers AI infrastructure while growing local food.

He describes how waste heat and CO₂ from power generation are repurposed to fuel greenhouse production, turning traditional inefficiencies into opportunities for community growth and sustainability. Through public-private partnerships and workforce training, EnergiAcres’ model not only reduces environmental impact but also revitalizes local economies. Shawn paints a compelling picture of the data center of 2030 — one that’s resilient, regenerative, and rooted in purpose.

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In this episode, Alessandro Lombardi, Founder and Chairman of Elea Data Centers, shares how Brazil is emerging as a global hub for green AI infrastructure. He discusses the vision behind Rio AI City, a multibillion-dollar project powered 100% by renewable energy, developed in partnership with the city of Rio de Janeiro. From leveraging Brazil’s abundant hydro, wind, and solar capacity to creating “humanized” data centers that integrate with local communities, Alessandro reveals how Elea is redefining what sustainable digital infrastructure can look like. He also explores Brazil’s unique energy advantage, zero-water cooling systems, and the opportunity to build AI-ready facilities that are both environmentally responsible and socially impactful.

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In this episode, Jeff Mucci, Founder and CEO of Arden Media, shares the story behind acquiring RCR Wireless News and evolving it into RCR Tech, a broader platform covering telecom, enterprise networks, and AI infrastructure. From the early days of deregulation and broadband wireless to today’s trillion-dollar investments in data centers, Jeff highlights how technology shifts are reshaping media, research, and events. He also unpacks the opportunities and challenges AI brings to the workforce, urging leaders and professionals alike to lean in, reskill, and prepare for the next wave of digital transformation.

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In this episode, Jim Beighley, CEO of Citadel Pacific, and Jose Santiago, Senior Manager of Interconnection Strategy at the Guam Exchange, join Carrie Charles to spotlight Guam’s rising role in the global digital infrastructure ecosystem. Strategically positioned on U.S. soil in the heart of Asia-Pacific, Guam is becoming a vital low-latency interconnection point between major markets like Japan, Singapore, Australia, and the U.S. West Coast.

Jim and Jose share the vision behind the Guam Exchange, the island’s only open access, carrier-neutral Internet Exchange and data center. Designed to aggregate and route traffic from a new generation of subsea cables — including Apricot, Echo, and Bifrost — the Guam Exchange provides hyperscalers, CDNs, fintech, gaming, and AI-driven platforms with a redundant, sovereign, and high-performance gateway to Asia.

With over 1.3 megawatts of IT load, SOC 2 certification, 24/7 support, and strategic peering capabilities, the Guam Exchange offers a compelling value proposition for enterprises seeking to reduce latency while maintaining data security under U.S. jurisdiction. Jim and Jose also unpack how geopolitics, network resiliency, and edge growth are converging to make Guam a digital crossroads for the future.

Whether you’re a global carrier, content provider, or infrastructure investor, this episode provides critical insight into why Guam is more than a dot on the map — it’s the new gateway to Asia.

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In this episode, Philbert Shih, Founder and Managing Director of Structure Research, offers a deep dive into the evolving landscape of digital infrastructure through the lens of market intelligence and industry specialization. From launching his boutique firm in 2011 to supporting over $3 billion in M&A transactions, Phil shares insights into the macro trends reshaping the sector, including the rise of hyperscale cloud, the real-world impact of AI, and the mounting constraints of power, land, and regulatory hurdles. He also previews Structure Research’s annual Infrastructure Summit, emphasizing the 2025 theme of “Concurrence”, a reflection of the many concurrent forces redefining the industry.

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In this episode, Ivo Ivanov, CEO and Chairman of DE-CIX, shares how his company is building the next generation of Internet infrastructure — from peering evolution to space-based exchanges. Ivo unpacks how DE-CIX has grown from a three-ISP project in Frankfurt into a global interconnection leader spanning over 60 markets. He breaks down the case for peering in the AI era, the difference between training and inference infrastructure, and why latency is now the digital economy’s most critical currency. From distributed deep edge networks to space interconnection and fusion-powered future, Ivo paints a bold vision for a truly global, resilient, and intelligent Internet.

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