Most companies overshoot their data centre capacity, wasting billions of dollars and energy building more when they could do far more with less. In this candid episode, Olly and Ben dig into the real state of data infrastructure, asking whether rapid expansion is driven by true demand or competitive hype.

You’ll hear why many data centres remain underused, the environmental cost of new builds, and what might change if companies paused to plan more strategically. They also explore how AI demand, cooling advances, and regulation are reshaping the industry, plus the hidden risks of excessive infrastructure growth.

The conversation rounds out with a look at the UK US nuclear power deal and whether nuclear innovation is a clean energy breakthrough or added complexity in a climate crisis. Ideal for tech leaders, sustainability advocates, and curious listeners, this episode challenges assumptions and explores smarter paths to a more sustainable digital future.