The Data Center Unseen
A web series uncovering the critical role data centers play in powering our digital world
Episode 1 - Gridlock
Are data centers part of the energy problem or are they actually part of a sustainability solution? In this episode, we uncover the important role that data centers play in mitigating the effects of energy-intensive processing…and even how they are giving back to the cities and communities that host them.
Episode 2 - High-speed Expectations
Remote work is here to stay. But society's heavier reliance on remote work puts massive strain on the infrastructure meant to support it. In this episode, we'll dig into the role data centers play in keeping remote workers working, while maintaining all other expectations in our connected lives.
Episode 3 - Location, Location, Location
In this episode, we'll uncover how data center strategists weigh the pros and cons of a particular location and how they maximize the location's strengths while diminishing the negatives—while keeping communities, customers and consumers happy.
Episode 4 - Renewal
A revolution is brewing in the data center industry, driven by an urgent need for sustainable practices and energy management. In this episode, we explore innovative strategies for sustainability, including net-zero emissions and new cooling technologies.
Episode 5 - Growth Effect
Growing economic and political shifts are having a profound effect on data centers during a time of massive digital expansion. This episode reveals how our industry adeptly navigates these complexities, while continuing to innovate for an ever-changing future.
Episode 6 - The Human Factor
Discover the unseen power of the data center: our people, the human factor that keeps the digital world alive. In this episode, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of those who plan, develop, build and operate the backbone of our digital societies, striking the essential balance between local competence and global operation.
Our hosts
Doug Adams
Doug Adams is the President and Chief Executive Officer of NTT Global Data Centers. As the global leader of the world’s third largest data center provider, Doug oversees the management of more than 150 data centers in 20 countries worldwide.
He also leads the rapid development and expansion of our data center division, managing more than $10 billion in capital development to deliver secure and sustainable infrastructure to the world’s most innovative brands.
Doug has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of data centers and driving innovation in the industry. He cofounded RagingWire in 2000 (at the time, a subsidiary of NTT Communications), growing it into a market leader before its acquisition by NTT. He previously held executive roles at NEC Technologies and started his career in sales and business development at Mars, Inc.
Florian Winkler
With 25+ years in the industry, Florian Winkler as COO of NTT's Global Data Centers division and Global Data Centers EMEA CEO, leads our global operations and drives further growth of the data center business in EMEA. Florian strives for industry excellence, efficiency, people development and a transformative mindset for sustainable growth.