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The Future of Data Centers: What You Need to Know

Episode Summary

Dean Stanberry talks with Jim Uhalt and Kyle Butler about keeping data centers resilient. They cover proactive maintenance, aging infrastructure, staffing challenges and how AI, automation, and renewables are driving future-ready, secure operations.

Episode Notes

Dean Stanberry, past chair of IFMA’s Global Board of Directors, hosts a discussion with Jim Uhalt, Chief Revenue Officer for Quality Uptime Services, and Kyle Butler, President of RavenVolt, about data centers, uptime, and future-proofing strategies. They explore the importance of maintaining infrastructure, handling aging equipment, and proactive versus reactive maintenance models. They highlight the increasing importance of resilience, climate risk, and cybersecurity in data centers. Additionally, they discuss modernizing energy infrastructure using renewable resources, addressing the challenges of staffing qualified personnel, and the role of AI and automation in optimizing maintenance and meeting ESG goals. 

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  • Dean Stanberry
  • Jim Uhalt
  • Kyle Butler
  • Elizabeth Shelton

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