Intelligent Data Centres Issue 37 | Page 32

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND BROADENING ACCESS TO DEVELOP LONG-LASTING PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS IS VITAL FOR OUR INDUSTRY . do I actually have to speak to people ' – and having been involved in data centre events for the past decade it gives you the opportunity to meet some very interesting and amazing people from all different aspects of the design , construction and operation of data centres , who keep the wheels of our industry turning .
WHERE ELSE DO YOU GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET SO MANY LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS UNDER ONE ROOF IN AN INFORMAL SOCIAL SETTING TO POTENTIALLY DISCUSS UNIQUE INSIGHTS AND KNOWLEDGE .
EDITOR ’ S QUESTION
DAVID KYLE , BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR – FLAKTGROUP
etworking for data centre leaders

N would be a great opportunity to vacate the boardroom , Zoom and Teams , and get away from the day-to-day pressures of managing the efficient operation of highly critical facilities .

Many people shudder when they hear the term ‘ networking ’ – ' oh my goodness

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND BROADENING ACCESS TO DEVELOP LONG-LASTING PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS IS VITAL FOR OUR INDUSTRY . do I actually have to speak to people ' – and having been involved in data centre events for the past decade it gives you the opportunity to meet some very interesting and amazing people from all different aspects of the design , construction and operation of data centres , who keep the wheels of our industry turning .

Regular networking within our industry will give a broader , deeper knowledge and help gain insights into what is really happening out there like potential supply chain issues , what is driving server capacity demand , aims towards net zero , upcoming changes in legislation – lots of interesting discussion points .
Building relationships and broadening access to develop long-lasting professional and personal relationships is vital for our industry not only for right now , but for the generation that comes next .
Networking events certainly assist in keeping up with current issues taking place within the industry , but also provides the opportunity to help others .
Networking can be described as the exchange of information and can develop business-to-business ideas among
WHERE ELSE DO YOU GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET SO MANY LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS UNDER ONE ROOF IN AN INFORMAL SOCIAL SETTING TO POTENTIALLY DISCUSS UNIQUE INSIGHTS AND KNOWLEDGE .
people , and where else do you get the opportunity to meet so many like-minded individuals under one roof in an informal social setting to potentially discuss unique insights and knowledge . ◊
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