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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 26 MIN

The Data Centre Industry's Biggest Problem Isn't Innovation | Tom Babington, Adaptive MDC

from Inside Data Centre Podcast · host Andy Davis

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Tom Babbington, Founder and CEO of Adaptive MDC. With a career spanning 42 countries, including delivering hyperscale in Finland, Tom explains how his approach to modular data centre design was shaped by solving problems on the ground, and why execution, not innovation, is now the industry's biggest bottleneck. Key Topics: How a career across 42 countries shaped Tom's approach to modular delivery Why modular doesn't mean small: reference designs now scale past 100MW Execution, not ideas, is the industry's real barrier to faster delivery Cross-vendor collaboration could unlock timelines vendors say are fixed Public perception of data centres is shifting from ignored to scrutinised Tom's advice for newcomers: stay curious, don't fear not knowing Tune in for a grounded take on where modular data centres are headed, and what it will actually take to keep pace with demand. Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Tom Babbington, Founder and CEO of Adaptive MDC. With a career spanning 42 countries, including delivering hyperscale in Finland, Tom explains how his approach to modular data centre design was shaped by solving problems on the ground, and why execution, not innovation, is now the industry's biggest bottleneck. Key Topics: How a career across 42 countries shaped Tom's approach to modular de...

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