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Building at Hyperscale: The Data Centre Boom | In Conversation with Emmeline Tang

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Show Notes

The first episode of the new series of In Conversation by Data Centre News Asia is now live.

Our first guest was Emmeline Tang, CEng, CTO at Digital Edge, who shared insights from her experience in the hyperscale sector, discussing why supply chains and design need to operate as one integrated function to deliver the digital infrastructure the industry demands.

The conversation also covers the rapid growth of the data centre industry, the cloud boom and the impact of AI, as well as the challenges that come with keeping projects moving and managing risk across the supply chain.

Emmeline shares her perspective on design, engineering and working across different markets, as well as the importance of understanding local cultures and building strong relationships when delivering projects across Asia.

It’s a wide-ranging conversation covering the industry, the challenges facing the sector and the people behind the infrastructure as digital demand continues to grow.

Thank you to Emmeline Tang for joining us!

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