Quantum to Kilowatts: What’s New at DataCloud USA
- Author
- Mara Ervin & Val Crafton
- Published
- Thu 28 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
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The data center industry is shifting from fiber-first to power-first strategy, and DataCloud USA is bringing all the right players to the table. Joe Howarth and Lottie Westerling share what makes their Austin event different—from quantum computing keynotes to bold predictions about infrastructure's next frontier.
Key Themes:
• Power-first strategy replacing traditional fiber-first thinking
• Quantum computing's impact on data center design requirements
• Industry talent pipeline challenges and solutions
• Cross-industry collaboration between power, fiber, and investment
• Workforce development through direct C-suite connections
• The audacious possibility of space-based data centers
• Women's leadership initiatives in digital infrastructure
This conversation challenges conventional infrastructure planning and offers practical insights for operators, developers, and investors navigating rapidly changing industry dynamics.
Connect with our guests:
• Joe Howarth - Commercial Lead, DataCloud USA: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-howarth/
• Lottie Westerling - Content Lead, DataCloud USA: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lottie-westerling-289205172/
• DataCloud USA Austin Event: https://www.datacloud-usa.com/
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