Uplink: AI, Data Center, and Cloud Innovation Podcast

• GPU Powerhouse: Scaling an AI Cloud in the Heart of Europe

  From gaming rigs to high-performance AI infrastructure, Julien Gauthier’s journey with Arkane Cloud mirrors the meteoric rise of GPU demand. In this episode of Uplink, the CEO and founder of Arkane Cloud shares how a pivot from 3D rendering to AI compute positioned his Paris-based company at the forefront of the AI infrastructure wave.Julien walks us through the evolution of NVIDIA’s architecture, the challenges of deploying high-density GPU clusters, and why American AI companies are flocking to France for inference workloads. Operating a 1,000-GPU cluster with plans to scale to 6,000, Arkane Cloud is building the backbone of the AI era, one cabinet at a time.From financing hurdles to liquid cooling breakthroughs, this is a deep dive into what it really takes to deliver GPU-as-a-service at scale. 🚀 Uplink explores the future of connectivity, cloud, and AI - with the people shaping it. Hosted by Michael Reid, we dive into cutting-edge trends with top industry experts. 👍 Follow the show, leave a rating, and tell us what you think. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.uplinkpod.com/ 📺 Watch video episodes on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mmAMAnlSGFI 🔗 Learn more about Megaport: https://www.megaport.com/🔗 Learn more about Arkane Cloud: https://arkanecloud.com/

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• The DigitalBridge Blueprint: Marc Ganzi on Power, Capital, and the AI Revolution

  What does it take to build and manage $100 billion in digital infrastructure? For Marc Ganzi, CEO of DigitalBridge, it starts with long-term thinking, trusted relationships, and a deep understanding of power, scale, and global connectivity. In this episode of Uplink, Marc joins host Michael Reid to talk about the transformation of telecom infrastructure into the high-performance, cloud-connected edge required for AI and next-gen workloads.Marc shares how DigitalBridge went from legacy asset turnaround to a digital infrastructure powerhouse managing over $100B, and why he believes infrastructure is the ultimate enabler for what comes next, edge computing, AI, and beyond. This is a deep dive into the convergence of finance, fiber, and future-focused innovation. 🚀 Uplink explores the future of connectivity, cloud, and AI—with the people shaping it. Hosted by Michael Reid, we dive into cutting-edge trends with top industry experts. 👍 Follow the show, leave a rating, and tell us what you think. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.uplinkpod.com/ 📺 Watch video episodes on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kWJRpBILWoo 🔗 Learn more about Megaport: https://www.megaport.com/Learn more about DigitalBridge: https://www.digitalbridge.com/

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• From Hospitality to Tech: Matt Simpson's Journey

  From cattle ranches to cloud networks, Matt Simpson’s journey into tech is anything but ordinary. In this episode of Uplink, Megaport’s EVP of Business Development and Global Channel shares how a coffee with founder Bevan Slattery led to 11 years of building a global network platform. Matt dives into Megaport’s early scrappy days, the bold expansion into Brazil, and why AI companies now choose data centers based on Megaport’s presence. A story of career pivots, global growth, and the future of digital infrastructure.--🚀 Uplink explores the future of connectivity, cloud, and AI—with the people shaping it. Hosted by Michael Reid, we dive into cutting-edge trends with top industry experts.👍 Follow the show, leave a rating, and tell us what you think. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.uplinkpod.com/📺 Watch video episodes on YouTube: https://mp1.tech/uplink-on-youtube🔗 Learn more about Megaport: https://www.megaport.com/

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• Sovereignty, Liquid Cooling, and the New Infrastructure Hierarchy with Gavin Dudley

  The AI revolution isn't just about algorithms; it's fundamentally reshaping the physical world of data infrastructure. In this episode of Uplink, host Michael Reid is joined by Gavin Dudley, VP of Sales at Macquarie Data Centers, to explore how AI is turning the data center industry upside down.Gavin shares his expert view on why data centers have suddenly become the "rockstars of tech infrastructure." We dive into the practical shifts happening on the ground, from the move away from generic facilities to purpose-built environments designed for AI's unique demands. You'll learn why advanced liquid cooling is becoming essential to handle the heat from dense AI computations and, as Gavin puts it, why "plumbers are going to rule" tomorrow's data centers.The conversation also covers the critical role of data sovereignty in a world where AI models are invaluable business assets, and how a new tiered hierarchy of data centers is emerging for training, inference, and edge deployments. The episode offers a clear look at the strategic thinking and engineering shifts required to build and manage the infrastructure of tomorrow.--🚀 Uplink explores the future of connectivity, cloud, and AI—with the people shaping it. Hosted by Michael Reid, we dive into cutting-edge trends with top industry experts. 👍 Follow the show, leave a rating, and let us know what you think. New episodes every two weeks. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. All streaming links available at: https://www.uplinkpod.com/ 📺 Watch video episodes on YouTube: https://mp1.tech/uplink-on-youtube 🔗 Learn more:Megaport – https://www.megaport.com/

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• Navigating the Future of Data Infrastructure with Jonathan Atkin

  AI is driving data infrastructure to a breaking point.In this episode of Uplink, Jonathan Atkin—Managing Director and Global Head of Communications Infrastructure Investment Research at RBC Capital Markets—joins host Michael Reid to break down the shifting landscape of digital infrastructure.They explore how:AI is fueling massive increases in capital expenditureHyperscalers are adapting their strategies to stay competitiveStarlink and satellite connectivity could reshape rural accessPower and cooling innovations are redefining the data centerPrivate infrastructure developers are gaining momentumJonathan also offers his perspective on the ROI challenges of AI infrastructure—and why companies are still betting big.--🚀 Uplink explores the future of connectivity, cloud, and AI—with the people shaping it. Hosted by Michael Reid, we dive into cutting-edge trends with top industry experts. 👍 Follow the show, leave a rating, and let us know what you think. New episodes every two weeks. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. All streaming links available at: https://www.uplinkpod.com/ 📺 Watch video episodes on YouTube: https://mp1.tech/uplink-on-youtube 🔗 Learn more:Megaport – https://www.megaport.com/

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