We are thrilled to launch our new podcast series, ‘In Conversation With’, where we team up with key leaders from the data centre, and wider technology industry, to bring you insightful discussions on the hottest topics. To kick off the series, we thought it would be perfect to introduce you to Stewart Laing, CEO and founder of Asanti Data Centres – the visionary behind our mission and growth.

In this engaging first episode, Stewart joins Martin Veitch, freelance writer, speaker and consultant, to discuss why local colocation facilities are becoming increasingly essential for UK businesses navigating the complexities of IT infrastructure, regulation and hybrid cloud strategies. He highlights that while global hyperscale providers like AWS and Microsoft remain a key part of hosting strategies, colocation allows businesses to focus more on innovation and core operations, rather than managing extensive IT infrastructure.

This episode explores the trend toward hybrid cloud models, showcasing how companies are aligning IT strategies more closely with their business needs. Stewart talks about our recent whitepaper where 98% of senior UK IT executives admitted they would approach their hosting strategies differently today, opting for a hybrid combination of colocation, and public cloud services.

With insights drawn from decades of industry experience, Stewart stresses the importance of making strategic decisions based on genuine business needs rather than industry hype. He also anticipates continued growth in local data centres, driven by the rise of AI and the exponential increase in data volumes. As data centres are now recognised as critical national infrastructure, businesses will increasingly turn to local providers for compliance, sustainability, and efficiency.

Don’t miss out on these fascinating insights – watch the full podcast episode conversation now.