Hyperscale Data Center Safety with Chris Downing

About this episode

The episode discusses hyperscale data center safety with expert Chris Downing, focusing on new technologies and safety challenges.

Chris Downing, Global Director of Fire Protection Codes at Johnson Controls, has a strong background in protecting critical environments, dealing with Data Centers, Critical National Infrastructure, and special hazards. We cover the newest data center technologies, including hyperscale considerations, and their associated safety challenges.

People in this episode

Hosts: Benjamin Casey, Kelly Kidwell

Guest: Chris Downing

Topics covered

• data center safety
• hyperscale technology
• fire protection
• critical infrastructure
• safety challenges

Keywords

• data centers
• fire protection codes
• hyperscale
• safety challenges
• critical environments

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Johnson Controls

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