E172 - Gary Cudmore at Rowan Digital Infrastructure
From The Route to Networking by Hamilton Barnes
March 25, 2026 · 47 min · Season 1 · Episode 172
About this episode
Gary Cudmore discusses the evolution of data centres and the challenges faced in the industry.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Route to Networking, Jack Rafferty is joined by Gary Cudmore, Senior Vice President at Rowan Digital Infrastructure. With over four decades of experience, Gary shares his journey through the evolution of data centres, from early mainframe computer rooms to today’s hyperscale, AI-driven infrastructure. They explore how the industry has transformed over time, including the challenges of early builds, the importance of designing systems with operators in m...
People in this episode
Host: Jack Rafferty
Guest: Gary Cudmore
Topics covered
- data centres
- infrastructure
- technology evolution
- AI-driven systems
- industry challenges
Keywords
- data centres
- hyperscale
- AI
- infrastructure
- technology
- mainframe
- design systems
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Organizations: Rowan Digital Infrastructure
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