Can we build Data Centers fast enough? | Episode 3 - Live at KickStart Europe 2026

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In this episode, Andy Davis is joined by co-host Pieter Schaap, Director at Soben (Part of Accenture) to discuss the fact that with RFS timelines shrinking to 12-14 months from construction start, the data centre industry is operating at unprecedented speed.  

But where are the real bottlenecks?  

Joining the discussion:  

Miriam van Kooperen, GreenScale 

Luc Spin, Unica Datacenters 

Together, they explore supply chain constraints, power and infrastructure pressures, and the creative strategies emerging to meet aggressive timelines.  

Recorded live at Kickstart Europe 2026  

Topics: 

• The impact of supply chain bottlenecks on data center project timelines 
• Strategies for building effective supplier partnerships amid uncertainty 
• The role of standardization versus customization in hardware procurement 
• Modularization as a solution for accelerating delivery and reducing risks 
• The influence of sustainability and innovation on procurement decisions 
• How market dynamics have shifted from buyer’s market to high-demand environment 
• The importance of transparency, collaboration, and early planning in project success 
• Quick-fire insights: procurement approaches, balancing deadlines and budgets, and industry collaborations 

https://sobencc.com/ 

https://greenscaledc.com/ 

https://www.unica.nl/expertises/datacenters  

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The Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.

To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect