Sustainability in data centers or how to shrink your carbon footprint while saving money - Rich Kenny from Interact

Cloud Commute

In this episode, host Chris Engelbert sits down with Rich Kenny, Managing Director of Interact and a visiting lecturer at London South Bank University. Rich shares his extensive experience in machine learning-based environmental consultancy and his work on the circular economy.

Rich dives into Interact's innovative product that optimizes the performance of enterprise IT, focusing on energy efficiency and carbon reduction. With the world's largest dataset on server performance, Interact offers advanced recommendations for reconfiguring IT assets to achieve significant energy savings—up to 70% in many cases.

Rich also discusses the surprising impact of over-provisioning in data centers, the benefits of rethinking server configuration, and the potential of tape storage as a carbon-efficient method. He explains how businesses can achieve cost savings and sustainability by eliminating unnecessary waste in their IT infrastructure.

Tune in to learn how cutting-edge technology can drive both environmental and financial benefits for enterprises. Whether you're a data center operator, an IT professional, or just curious about the intersection of technology and sustainability, this episode offers valuable insights.

New episodes will be released every two weeks, so stay tuned for more fascinating discussions on the future of sustainable IT.

For questions, you can reach Rich at:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-kenny

You can learn more about Interact at:

• Website: https://www.interactdc.com
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@interact.4792

The Cloud Commute Podcast is presented by simplyblock (https://www.simplyblock.io)