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As AI and cloud demand accelerate, what happens to the hardware powering the digital world? In this episode of The iMasons Legacy Podcast, we explore how Sims Lifecycle Services is transforming traditional IT Asset Disposition into a circular, AI-ready model. From remanufacturing servers and memory to deploying automation, robotics, and OCP-driven standardization, SLS is extending hardware life, reducing waste, and enabling scalable growth for hyperscalers and emerging compute platforms. Featuring insights from Sean Magann, Brian Sanchez, Jelle Slenters, and iMasons Founder Dean Nelson, this conversation highlights why reuse, redeployment, and responsible recycling are becoming critical pillars of the AI-driven future of digital infrastructure.

This episode of The iMasons Legacy brings together three foundational leaders shaping our past, present, and future: Founder and Chairman Dean Nelson, Senior Vice President Stream Data Centers & Former CEO iMasons Santiago Suinaga, and current CEO Cyre Mercedes Quiñones. Together, they reflect on where iMasons began and where it is headed. From Silicon Valley roots to a global industry voice, this conversation offers a candid look at the evolution, values, and vision driving Infrastructure Masons forward.

In this episode, we explore how Clark Pacific is advancing sustainability in data center construction through a disciplined, practical approach to lower-carbon concrete.   Jon Mohle, Director of Product Innovation at Clark Pacific, explains why “slow and steady” progress matters, how reducing cement content delivers measurable carbon impact, and how the industry can balance sustainability with speed, cost, and certainty. The episode highlights CarbonShield®, Clark Pacific’s lower-carbon concrete mix, and the company’s goal to reduce cement use in data centers by 50% by 2030.   You’ll also hear perspective from the iMasons Climate Accord on why incremental innovation, collaboration, and shared standards are essential to reaching net-zero goals across digital infrastructure.

How Tate is speeding up data center builds. This episode covers rising AI rack densities, the shift to liquid cooling, and how Tate’s offsite-built Konnect systems arrive ready to deploy. We also touch on their sustainability work through the iMasons Climate Accord.   Listen for a clear look at the engineering behind faster, scalable, AI-ready data centers.

Southwire has spent 75 years keeping the world powered, and today the company sits at the heart of the digital economy. In this episode, we explore how wire and cable shape data centers, why medium-voltage supply is becoming a major constraint, and how innovation like Southwire’s SCR and C7® technologies are helping the industry scale sustainably. Leaders from Southwire and iMasons share how transparency, efficiency, and early collaboration keep electrons flowing and projects on track.

Power. Land. Connectivity. These three elements define the foundation of the digital future. In this episode, we explore Quantica Infrastructure’s Big Sky Digital Infrastructure Project—a groundbreaking development bringing renewable power, expansive land, and high-speed connectivity together in rural Montana. Discover how Big Sky Digital Infrastructure is setting a new standard for sustainable, scalable growth in data center development. 🎧 Listen now to learn how Quantica is connecting the dots between clean energy, innovation, and opportunity under the big sky of Montana.

The greenest data center is the one that never gets built. In this episode, we sit down with Thomas Tellefson, Senior Vice President of Data Center Innovations at McKinstry, to explore why retrofitting existing facilities is emerging as one of the most impactful sustainability strategies for the digital infrastructure industry. With more than 20 gigawatts of capacity already built across the U.S., McKinstry sees a major opportunity to reduce embodied carbon by upgrading existing sites with high-performance computing, liquid cooling, and offsite manufactured solutions; without starting from scratch. We also hear insights from Miranda Gardiner, Executive Director of the iMasons Climate Accord (iCA), on how retrofits align with industry-wide carbon reduction goals, and from Aaron Seymour and Seth Davis of McKinstry’s Data Center Innovations team, who explain how decades of design-build expertise are being applied to deliver scalable, sustainable solutions. Discover how retrofits can unlock stranded capacity, accelerate AI readiness, and reduce emissions—while transforming the future of data centers.

The digital infrastructure industry is scaling at an unprecedented pace; each new data center campus rivaling the power consumption of entire cities. At this moment of explosive growth, Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) faced a turning point: the need for its first CEO. This episode uncovers the behind-the-scenes story of how Portman Partners, a global leader in executive search for the data center industry, helped iMasons find the right leader. From confidential conversations in Hawaii to the use of the Game Changing Index, hear how Santiago Suinaga emerged as the right choice to guide iMasons into its next chapter. It’s a story about leadership, timing, and the future of digital infrastructure—where building the right teams is just as critical as building the technology itself.

When ChatGPT launched in 2022, millions of people began asking: what powers AI, streaming, gaming, and even emergency response systems? The answer lies in the invisible backbone of our digital lives — data centers. In this episode, we explore how CoreSite, an American Tower Company, stepped in to fill the knowledge gap with its Data Center Knowledge Base — a hub of articles, videos, and infographics designed to make digital infrastructure accessible to everyone. We cover: Why data centers matter to daily life The industry’s challenge to change public perception Insights from CoreSite’s State of the Data Center Report Workforce development and career opportunities, especially for veterans How organizations like Infrastructure Masons are shaping the future of digital infrastructure Discover how education, community engagement, and innovation are redefining the role of data centers in our world.

What if the technology designed to sustain life on Mars became the secret to powering the AI revolution on Earth? In this episode, we explore how Bloom Energy’s solid oxide fuel cells are transforming the future of digital infrastructure. From solving grid capacity challenges to delivering clean, quiet, and scalable onsite power, these fuel cells are helping data centers meet the explosive demands of artificial intelligence. Hear insights from KR Sridhar, Founder and CEO of Bloom Energy, and industry leaders on why fuel cells are becoming the affordable, available, and reliable choice for powering AI data centers—while also winning over communities and protecting the planet. If you want to understand the future of sustainable, scalable power for data centers, this episode is for you.

Data centers are the factories of the digital age—turning power into streaming, social media, financial transactions, and critical services. But as the demand for digital infrastructure skyrockets, power has become the industry’s biggest challenge. In this episode, we explore Kent’s acquisition of Sudlows Consulting and how it reshapes the future of data centers worldwide. Hear from Sudlows’ CEO John Rippingale, iMasons CEO Santiago Suinaga, and other leaders as they discuss: Why access to power is the key constraint for data center growth How Kent’s global energy expertise opens new markets for Sudlows Expansion strategies from Dubai to Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific The critical role of sustainability, renewable energy, and AI-driven demand Discover how this partnership is driving innovation in design, engineering, and clean energy to meet the world’s accelerating digital needs.

What do canned hotdogs in a Dutch grocery store have to do with the future of digital infrastructure? Chris Bair, Chief Commercial Officer and Partner at Stream Data Centers, joins us to explain why that strange moment abroad became a metaphor for the risks of over-standardization in the data center industry. From the breakneck growth driven by AI and pandemic demand, to the next “good business” phase where only the strongest will thrive, Chris shares insights on how the industry must balance scale with community, innovation, and responsibility. We discuss: •Why homogeneity can hold back long-term innovation •How Stream Data Centers rethought its model to build smarter, not just faster •The role of Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) in shaping a sustainable, people-focused digital future •Why communities, compliance, and culture matter as much as capacity Hotdogs can be delicious—but as Chris puts it, why settle for the canned version when you can create something better?

What can Formula 1 racing teach us about building safer, more efficient data centers? Benjamin Legg, Global VP of Health and Safety at Digital Realty, shares how the company is transforming safety from a compliance checkbox into a driver of innovation, trust, and productivity. With insights from Digital Realty leaders and iMasons CEO Santiago Suinaga, this episode explores how human-centered engagement, digital tools, and AI are shaping a safety-first culture—proving that safety isn’t just essential, it’s exciting.

Based on the IMWomen 2024 Annual Survey, this episode explores the real experiences of women in the data center sector — from career progression and mentorship to overcoming barriers to entry and fostering a more supportive industry culture. Hear key findings, insights, and actionable steps to attract, retain, and advance women in one of the world’s most critical industries.

XYZ Reality: Building Data Centers with Augmented Reality What if you could build mission-critical infrastructure without a single paper blueprint? David Mitchell, founder of XYZ Reality, shares how his obsession with precision and efficiency led to a breakthrough: engineering-grade AR that transforms how data centers are constructed. From London’s iconic Shard to $14B+ in hyperscale projects, discover how this cutting-edge tech is speeding up delivery, slashing errors, and redefining how we build. 🎧 Tune in to hear how XYZ Reality is changing construction one hologram at a time.