Investing in Process and Systems Infrastructure: The Key to Scaling a Data Centre Company
The journey from startup to scaleup is both exciting and complex, and from the outset, it was clear to me that an opportunity to work with Kao Data was not only to be relished, but one that doesn’t come around often within the data centre industry. To that effect I began working for Kao Data […]
Planting Seeds for our Community in Stockport
Stockport has always held a special place in my heart. Growing up in Greater Manchester, I spent summers working at my Dad’s small business on Lancashire Hill in Stockport town centre. Those early experiences gave me a deep appreciation for the resilience and vibrancy of this special town – a spirit that is shining brighter […]
Exceeding and ensuring high standards for operational excellence.
Innovation, excellence, uptime, sustainability. These four words have long-been synonymous with Kao Data, and since joining as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) this August, I’ve witnessed first-hand the tenacity, and determination of our team. Reflecting on my 30-year tenure within data centres, I’ve had the pleasure of working with a host of excellent colleagues, supply […]
Building Tomorrow’s Workforce
When I first entered the data centre industry a year ago, it wasn’t through a traditional route. I don’t have a technical degree or years of experience in the sector. In fact, if I’m being completely honest, I knew very little about data centres—let alone that my role even existed. Yet, over the past year, […]
The era of ‘cat videos’ has ended. Data centres are rightly designated as critical infrastructure.
The ‘mystic’ or misunderstanding of data centres and their role has long been an issue the sector has had to work hard against. In part, this is a problem of our own making – for too long our industry has kept its head below the parapet, our buildings, operations, workloads and customers have remained secretive, […]
Maximising Customer Implementations: My Best Practices for Success
Excellent customer service and care are the hallmark for any industry. The data centre industry is becoming an increasingly competitive landscape and delivering exceptional customer service can help set a data centre apart from its peers. Perhaps most importantly, the successful implementation of customer projects stands as a testament to operational excellence and client satisfaction. […]
How data centres can boost career opportunities for women in tech in Manchester
International Women’s Day 2024 is again shining a big light on women, inspiring others to do more, be more inclusive and land more opportunities, addressing inequalities in all sectors – and tech is no different. Research tells us there is still work to do. PwC’s study called, Time to Close the Gender Gap, among 2,000 […]
Kao Data Champions Mental Health First Aider Initiative: Elevating Employee Well-Being
Introduction: In an era where mental health is rightfully taking centre stage, organisations are increasingly recognising the need to prioritise the mental well-being of their workforce. Kao Data is keen to reinforce this commitment by announcing our proactive adoption of the Mental Health First Aider initiative, which highlights the commitment the company has to the […]
How data centres are steering Greater Manchester’s technological revolution
Any revolution is a major step change and change is simultaneously difficult and exciting, providing drawbacks and opportunities, often in equal measure. People called the industrial revolution the ‘end of the world’. They asked what would happen to people’s farms and their jobs – the artisan skills – and there was a period of uncomfortable […]
Empowering Manchester: The Buzz, The Tech Revolution and Kao Data’s Role
Lizzy McDowell, proud Mancunian and Marketing Manager at Kao Data, reflects on a changed city and an exciting landscape for data centres at the heart of the Northern tech revolution Fundamentally Manchester means home. Growing up in Altrincham, I always knew Manchester had rich cultural heritage in music, science, art, fashion and football. I also […]