Episode 19

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22nd Jul 2024

Adapting and Thriving in the Digital Infrastructure World

In this engaging episode of Nomad Futurist, hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence sit down with Ray Sidler, the Chief Executive Officer at DataVerge. With over two decades of experience in data center operations and management, Ray Sidler brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the evolving landscape of digital infrastructure.

Sidler discusses his early beginnings in web hosting from a small office in Brooklyn to scaling up to a significant data center facility. He highlights challenges, including power issues and growth pains, as well as humorous anecdotes about their former company name, ColoGuard, which led to unexpected challenges with a similarly named medical product.

“We changed our name, and I guess our marketing got better, our image got better. This was also the same time when Jamestown and Belvedere Capital came into our complex and completely revamped our six million square foot of space.”


Sidler recounts pivotal moments in his career, notably the challenges faced during power outages and infrastructure failures. These critical incidents forced Sidler and his team to innovate and adapt to further evolve their company, which later included rebranding and strategic partnerships that fueled growth amidst industry challenges.


“There hasn't been any outages in quite some time, and the complex has just flourished, and there are thousands of people here, and the ecosystem grew.”


Throughout the episode, Sidler puts a strong emphasis on building long-term client relationships based on trust and reliability. His personal commitment to customer service and responsiveness set a high standard in the industry.


“People can call me at two o’clock in the morning and they know that I will pick up the phone. And the same thing with Ruben (Ruben Magurdumov, COO and Co-Founder of DataVerge). And they’ll email me and I’ll respond to their emails right away. And that's the trust that we've built with the customers and the long-lasting relationships that we have.”


Sidler’s journey serves as a testament to the transformative power of resilience, strategic decision-making, and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction in the data center industry. As the digital infrastructure landscape continues to evolve, these insights are invaluable for professionals and businesses navigating the complexities of the sector. Stay connected with Ray Sidler on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

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