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Data Centre Uncut – Ep. 9: Why the AI Boom Needs More Than Power

AI is driving unprecedented demand for data center capacity, but scaling the infrastructure behind it requires more than power, land and technology. According to Montera Infrastructure founding member and Chief Operating Officer Tricia Arneson, the industry also needs skilled people, stronger planning and meaningful community engagement.

AI is driving unprecedented demand for data center capacity, but scaling the infrastructure behind it requires more than power, land and technology. According to Montera Infrastructure founding member and Chief Operating Officer Tricia Arneson, the industry also needs skilled people, stronger planning and meaningful community engagement.


In this episode of the Data Centre Uncut, Tricia explores what it takes to develop and operate hyperscale data center campuses as AI accelerates infrastructure demand. Drawing on her experience at Google, Yondr Group and Montera Infrastructure, she discusses how the industry can build faster while maintaining safety, flexibility and long-term resilience.


From workforce shortages and AI adoption to adaptable infrastructure and community relationships, Tricia shares insights into the people, processes and partnerships needed to support the next generation of digital infrastructure.

Listen to the full episode now:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLhbJ9YlrTk 

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-9-why-the-ai-boom-needs-more-than-power/id1896895000?i=1000780727465

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2eYLZcVEG0zLgH0NOtYIs0?si=sdf90UHpQeePsQkJf9a1EA

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Chief Sustainability Officer
Last Updated​

August 12, 2026

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