Inside DCD Connect NYC: What Data Center Leaders Are Prioritizing Right Now

Insights from the field, not the sidelines. At DCD Connect NYC, Dynamic’s Josh Humm and Chris Mammano share firsthand perspectives from conversations with data center operators and infrastructure leaders—unpacking how AI demand, retrofit strategies, and lifecycle challenges are reshaping decision-making across the industry.
Start with Reuse: A Smart First Step for Data Center Decommissioning

Organizations have spent years optimizing data centers for uptime, efficiency, and energy use. Yet one phase of the asset lifecycle still tends to receive far less strategic attention: decommissioning.
Sustainable Data Center Transitions

In this episode of the SPARK podcast, Josh Humm explains why reuse should come before destruction, how secure data wiping enables equipment to live a second life, and what organizations often overlook when retiring data center assets. From rare earth minerals to remarketing strategies, Josh breaks down how thoughtful decommissioning can reduce environmental impact, protect data, and even create financial returns — all while keeping complex operations running smoothly.
Certified Data Destruction: Eliminating Data Center Risk

Data Center Program Leader, Josh Humm, shares how certified data destruction protects your business from risk — building confidence through verifiable security, consistent standards, and total accountability.