Carahsoft Data Center Innovation Podcast Series - Reimagining Infrastructure: Vertiv’s Approach
Date: October 7, 2025
This podcast examines how AI and high-performance computing are driving data centers to power densities of 300 kW+ per rack, as Vertiv’s Bob Silkowitz details advanced liquid cooling, modular containerized designs, and power strategies ranging from nuclear to gas turbines, along with dark-fiber connectivity and Carahsoft partnerships for scalable, sustainable federal infrastructure.
Meet our Speaker:
Robert Silkowitz – Director of Public Sector Sales, Vertiv
Meet our Moderator:
Scott Robohn
Scott Robohn has over 30 years of experience designing, building, and operating large-scale Internet and IT Infrastructure and associated technologies for CSPs, ISPs, Data Center Operators, US Government organizations, and Enterprises. He’s served in a variety of end user and vendor roles in operations, support, engineering, architecture, technical sales, training, community development, and leadership. His vendor employee experience includes Cisco, Juniper Networks, Nokia, and DriveNets. He is Co-Founder and CEO of Solutional, delivering fractional CTO, technology consulting, and GTM services, is the co-founder of the Network Automation Forum (NAF), and created the Total Network Operations project and podcast (TNOps). He's a seasoned presenter and keynote speaker. Scott's engagements span a wide variety of interesting clients and projects in Networking, AI, Automation, Data Centers, Operations, Mobility, Security, Silicon, staying up-to-date with the critical trends.