I WAS AWESTRUCK STARING OUT THE WINDOW AT THE STUNNING MOUNTAIN AND OCEAN VIEWS . IT HIT ME – THIS IS THE ENGINE ROOM POWERING THE INTERNET AND DIGITAL WORLD AS WE KNOW IT .
D E E P D I V E
WE ‘ DEEP DIVE ’ WITH
JAD JEBARA , CEO , HYPERVIEW ,
WHO TELLS US ABOUT LIFE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE OFFICE . w
What would you describe as your most memorable achievement in the data centre industry ?
One of my most memorable achievements in the data centre industry was leading the development of our cloudbased DCIM platform , Hyperview . When evaluating DCIM solutions back in 2011 as a customer , we were frustrated by the limitations of existing products – they had narrow scope , lacked broad hardware support , carried high licensing costs and took far too long to implement .
With Hyperview , we completely reinvented the DCIM model . By designing a cloud-native solution , we provide the full breadth of DCIM capabilities while eliminating the pain points of legacy systems . Customers can get up and running in seconds , support their entire infrastructure and start realising value within hours at a fraction of the cost .
The rapid adoption and feedback we ' ve received on Hyperview has been so rewarding . I ' m proud that we ' ve really moved the needle on DCIM and made it easier for data centres to manage their operations efficiently .
What first made you think of a career in technology / data centres ?
My interest in technology started back in 1997 , but I vividly recall the moment I decided to pursue a career specifically in data centres . It was December 2006 , and I was touring the Harbour Centre building in Vancouver , home to the most connected data centre in Western Canada .
As I stepped onto the 21st floor that housed the bustling server room , I was awestruck staring out the window at the stunning mountain and ocean views . It hit me – this is the engine room powering the Internet and digital world as we know it . The realisation that this data centre was facilitating communication , commerce and innovation on a global scale was so profound .
In that moment , looking out over the servers that connected people across continents , I knew this was where I wanted to be . I was inspired by the enormity of the industry ' s impact and crystallised my desire to dedicate my career to advancing this infrastructure powering our digital world .
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I WAS AWESTRUCK STARING OUT THE WINDOW AT THE STUNNING MOUNTAIN AND OCEAN VIEWS . IT HIT ME – THIS IS THE ENGINE ROOM POWERING THE INTERNET AND DIGITAL WORLD AS WE KNOW IT .
What style of management philosophy do you employ with your current position ?
My management philosophy has been strongly shaped by Jim Collins ' classic business book , ' Good to Great .' I believe in building a team of disciplined people , thoughts and actions .
First and foremost , I practice Level 5 leadership – focusing on empowering others and pursuing the organisational goals with passion and humility . I strive to model the five exemplary leadership practices outlined in ' The Leadership Challenge ': clarifying values , inspiring shared vision , challenging processes , enabling action and recognising contributions .
I ' m a firm believer that with the right vision , strategy and culture , we can assemble a high-performing team that delivers great results the right way .
What do you think is the current hot talking point within the data centre space ?
I would say it ' s sustainability . With climate change concerns mounting , there is increasing scrutiny on the environmental
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