Joshua Feinberg inquired about Eckart Zollner's career path to his current role in business development for a data center operator in South Africa.
Eckart explained his background in electronic engineering, starting at Siemens telecommunications, and his transition from technical roles to sales and marketing in the telecommunications and IoT sectors.
He detailed his involvement in South Africa's data center market since around 2017, focusing on building and commercializing carrier-neutral data centers, reflecting the market's vibrancy.
This video is excerpted from the podcast Ep. #60 Eckart Zollner, Business Development of Digital Parks Africa | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast.
Outline
Journey to Business Development in Data Centers
- Joshua Feinberg inquires about Eckart Zollner's career path, specifically his transition to running business development for a data center operator in South Africa.
- Eckart explains his educational background in electronic engineering and his early career at Siemens, where he worked on mobile networks.
- Eckart details his experience in consumer end-point technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) market, which led him to various roles in technical sales, marketing, and, eventually business development.
- Eckart shares his involvement in initiating, building, and commercializing carrier-neutral data centers in South Africa, highlighting the vibrant market in the region.
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