Gareth Williams

Director, UK, India, Middle East and Africa Data Centres and Technology Leader at Arup

DCR Predicts: Can data centres become ‘good neighbours’ in 2026?

Arup's Gareth Williams argues 2026 should be the year for designing facilities that stabilise grids, steward water, and deliver community benefits.

It’s time data centres to ditch the ‘black box’ and become a valued neighbour

Data centres must move beyond efficiency and put community benefits at the heart of development, says Arup's Gareth Williams.