Ep. #2 Jon Clayton, Enterprise Account Manager at Blancco Technology Group | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast

Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast

In episode #2 of the Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast, you’ll gain valuable insights into careers in data center sustainability and asset disposition. Jon Clayton from Blancco Technology Group discusses best practices for improving efficiency, reducing electronic waste through reuse and recycling, and promoting sustainability education. Learn how roles in enterprise IT may change with AI adoption trends. Follow Jon's career journey in storage and technology asset lifecycles, and get advice for transforming perspectives to prioritize customer needs. This episode provides actionable takeaways for professionals in the data center industry.

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0:00 Coming Up In this episode of the Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast

0:49 Introducing Jon Clayton of Blancco Technology Group

1:15 Career path to Enterprise Account Manager at Blancco Technology Group

5:38 Advice for those new to data center-related sales careers

10:14 Advice for highly experienced sales professionals in or around data centers

13:05 Improvement opportunities within IT asset disposition and enterprise infrastructure

16:34 Recycling data center hardware into schools (sustainability + STEM)

24:38 The future of enterprise account managers in and around data centers

27:49 Data center virtualization and cloud vs. on-premise hardware and the role of CFOs

29:38 How AI changes the daily routine of sales professionals in and around data centers

40:32 Jon Clayton (connect on LinkedIn) and Blancco Technology Group (blancco.com)