Solution Design Group

As AI demand accelerates, data centers are becoming a critical part of our digital infrastructure—but not without controversy. In this episode, James Kirwin and Eric Schneider join Kyle to explore the environmental, economic, and community impacts of data centers.

From energy consumption and water usage to local tax revenue and job creation, the conversation examines emerging cooling technologies, the role of regulation, and how organizations can balance innovation with sustainability as AI-driven growth continues to reshape the landscape.

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Data Centers Don't Have to Suck A digital consulting firm from Minneapolis, MN specializing in strategy, products, and technology.

Celebrate Diversity!

We’ve all been taught how to learn—study the material, take the class, pass the test.

AI challenges that model. It's not something you study, it's something you use.

The teams seeing real value from AI aren’t waiting for training—they’re experimenting, building, and applying it to their everyday work.

In our latest blog, we break down why AI isn’t a classroom experience—it’s hands-on, iterative, and built through doing.

https://www.solutiondesign.com/insights/the-age-of-ai-is-not-a-classroom-its-a-jobsite/

As AI-powered "vibe coding" puts app development into the hands of non-engineers, organizations face a new challenge: balancing innovation with governance.

David Ellenberger joins the podcast team to explore the opportunities and risks of citizen development - from shadow IT and security concerns to the guardrails, processes, and partnerships needed to turn AI-generated ideas into scalable, production-ready solutions.

Who Owns the Code? A digital consulting firm from Minneapolis, MN specializing in strategy, products, and technology.

Honoring those who gave everything. 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to remember the courage, sacrifice, and service that makes our freedom possible.

Grateful. Always.

Huge thank you to everyone who helped make the SDG Book & Pencil Drive a success!

These generous donations will help the Kids In Need Foundation provide critical resources for their Teacher's Resource Center, helping to equip classrooms with much needed supplies. In just the past six months, the Teacher Resource Center has served over 3,000 teachers across nearly 500 schools. Now even more educators will have the tools they need to inspire learning and growth.

We’re grateful for this amazing community—thank you for making a real impact.

We're back! And talking baseball.

John Brindel joins Chad and Peter to explore the evolution of sports statistics. They discuss the impact of Moneyball, the rise of sports gambling, and how data is reshaping decisions for teams, leagues, and fans alike, while reminding us that no statistic can fully predict the magic and unpredictability of sports.

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Beyond the Box Score A digital consulting firm from Minneapolis, MN specializing in strategy, products, and technology.

Are you going to Data Tech tomorrow?

SDG is proud to sponsor DataTech and excited to share some of the AI work we've been doing for customers. Check out

https://minneanalytics.org/data-tech-2026/

We’re heading to Seattle!

SDG is excited to attend the 2026 AWS Partner Program Roadshow next week. As an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner, we’re looking forward to connecting with fellow partners, learning what’s next, and bringing fresh ideas back to our customers.

If you’ll be there, let’s connect.

SDG is proud to support CIOs Against Cancer and the incredible tech community showing up to make a difference.

There are still tickets available for tomorrow's event!

This Auction and Impact Dinner brings together leaders across Minnesota to raise awareness and fund groundbreaking cancer research through the American Cancer Society.

We are grateful to be part of it—and to everyone helping push this mission forward. 💙