Welcome to The Open Compute Project Podcast

Join host Rob Coyle of the Open Compute Project, a foundation focusing on open source designs and specifications. With the Open Compute Project podcast, Rob aims to engage with the global community dedicated to developing efficient designs for scalable computing. 

Listen in as we discuss data centers, IT hardware, and infrastructure through expert interviews and insightful analysis to empower listeners with the knowledge to make informed decisions and deepen their understanding of the OCP.

Your feedback shapes our content, so tune in, engage with our community, and be a part of reshaping hardware technology.

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In a new episode of the OCP podcast, recorded at the 2024 OCP Global Summit, host Rob Coyle welcomes Miranda Gardiner, Executive Director iMasons Climate Accord. They explore the critical sustainability challenges in the tech industry and the collaborative efforts on carbon disclosure between OCP and the iMasons.

Miranda highlights the Climate Accord's mission to engage nearly 300 companies in reducing carbon footprints through improved practices in materials and power usage. The conversation delves into the importance of transparency in emissions data and the need for a collective approach to carbon accounting.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction at OCP Summit
1:37 Carbon Disclosure Collaboration
5:34 Operationalizing Sustainability Initiatives
8:43 The Importance of Transparency
15:36 Future Challenges and Responsibilities
19:39 Building Community and Collaboration
23:19 Hope for a Sustainable Future
26:50 Upcoming Initiatives at Climate Accord

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In this episode, Nabeel Mahmood, Managing Director, Nomad Futurist, joins host Rob Coyle of Open Compute to discuss the vital need to prepare the next generation for careers in technology, as the industry faces a significant human capital deficit due to impending retirements of longtime professionals.

Recorded live at the Open Compute Project Global Summit, Mahmood highlights the lack of awareness about tech careers and the importance of making technology relatable and accessible to youth through educational initiatives. He shares insights on how AI can enhance sustainability efforts, counters misconceptions about the tech industry's environmental impact, and announces future plans for a job board and Nomad Futures Academy to simplify entry into tech careers.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction to Nabeel Mahmood
1:49 The Alliance with OCP
2:30 Human Capital Crisis
4:38 Bridging the Knowledge Gap
6:55 Addressing Energy Consumption
10:45 The Future of Technology
14:42 Immediate Challenges Ahead
26:09 Optimism for the Future
31:23 Nomad Futurist's Upcoming Initiatives
34:31 The Job Market Landscape
35:50 Call to Action for Listeners

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In this episode of the Open Compute Project Podcast, we spotlight Accelsius, an advanced cooling company that's leading innovation in two-phase, direct-to-chip cooling technology. Join us as we sit down with Liz Cruz, Senior Director of Marketing and Business Development at Accelsius, live from the 2024 OCP Global Summit in San Jose, California.

Accelsius recently joined the OCP Startup Program, a milestone that brings them into a powerful network of technology pioneers and data center experts. Liz dives into how Accelsius is shaping the future of data center cooling through the OCP's collaborative ecosystem and shares insights on the startup’s role in driving industry standards and efficiency gains. 

Stay tuned to learn more about Accelsius’s journey, technology, and commitment to pushing the boundaries of data center cooling. Don't forget to check out the links below for their latest research and contributions to the OCP library.

Chapters:

00:12 Introduction from the OCP Global Summit 2024  
01:19 Accelsius’s innovative two-phase cooling technology  
04:05 Accelsius’s journey as an OCP Startup Member  
07:39 Exploring Accelsius's industry contributions through OCP’s startup program 
15:27 Insights on liquid cooling evolution and market trends  
18:35 Bridging gaps with liquid-to-air solutions  
24:44 What’s next for Accelsius and closing thoughts

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Join host Rob Coyle of OCP as he delves into an insightful conversation with Amir Elbaz, CEO of BE-Net, and key leaders from ThyssenKrupp - Jens Riemer, Head of IT Infrastructure, and Marco Decker, Head of SD-NET. This episode explores the strategic partnership between OCP, BE-Net, and ThyssenKrupp, highlighting how their collaboration addresses the massive challenges of scaling operations, navigating regulatory complexities, and managing a diverse portfolio of capabilities on a global scale. Discover how OCP serves as the platform that empowers BE-Net to deliver innovative solutions, enabling ThyssenKrupp to achieve seamless connectivity, robust infrastructure, and agile growth in an increasingly complex industrial landscape.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction to the Participants
1:19 Exploring Open Standards in IT
3:47 Challenges of Legacy Hardware
8:41 Solutions with OCP Technology
14:05 Benefits of Abstraction in Networking
19:22 The Transition to OCP Solutions
34:20 Future Needs and Requirements
38:13 The Importance of Community Feedback
43:50 Closing Thoughts and Future Predictions

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François Defrocourt, Solutions Engineer at Madeo, and Kelly LeBlanc, IP Infusion’s Chief Product and Marketing Officer, join OCP’s Rob Coyle to discuss the transition to open networking equipment. François shares his journey to adopt Open Compute Project (OCP) standards and the cost-effective, long-term solutions sought for his company. The conversation explores the benefits of open standards, deployment of OCP-compliant hardware, and products for simplified network management. They emphasize customer feedback, avoiding vendor lock-in, and the role of AI in network management evolution.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction and Background
6:42 Discovering IP Infusion through LinkedIn
11:52 Importance of Solutions for Enterprise Customers
15:04 Support and Solutions with I, P Infusion
17:46 Collaboration with OCP: A Success Story

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In this episode of the OCP podcast, we interviewed Dean Nelson, Founder of iMasons & CEO at Cato Digital. We discussed the collaboration between OCP and iMasons on sustainability, focusing on the iMasons State of the Industry Report and the iMasons Climate Accord to accelerate decarbonization in digital infrastructure.

Dean emphasized simplifying processes for sustainability, standardizing carbon impact measurement, and his commitment to sustainability at Cato Digital through equipment repurposing. We explored challenges in the tech industry, such as stranded capacity and the balance between power consumption and environmental impact. Collaborative efforts like Open Compute and iMasons are essential for driving positive change in sustainable infrastructure development.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
6:50 Europe's Leadership in Regulation
9:38 Impact of Regulations on Industry
10:48 Formation of iMasons and OCP Strategic Alliance
12:30 iMasons' Four Strategic Initiatives
13:41 iMasons Climate Accord Formation
17:01 Alignment of iMasons and OCP Objectives
22:53 Collaboration on Carbon Disclosure and Labeling
27:40 Dean's Role at Cato Digital
31:47 Predicted Growth in Data Center Capacity
57:54 Building a Balanced Ecosystem
1:02:02 Diverse Community Insights
1:05:47 Optimizing for 3X Growth

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Raul Alvarez, EMEA Community Project Co-Lead at OCP and  Lead Consultant at Enterprise Industrial Science and Research, shares insights on his background and involvement with the Open Compute Project (OCP). Raul discusses collaborations with companies like Submer for immersion cooling technology and emphasizes the importance of partnerships in the European market for open standards and sustainability.

He explores innovative solutions like using wood in data center infrastructure and underscores the benefits of open source hardware for sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. Raul also touches on OCP's participation in data center events across Europe to drive change through radical solutions like AI and ML, aiming to build a sustainable and open ecosystem in the European data center market.

Chapters:

0:00 Introducing Raul Alvarez
2:21 Leading the MIA Community Workgroup
2:38 Joining Submer and Forging OCP Relationship
3:55 Building Ecosystems in Europe
4:15 Importance of Open Source and Open Hardware
6:18 Addressing Immersion Cooling Challenges
7:48 Leading the EMEA Project
11:07 Addressing Regional Differences in Open Standards
16:31 Introducing Open Compute to Enterprise Markets
23:27 Sustainable Solutions in Data Centers
26:55 Innovative Timber-Based Data Center Solutions
29:28 Working with Open Infra for Open Cloud Solutions
38:24 Partnering with DCD for Outreach in Spain
41:50 Driving Change in the Data Center Industry

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Daniel Pope, co-founder and CTO of Submer, discusses his journey in data center design and operations. Daniel founded his first data center-related business when he was just sixteen. We go back to the start of Daniel's data center journey and what he learned as an owner-operator that drove him to co-found Submer.

Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance computing have accelerated the energy intensity of our data centers. Much of the market's focus has been on the latest GPUs and the heat generated by these chips. We dive (pun intended) into the next generation of cooling and automation solutions built for much more than just a couple of chips.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction to the Open Compute Project Podcast
0:55 Daniel Pope's Background in Data Center Design
3:32 Submer's Journey into Liquid Cooling Technology
5:24 Customer Reluctance Towards Liquid Cooling Solutions
13:08 The Role of Standardization in Immersion Cooling Adoption
14:25 Sharing Lessons Learned and Innovations with the Public
25:16 Predictions for the Next 12 to 18 Months in AI Infrastructure
30:54 Closing Remarks and Invitation for Further Discussion

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Join host Rob Coyle of the Open Compute Project, a foundation focusing on open source designs and specifications. With the Open Compute Project podcast, Rob aims to engage with the global community dedicated to developing efficient designs for scalable computing.

Join us as we discuss data centers, IT hardware, and infrastructure through expert interviews and insightful analysis to empower listeners with the knowledge to make informed decisions and deepen their understanding of the OCP. Your feedback shapes our content, so tune in, engage with our community, and be a part of reshaping hardware technology.