The Open Compute Project Podcast

At the OCP Global Summit in San Jose, we sit down with Nick Hume, founder of Hume Consulting and host of the Tech Insider Podcast. With experience at hyperscale companies and as a fractional CTO/CIO, Nick shares insights on AI adoption, sustainable data centers, and navigating today’s fast-evolving tech landscape. Discover his take on bridging the gap in AI adoption and how OCP fosters collaboration to tackle the industry’s biggest challenges. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to OCP Global Summit 0:26 Nick’s Perspective on Hyperscale Companies 1:45 Navigating AI and Infrastructure 4:15 The Growth of OCP and Its Community 8:35 Vendor Lock and Its Impact 14:00 Recent Innovations in Cooling Technologies 16:37 OCP's Role in Collaboration and Innovation 19:02 The Evolution of Ethernet Technology 26:45 Sustainability vs. AI Demand 30:20 The Future of Decentralized Inferencing 37:33 The Importance of Fresh Perspectives 38:48 Embracing New Ideas in Data Centers 40:13 The Role of Community in OCP Connect with Nick: Hume Consulting: https://humeconsulting.co Tech Insider Podcast: https://www.humeconsulting.co/techinsider LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholashume/ Connect with the OCP Podcast: Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/opencompute/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpenComputePrj Join our LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4152886/ Follow our Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/4284419/

Miranda Gardiner, Executive Director of the iMasons Climate Accord, discusses sustainability challenges in the tech industry, focusing on carbon reductions across materials and power with nearly 300 member companies. She emphasizes the need for transparency in emissions data and the collaboration between iMasons and OCP on carbon disclosure. The conversation highlights the importance of community engagement and constructive debate, as well as the upcoming maturity model set to help companies track their progress in sustainability. A hopeful outlook for future generations inspires collective responsibility.

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 Visit https://www.opencompute.org/ to learn more. Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/opencompute/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpenComputePrj Join our LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4152886/ Follow our Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/4284419/

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 Visit https://www.opencompute.org/ to learn more. Visit Accelsius: https://accelsius.com/ Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/opencompute/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpenComputePrj Join our LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4152886/ Follow our Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/4284419/

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 Participants1:19 Exploring Open Standards in IT3:47 Challenges of Legacy Hardware8:41 Solutions with OCP Technology14:05 Benefits of Abstraction in Networking19:22 The Transition to OCP Solutions34:20 Future Needs and Requirements38:13 The Importance of Community Feedback43:50 Closing Thoughts and Future PredictionsVisit https://www.opencompute.org/ to learn more.Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/opencompute/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpenComputePrjJoin our LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4152886/Follow our Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/4284419/

Join OCP host Rob Coyle with guests Gaël Hermet, Directeur Général for Prosoluce, and Hadi Choueiry, General Manager for Pine Networks, to explore the journey of ProSoluce in embracing open networking solutions. Together with Kelly Leblanc from IP Infusion, we examine the evolution, challenges, and benefits of transitioning to open networking, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, education, and continuous support within the networking community. Gain insights into ProSoluce's experience with upgrading their network infrastructure and discover the potential for innovation and growth in the realm of open networking. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:40 Meeting Pine Networks 3:34 IP Infusion Introduction 15:17 Putting Together the Solution 22:18 Early Findings 30:22 Future Collaboration 31:54 Advice for ISPs 33:22 Closing Words Visit https://www.opencompute.org/ to learn more. Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/opencompute/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpenComputePrj Join our LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4152886/ Follow our Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/4284419/

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 Visit https://www.opencompute.org/ to learn more. Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/opencompute/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpenComputePrj Join our LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4152886/ Follow our Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/4284419/

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.Chapters0:00 Introduction6:50 Europe's Leadership in Regulation9:38 Impact of Regulations on Industry10:48 Formation of iMasons and OCP Strategic Alliance12:30 iMasons' Four Strategic Initiatives13:41 iMasons Climate Accord Formation17:01 Alignment of iMasons and OCP Objectives22:53 Collaboration on Carbon Disclosure and Labeling27:40 Dean's Role at Cato Digital31:47 Predicted Growth in Data Center Capacity57:54 Building a Balanced Ecosystem1:02:02 Diverse Community Insights1:05:47 Optimizing for 3X GrowthVisit https://www.opencompute.org/ to learn more.Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/opencompute/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpenComputePrjJoin our LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4152886/Follow our Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/4284419/

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 Visit https://www.opencompute.org/ to learn more. Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/opencompute/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpenComputePrj Join our LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4152886/ Follow our Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/4284419/

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 Visit https://www.opencompute.org/ to learn more. Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/opencompute/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpenComputePrj Join our LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4152886/ Follow our Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/4284419/