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September 22 · 32 min
Building Real Confidence in Chiplet Stacks with Evelyn Landman of proteanTecs
Chiplets aren't just a trend anymore, they're becoming the default architecture for the AI era. But as the industry stacks more dies into a single package to keep up with AI and HPC demands, it's inheriting a reliability problem nobody has fully solved: when four, eight, or more dies from different processes (and sometimes different vendors) share one package, a single weak link can disqualify the entire stack — and the cost of that failure is enormous. In this episode, OCP's Rob Coyle sits down with Evelyn Landman, co-founder and CTO of proteanTecs, to unpack why "known-good-die" testing is no longer enough and what it actually takes to reach "known-good-stack" confidence. They get into the hidden risks of multi-die packaging — thermal coupling, voltage droop, mechanical stress from through-silicon vias, and interface faults that traditional pass/fail testing simply can't catch — and how embedded telemetry is giving engineers real visibility inside the package, from bring-up and debug all the way through in-field operation. In this conversation: Why AI, HBM, and co-packaged optics are forcing the move to multi-die packages How "shift-left" testing catches faults before you commit to an expensive package Mix-and-match and binning: building a more consistent, higher-performing stack What embedded telemetry reveals that lab-condition pass/fail testing misses Real-time actuation and fleet-level predictive maintenance in the field How power and thermal insight extends useful life across data centers, automotive, and physical AI The role of OCP's Open Chiplet Economy in moving from siloed integration to open, interoperable chiplet operations Interested in the chiplet ecosystem? Reach out to Evelyn and the proteanTecs team, and get involved with the Open Chiplet Economy work stream at the Open Compute Project. Chapters 00:00 Intro: chiplets as the default AI-era architecture 01:11 What's pushing the industry to modular dies 03:22 The hidden cost: the problem shifts to the package 04:56 Shift-left: catching faults before you package 05:28 Single-die pass/fail vs. multi-die reality 07:25 Where reliability breaks down in the field today 10:06 What "known-good-stack" confidence looks like 12:20 Mix-and-match and binning before assembly 15:37 Embedded telemetry vs. traditional pass/fail 17:30 Thermals, hotspots, and heat-sensitive optics & memory 19:54 Real-time actuation to prevent imminent failure 20:59 Board- and fleet-level predictive maintenance 24:43 Scaling to millions of devices, tighter margins 27:16 OCP's Open Chiplet Economy & the road ahead About the Open Compute Project The Open Compute Project (OCP) is a collaborative community committed to redesigning hardware technology to efficiently support the growing demands on compute infrastructure. Its members span hyperscalers, ODMs, component manufacturers, and ecosystem partners — sharing open designs and working together on shared technical challenges that no single company can solve alone.
July 14 · 28 min
Beyond Immersion - Delivering AI Outcomes with Jean-Marc Denis
What if the biggest constraint on the AI era isn't compute power, software, or even money, it's how we cool the hardware that runs it all? In this episode, Rob Coyle sits down with Jean-Marc Denis, Chief Product Officer at Submer, to explore why immersion cooling has gone from an exotic idea in a Barcelona garage eleven years ago to what many believe will be the dominant cooling paradigm for AI infrastructure. Jean-Marc brings nearly 40 years of high-performance computing experience — from designing supercomputers to founding the European Processor Initiative — to a sweeping conversation about intelligence per watt, the power and water constraints reshaping data center strategy, and why the real money in AI is not in training mega-models but in inference at the edge. This episode covers both the technical and business dimensions of the AI infrastructure buildout, including why the six-month land-to-first-token expectation is forcing a co-design revolution, and how immersion cooling's simplicity — not its complexity — may be its most underrated advantage. What You'll Learn Why the AI era has shifted the core efficiency metric from raw compute performance to tokens per watt and intelligence per watt How immersion cooling's power overhead advantage — from a PUE of 1.3 down to as low as 1.02 — translates to dramatically more compute capacity within the same power envelope Why power availability, not cost, is now the binding constraint — and how that changes the calculus for data center operators at every scale The community pushback on large data centers and why immersion cooling's zero water usage is a strategic asset for permitting and local acceptance The difference between greenfield and brownfield deployments and why investors are now demanding a path from land to first token in six months or less Why the edge is where the real AI enterprise money is — and why inference at the edge demands a fundamentally different infrastructure philosophy than training at hyperscale How immersion cooling compares to direct-to-chip liquid cooling in terms of maintenance complexity — and why the comparison has flipped Submer's co-design approach: turnkey nano, micro, and mini data center solutions from a few kilowatts to 100+ megawatts, designed around usage model first Why the Cambrian explosion of inference AI engines makes cooling flexibility — not optimization for one chip — the most important infrastructure property going forward Chapters 0:00 — Introduction — Meet Jean-Marc Denis, CPO of Submer and HPC Pioneer 0:53 — Submer's Story — From Barcelona Garage to Immersion Cooling Mainstream 3:59 — Intelligence Per Watt — How AI Redefined the Efficiency Metric 9:54 — Power Constraints at Scale — What PUE 1.02 Means at 1 Gigawatt 13:26 — Water, Permits, and Community Acceptance — The Hidden Advantage of Waterless Cooling 20:02 — The Maintenance Myth — Why Immersion Is Now Simpler Than Direct-to-Chip 24:24 — Co-Design and the 6-Month Data Center — Land to First Token 28:03 — The Inference Edge Opportunity — Where the Real AI Enterprise Money Is About the Guest Jean-Marc Denis Jean-Marc Denis is the Chief Product Officer at Submer, the Barcelona-based immersion cooling company he joined in November 2024. He brings nearly 40 years of high-performance computing experience, including designing large-scale supercomputers, building an HPC organization from zero to a top-four global ranking, founding and chairing the European Processor Initiative, and launching a microprocessor design company. About the Open Compute Project The Open Compute Project (OCP) is a collaborative community committed to redesigning hardware technology to efficiently support the growing demands on compute infrastructure.
June 5 · 32 min
The EMC Testing Challenge: Why AI Infrastructure Is Outpacing the Labs That Certify It
Every AI server rack deployed in a data center must pass electromagnetic compliance (EMC) testing before it can go live — it is a legal, regulatory requirement enforced by the FCC. But as AI hardware scales to megawatt-class racks with disaggregated compute, power, and liquid cooling systems, the test labs responsible for certifying that hardware are falling dangerously behind. There are only one or two labs in the world currently capable of handling the size, weight, and power demands of today's AI rack configurations — and the gap is widening with every new product generation. In this episode, Jaswanth Vutukury — Lead EMC AI Hardware Infrastructure Engineer at Meta — joins host Rob Coyle to break down exactly why this bottleneck exists, what it means for hyperscalers and ODMs trying to bring next-gen AI infrastructure online, and why he is using the OCP podcast as a call to action: for test labs to join the OCP ecosystem, for hyperscalers to begin collaborating on the problem, and for the industry to explore alternatives to traditional testing before this becomes a hard stop on AI deployment. What You'll Learn - What electromagnetic compliance (EMC) testing is, why it is legally required, and what failure looks like in a real data center environment - Why AI rack infrastructure — with disaggregated compute, power, and liquid cooling across multiple racks — presents an entirely different testing challenge than traditional IT equipment - The three specific bottlenecks breaking the current EMC testing model: weight and turntable capacity, power delivery (1MW+), and physical chamber size - Why there are only 1-2 labs globally capable of testing today's AI rack configurations — and the scheduling crisis this creates for the entire industry - Why the problem is structurally self-perpetuating: AI rack cycles run 12-18 months, but building or upgrading an EMC lab takes about a year — with no sign of the pace slowing - Jaswanth's direct call to action for EMC labs, hyperscalers, and ODMs — and why OCP is the right forum to bring all parties together - What alternatives to physical testing — including simulation — may need to be explored as the industry works toward a longer-term solution Chapters 0:00 — Introduction — Meet Jaswanth Vutukury, Lead EMC AI Hardware Infrastructure Engineer at Meta 0:33 — What Is EMC Testing and Why Does It Matter? The 30-Second Explainer 2:00 — Why AI Infrastructure Is Different — Scale, Speed, and the Widening Lab Gap 5:01 — Inside the Bottleneck — Weight, Power, and the Chamber Size Problem 11:33 — Real-World Impact — Only 1-2 Labs Globally, and Everyone Is Competing for Them 21:20 — The Path Forward — Bringing Labs into OCP, Industry Collaboration, and What Comes Next About the Guest Jaswanth Vutukury Jaswanth Vutukury is the Lead EMC AI Hardware Infrastructure Engineer at Meta, where he oversees electromagnetic compliance testing and certification for AI server rack infrastructure. His background spans multiple hardware-intensive industries — including autonomous vehicles and consumer electronics — giving him a uniquely broad perspective on why the AI infrastructure EMC challenge is unlike anything the industry has faced before. He came to the OCP podcast with a clear message: the bottleneck is real, the timeline is short, and the solution requires the industry to move together. About the Open Compute Project The Open Compute Project (OCP) is a collaborative community committed to redesigning hardware technology to efficiently support the growing demands on compute infrastructure. Its members span hyperscalers, ODMs, component manufacturers, and ecosystem partners — sharing open designs and working together on shared technical challenges that no single company can solve alone.
March 5 · 15 min
Challenges, Metrics, and Allies in Women in OCP with Shruti Sethi
In this second installment of the Women in OCP series, host Rob Coyle goes deeper with Shruti Sethi, Sr. Product Manager on Azure Storage at Microsoft, OCP Sustainability Steering Committee rep, and Women in OCP Co-Lead. Where Part 1 covered the founding and structure of the group, this conversation digs into the harder questions: the real challenges the initiative faces, how it measures progress, what it will take to scale, and, critically, why male allies and non-women supporters are not just welcome, but essential. Shruti's perspective bridges her sustainability work with Microsoft Azure and her leadership at Women in OCP, making this a rich and candid conversation about what meaningful inclusion actually looks like in the data center industry. What You'll Learn The real operational challenges of running a geographically distributed community — and how Women in OCP is adapting Why keynote abstract submissions are the most tangible, front-and-center metric for measuring women's representation at OCP Global Summit How Women in OCP tracks membership growth as a leading indicator of community health (230+ members and climbing) Plans to collaborate with external women's groups such as Women in Tech and Women in Mission Critical Why scaling across all OCP technical domains — networking, security, sustainability, cooling, and more — is a deliberate priority A clear and direct message: Women in OCP is open to all supporters, regardless of gender How the group plans to build internal alliances with OCP domain sub-groups to ensure representation across the board Chapters 0:00 — Introduction — Meet Shruti Sethi, Microsoft Azure PM and Women in OCP Co-Lead 1:00 — Real Challenges — Geography, Virtual Events, and Bridging the Personal Connection Gap 2:59 — Representation on Stage — The Keynote Abstract Problem and How to Fix It 6:34 — Measuring Impact — Membership Growth, Summit Momentum, and Key Metrics 7:58 — What's Next — External Partnerships, Industry Collaboration, and Scaling Across OCP Domains 12:15 — Allyship and Open Invitation — Why Women in OCP Welcomes Everyone About Shruti Sethi Shruti Sethi is a Senior Product Manager on the Azure Storage team at Microsoft, where her work centers on the intersection of cost efficiency and carbon efficiency — end-to-end environmental and economic impact across cloud infrastructure. At OCP, she serves on the Sustainability Steering Committee and is Co-Lead of Women in OCP alongside Sung Kim of bp Castrol. Shruti brings a systems-level perspective to both her technical product work and her community leadership, approaching inclusion as an industry-wide challenge that requires cross-organizational solutions. About the Open Compute Project The Open Compute Project (OCP) is a collaborative community committed to redesigning hardware technology to efficiently support the growing demands of data centers. Its members span the entire data center value chain — from hardware manufacturers to hyperscalers — sharing open designs and best practices that advance the industry as a whole. 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/
February 26 · 11 min
Building Community and Breaking Barriers: Women in OCP with Sung Kim of bp Castrol
In this episode, host Rob Coyle sits down with Sung Kim, Global Head of Technology for Data Center Liquid Solutions at bp Castrol and Co-Lead of Women in OCP, to discuss how a simple observation at an OCP summit sparked a thriving initiative that is reshaping how women are represented across the data center industry. From founding the Women in OCP group to hosting its first Women and AI luncheon co-sponsored by Nvidia and Lenovo, Sung shares the journey, the challenges, and the collective energy that is driving real change at the industry level. What You'll Learn How Women in OCP was founded and why the timing was right The mission to address gender representation at the industry level — not just within individual companies How the group is structured, governed, and organized through a bi-weekly planning committee Key events including the Global Summit breakfast, regional networking sessions, and the Women and AI luncheon Insights from community feedback: mentorship programs, safe spaces vs. inclusive allies, and geography as a challenge Plans for 2026 including expanding mentorship and regional chapters How to get involved and subscribe to Women in OCP updates Chapters 0:00 — Introduction — Meet Sung Kim, Global Head of Data Center Technology at bp Castrol 0:33 — What Is Women in OCP? — Origin Story and Why It Was Needed 1:44 — Mission and Goals — Driving Industry-Level Inclusion Across the Value Chain 3:38 — Structure, Events, and Community Building — How the Group Operates 6:23 — Challenges and Surprises — Geography, Feedback, and Navigating Inclusion 9:08 — Successes, Looking Ahead, and How to Get Involved with Women in OCP About Sung Kim Sung Kim is the Global Head of Technology for Data Center Liquid Solutions at bp Castrol, where she oversees product development, research, testing, and technical partnership activity across a global team spanning the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. At OCP, Sung serves as a Sustainability Co-Lead and is the founder and Co-Lead of Women in OCP, a community initiative dedicated to increasing the visibility, representation, and leadership of women across the data center and technology industry. About the Open Compute Project The Open Compute Project (OCP) is a collaborative community committed to redesigning hardware technology to efficiently support the growing demands of data centers. Its members span the entire data center value chain, from hardware manufacturers to hyperscalers, sharing open designs and best practices that advance the industry as a whole. 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/
January 1 · 35 min
Solving Data Center Demands: Australia's Macquarie and OCP
Rob Coyle sits down with David Hirst, CEO of Macquarie Data Centres, for a deep look at the rapid changes shaping data centers in the age of AI. David shares why Australia’s sovereign approach matters, how AI workloads are shifting design from “real estate” to “chip-out thinking,” and why early collaboration across hyperscalers, government, and the supply chain is becoming essential. They explore the unique nature of the Australian market, the rise of liquid cooling and megawatt-per-rack designs, what it takes to build IC3 Super West, and how culture, regulation, and geopolitics all influence where and how AI infrastructure gets built. A thoughtful conversation for anyone working in AI infrastructure, colocation, hyperscale strategy, or global data centre planning. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 00:27 – Why Australia Is a Prime Data Centre Hub 01:52 – How AI Changed Everything 03:23 – Planning for Bursty, Unpredictable AI Workloads 04:28 – Liquid Cooling and Blurred Boundaries 06:17 – What Makes the Australian Market Different 08:35 – Building in Dense Cities and Working With Communities 10:12 – AI, Culture, and Data Sovereignty 11:22 – Local Requirements and Power Challenges 12:57 – Long-Term Operators vs Short-Term Developers 16:20 – Compliance as a Market Advantage 18:45 – The Critical Role of Data Centres in Modern Life 20:22 – Inside IC3 Super West 21:56 – Designing for a Fast-Changing Future 23:51 – Why AI Behaves Differently Than Cloud 26:43 – The Rise of CDU Innovation 28:09 – Building for 2030 and Beyond 33:27 – What Keeps David Optimistic
Dec 3, 2025 · 26 min
TI and the Future of AI Power: Smarter Systems from Grid to Gate
Texas Instruments is known for semiconductors, calculators, and decades of design expertise. In this episode, Chris Suchoski shows how TI is becoming a full grid-to-chip partner for the next wave of data center growth. Rob and Chris break down what it takes to power AI, how architectures are shifting, and why TI’s deep experience outside the four walls of the data center matters now more than ever.Chris outlines the pressure facing the industry. AI workloads are growing at a rate the traditional design cycle cannot match. Time-to-market has gone from years to months, yet the expectations for density, power, sustainability, and reliability continue to climb. TI’s response is to support the entire power path from the grid to the GPU. Their goal is to help customers move faster and build systems that can take on the new wave of compute demand.They discuss the shift from conventional rack design to high-voltage architectures like 800V, the rise of megawatt-class racks, and what happens when unpredictable AI workloads collide with an aging set of power assumptions. Chris explains why this shift impacts every part of the ecosystem, from AC distribution to cooling to storage systems. He also talks through how TI’s decades of work in automotive, industrial, and grid power translate directly into the needs of hyperscale and AI operators.The conversation also highlights how collaboration through OCP speeds progress. Standards development, shared learning, and early visibility into architectural trends help companies build aligned solutions. Chris explains why TI participates heavily in OCP working groups and why he sees it as one of the best ways for operators and engineers to keep up with rapid change.Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:00 Meet Chris Suchoski and TI’s data center focus03:00 Why timelines are shrinking04:00 AI workloads and unpredictable power demand06:00 TI’s role beyond the compute tray08:00 Grid-to-chip: TI’s end-to-end approach10:00 Lessons from automotive and grid power12:00 Why OCP collaboration matters14:00 The shift to 800V architectures17:00 What Gen4 power architectures may look like19:00 Cooling, reliability, and emerging risks21:00 TI’s latest hardware and reference designs24:00 Hidden bottlenecks and future challenges26:00 What operators and engineers should prepare for28:00 How to engage with TI and get involved in OCP
Nov 17, 2025 · 52 min
Power must change or data centers stall
AI clusters are exploding in size and pushing the limits of today’s data center power and network designs. In this episode, host Rob Coyle sits down with JP Buzzell, VP and Data Center Chief Architect at Eaton, to break down why power architecture has become the next big bottleneck and how the industry can respond. JP explains how data center design has hit a turning point. Density jumped from a few kilowatts a rack to more than 100 kW almost overnight. The move from many small, varied workloads to massive, synchronized GPU clusters has changed everything from physical layouts to network physics. Packet loss now dictates rack layout. Space inside the rack has run out. Cooling had to evolve not just for efficiency, but simply to fit the gear. And power distribution needs a complete rethink. The conversation covers the shift toward direct current power, why AC inside the rack cannot scale to the clusters coming next, and the role OCP is playing in driving standards, regulation, and cross-industry cooperation. JP also shares the human motivation behind this work, from medical breakthroughs to a cleaner, safer grid. This is a clear and practical explanation of a topic that will shape the future of data centers for years to come. 00:00 – Why data center design is changing 02:15 – The jump in rack density 04:20 – Liquid cooling’s real driver 06:50 – Power congestion inside the rack 08:30 – JP Buzzell’s background 10:45 – Building hyperscale GPU clusters 14:40 – The power bottleneck hits 18:00 – Training vs inference reliability 20:40 – We’re still in the “light bulb era” of AI 22:10 – What slows DC adoption 25:00 – Inside the OCP power distribution effort 29:30 – Grid stability and load drops 34:00 – Modular power and offsite build 38:45 – The next wave of power tech 41:00 – Global standards and interoperability 51:55 – Final message: feed the good wolf
Oct 31, 2025 · 13 min
Educating the Future: Nomad Futurist’s Global Mission with Data Center Talent
Nabeel Mahmood returns to the OCP Global Summit — and the OCP Podcast — with momentum, mission, and a message. In this follow-up conversation with host Rob Coyle, Nabeel shares the growth of Nomad Futurist’s education efforts, bringing students and new voices to the forefront of the data center ecosystem. The episode dives deep into why building the future of infrastructure starts with people, access, and understanding. From debunking misconceptions about data centers to spotlighting programs supporting students in underserved regions, Rob and Nabeel explore the true meaning of open innovation and industry responsibility. Key Themes: The importance of global education in tech Empowering communities to understand digital infrastructure Social responsibility in the data center industry Bridging policy, power, and people through open knowledge Nomad Futurist’s collaboration with OCP Evolving power architectures and AI-driven infrastructure The 1% concept: How small contributions make big impact Chapter Markers: 00:00 – The Barrier of Access 00:45 – Global Student Sponsorships 02:00 – Why Community Literacy Matters 03:10 – Debunking Myths About Data Centers 05:00 – Responsible Progress 07:15 – Education as Industry Defense 08:00 – Scaling the Mission Globally 10:00 – Infrastructure Evolution & Opportunities
Aug 19, 2025 · 4 min
From Projects to Outcomes: Evolving the OCP Member Experience
As the Open Compute Project continues to grow and diversify, our role is more than managing projects, it’s fostering an experience that helps members thrive across technical and business goals. The focus of OCP remains open participation and collaboration. But with the investment our members make, they also need to see outcomes. This has never been more important than with the new requirements in the hardware ecosystems and the rush to support AI workloads. Our Community grows through the strength of our member’s contributions, our knowledge sharing through events, webinars and virtual workshops, and the opportunity to shape the future of computational infrastructure through open standardization. Though each of these programs can be great, the value is not in just selecting one, it's in the journey for our members, provided by the framework for a thriving open community. 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/ #OpenComputeProject #OCP #InfrastructureInnovation #OpenHardware #DataCenters #TechLeadership #Podcast
Jul 25, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Humble Beginnings to Now: An interview with Bill Carter, Fellow Emeritus of the OCP Foundation
In this special episode of the Open Compute Project Podcast, host Rob Coyle sits down with Bill Carter, Fellow Emeritus and former CTO of the OCP Foundation, for a deep and personal conversation spanning the entire history of OCP — from its scrappy beginnings to its position today as a force in global infrastructure innovation. Highlights Include: * The Birth of OCP: How Facebook, Intel, and Rackspace sparked a hardware revolution in a curtained-off corner of a San Jose colo. * Vanity-Free Computing: The story behind the radical idea that simplicity, not flash, drives scale. * Rack to Reality: The evolution of Open Rack — from triple-bus bar designs to a global standard reshaped by collaboration. * White Box Networking Breakthroughs: Why disaggregated switches became one of OCP’s most disruptive contributions. * Collaboration Over Competition: The unlikely alliances between rivals like Intel and AMD that propelled early specs like Decathlete and Roadrunner. * Specs That Stuck — and Some That Didn't: Bill breaks down the difference between thriving standards and those that fell flat. * OCP’s Global Footprint: What Europe and Asia bring to the future of open hardware, sustainability, and sovereign tech. * What’s Next: Lessons from the past and a look forward at where OCP is headed — especially in the AI, modular, and liquid-cooled future. Whether you're new to open hardware or a long-time community member, this is a must-listen look at how open collaboration can reshape an entire industry — told by someone who helped build it. Chapters: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:02:36 — The Birth of OCP: Why Facebook broke away from traditional server designs 00:08:44 — Bill Joins the Movement: How Intel became an early OCP catalyst 00:22:13 — Network Disaggregation: The white box switch that shook the industry 00:28:49 — Decathlete & Roadrunner: Competing specs, shared goals 00:34:12 — OCP Inspired vs Accepted: What it means and why it matters 00:43:10 — The Power of Connector Standardization: Dripless and universal quick disconnects 00:50:05 — Modular Momentum: The rise of DCM and the value of early collaboration 01:02:08 — What's Next for OCP: AI, sustainability, and global community growth 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/ #OpenComputeProject #OCP #InfrastructureInnovation #OpenHardware #DataCenters #TechLeadership #Podcast
Mar 18, 2025 · 46 min
Inside RISE: Sweden's OCP Innovation Hub & The Future of European Data Infrastructure
In this episode, host Rob Coyle welcomes Cagatay Yilmas, RISE Project Manager & OCP EMEA Lead for the Nordics, to explore Europe’s distinctive approach to data center innovation. Cagatay unpacks how RISE is building vendor-agnostic, sustainable digital infrastructure, why open innovation is key to Europe's growth, and how the EU's regulatory frameworks are shaping the future of energy-efficient computing. From heat reuse strategies and digital twins to cutting-edge developments like the EU’s first homegrown servers, the conversation offers a unique lens on how European data centers differ—and why that matters globally. They also discuss RISE’s role as an OCP Experience Center, collaboration opportunities for tech innovators, and what’s in store at the upcoming OCP EMEA Summit in Dublin. Chapters: 00:00 What is RISE? Cagatay explains the mission behind Sweden's largest research institute.04:17 How OCP and RISE Collaborated: The origin story of open hardware adoption in Europe.07:50 Proprietary vs Open: Why OCP standards are reshaping thermal management, efficiency, and material transparency.13:28 Inside ICE Data Center: How RISE’s OCP Experience Center is validating next-gen technologies at scale.19:40 The HeatWise Project: Tackling edge computing, grid integration, and climate-neutral buildings.24:25 EU Regulations & KPIs: How Europe is setting new benchmarks for data center efficiency and sustainability.30:10 The First European Server Prototype: How RISE is helping shape Europe’s sovereign digital future. Web page for RISE ICE Data Center: https://www.ri.se/en/ice-datacenter Contact Information: Çağatay Yılmaz – Project Manager @ ICE Data Center & OCP EMEA Nordics Lead: cagatay.yilmaz@ri.se Jon Summers – Scientific Lead of ICE Data Center & Chair of OCP FTS: jon.summers@ri.se Isabelle Kremlin – Business and Innovation Manager of ICE Data Center: isabelle.kemlin@ri.se Tor Björn Minde – Unit Manager of ICE Data Center: tor.bjorn.minde@ri.se Project Discussed: HIGHER (European Heterogeneous Cloud/Edge Infrastructures for Next Generation Hybrid Services): https://www.higher-project.eu HEATWISE (Holistic Energy Management and Thermal Waste Integrated System for Energy Optimisation): https://heatwise.eu 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/
Feb 14, 2025 · 42 min
Revolutionizing Liquid Cooling: The Evolution of Quick Disconnects with CPC’s Beth Langer
In this episode of the Open Compute Project Podcast, Rob Coyle welcomes Beth Langer, Principal Thermal Technologist at CPC (Colder Products Company), to discuss the rapid development of quick disconnects for liquid cooling in data centers. As an OCP Community member and key contributor to the Cooling Environments Project, CPC is at the forefront of innovation in liquid cooling connections. Beth shares insights on the challenges and advancements in developing quick disconnects for high-performance computing, the importance of reliability at scale, and the evolution of the Universal Quick Disconnect (UQD) specification. Join us as we explore the future of liquid cooling and its impact on next-generation data centers. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Beth Langer and CPC’s role in liquid cooling solutions 3:07 The rise of liquid cooling in data centers 5:31 Scaling liquid cooling reliability and manufacturing challenges 9:12 The importance of standardization and collaboration in OCP 14:13 The development and evolution of the Universal Quick Disconnect 28:36 Future-proofing liquid cooling and upcoming innovations 36:53 How to get involved in OCP and CPC’s contributions to the industry Resources: OCP's Cold Plate Sub-Project: https://www.opencompute.org/projects/cold-plate “Liquid Cooling When Component Failure is Not an Option” Presentation at the OPC Global Summit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwQGH3wsfGI Website: CPC Worldwide: https://www.cpcworldwide.com/cool 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/
Jan 9, 2025 · 48 min
Decoding the OCP Global Summit: Insights on Innovation, AI, and Market Impact with Nick Hume
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/
Dec 18, 2024 · 32 min
OCP & iMasons: Partnering for Carbon Transparency in Digital Infrastructure
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 Visit: https://climateaccord.org/press-releases/ica-selects-miranda-gardiner-as-executive-director/ Visit: https://www.opencompute.org/ 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/
Dec 17, 2024 · 36 min
Bridging the Skills Gap: Nomad Futurist + OCP Alliance
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/
Nov 12, 2024 · 26 min
How Accelsius’s OCP Partnership Is Advancing Liquid Cooling Tech
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/
Sep 24, 2024 · 48 min
Scaling Innovation: How OCP Empowers BE-Net to Tackle ThyssenKrupp’s Complex Challenges
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 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/
Aug 2, 2024 · 34 min
Innovating Together: Prosoluce on Embracing the Shift to Open Networking
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/
Aug 2, 2024 · 18 min
Thriving with Open Hardware: Practical Real-World Applications
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/

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