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 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.