Podcast Episodes

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.

Contact Information

• Çağatay Yılmaz – Project Manager @ ICE Data Center & OCP EMEA Nordics Lead: [email protected]
• Jon Summers – Scientific Lead of ICE Data Center & Chair of OCP FTS: [email protected]
• Isabelle Kremlin – Business and Innovation Manager of ICE Data Center: [email protected]
• Tor Björn Minde – Unit Manager of ICE Data Center: [email protected]

Resources

• RISE ICE Data Center: https://www.ri.se/en/ice-datacenter
• 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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.