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: [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]

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

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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

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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.

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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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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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

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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.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/