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Don’t miss the upcoming OCP Tech Talk: M-PNP Overview and M-PNP.FPGA 0.5 Specification Deep Dive Date: December 2, 2025 Time: 10am - 12pm CT This free virtual event will be a brief overview of Modular Plug-and-Play followed by a deep dive into the recently released 0.5 M-PNP.FPGA specification. This session will cover: ·     Brief Introduction to M-PNP (will refer to replay of first session) ·     Specifications package overview Introduction to the M-PNP.FPGA Specification ·     IP blocks deep dive: functionality, CSRs, etc. ·     Self-describing JSON file deep dive (mock-ups and schema) for FPGAs and PLDs Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/49CR6mx

⚡ Hold the electrons. ⚡ +/- 400VDC & 800VDC is LOW voltage? 😲 Discover how our community is advancing next-gen data center power distribution. Join OCP’s newest sub-project and get involved in the work shaping the future. Details below.

Power Distribution Sub-project accelerates with dedicated workstreams! The Power Distribution sub-project, part of the main Data Center Facility project, officially kicked off on October 22. To drive progress, dedicated workstreams focusing on key aspects of Low Voltage Direct Current (LVDC) have now been launched and are starting their activities. The workstreams and their respective leads are: ·     System Architecture --> JP Buzzell (Eaton)  ·     Voltage Levels and Power Quality --> Brian Deckard (Siemens) ·     Polarities & System Earthing --> Laurens Mackay (DC Opportunities) ·     Protection and Safety --> Antonello Antoniazzi (ABB) ·     Main Components --> Tony Landry (Schneider Electric) ·     Codes and Standards --> Lisa Grams (UL Solutions) Each workstream is now holding regular calls and has dedicated working space.  If you wish to participate, just join the regular calls and let the workstream leader know which kind of contribution you are available to make (drafting, reviewing etc.). Visit the Project page, access the wiki and get involved here: https://bit.ly/4oMX1tY

Check out this new blog: Toward a Blueprint for Quantum Supercomputer Co-Deployments: IQM’s 20-qubit superconducting quantum computer integration into the HPC infrastructure at LRZ. The OCP has launched the OCP Future Technologies Initiative (FTI) Data Center Integration of Quantum Information Infrastructure (QII) workstream, with a mission to accelerate the adoption and efficient integration of quantum information technologies into open, sustainable, and interoperable data center environments. As quantum computing transitions from laboratory research to operational deployment, the data center is becoming the new frontier for hosting, managing, and scaling quantum systems alongside classical high-performance computing (HPC) resources. While a white paper is in progress, OCP is launching a blog series to share key findings and case studies from the field. The goal is to build a “living knowledge base” of lessons learned—insights that will guide facilities planning to integrate quantum technologies into existing HPC and AI infrastructures. As the first article in this series, we are sharing the experience of OCPQII workstream participant IQM Quantum Computers in deploying their 20-qubit superconducting quantum computer into the HPC infrastructure at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ). Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3LGwOie

Congratulations to @John Shalf, Ph.D. for winning the 2025 Seymour Cray Computer Engineering Award for leadership in HPC and work co-designing energy efficient HPC hardware and software, from the IEEE Computer Society. John wears a lot of hats in our industry beyond his role as Department Head for Computer Science at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, including on the AI / HPC Program Committee for OCP’s Future Technologies Symposium. We appreciate John and his tireless contributions to our industry and are so happy to see him get the recognition he so deserves. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4a2Slvt

Reminder! Join us on tomorrow, Tuesday, November 18th from 10am - 12pm Central for the next OCP Tech Talk: M-PNP Overview and M-PNP.FRU Discovery_Boot 0.5 Specification Deep Dive Learn more about some of the latest developments within the MHS Subproject at OCP! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eha46YpD

Don’t miss tomorrow’s Educational Webinar: A Chemical Perspective on Liquid Cooled Data Centers! Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM ET Duration: 1 Hour Data center power densities are on an upward trajectory with no sign of slowing down. The increase in power unavoidably necessitates an increase in waste heat that requires removal and dissipation. Current AI technologies have outgrown air cooling designs and now require liquid cooling to fully utilize the potential of today’s powerful AI chips. The rapid shift in cooling requirements has led to a knowledge gap for those intimately involved with the implementation of performance fluids such as OAT PG-25 for data center thermal management. OCP is working to bridge this gap by publishing guidelines and specifications for liquid cooling best practices. In this webinar, a fluid expert from the PFX Group will breakdown the chemistry behind the liquid “life-blood” of the AI data center and explain the importance of establishing an analytical testing cadence with professional analysis to monitor the health of the cooling system and prolong uninterrupted up-time. Who should attend? Data center operators, CDU manufacturers, Rack manufacturers, AI hyperscalers, Data center engineers, Data center service contractors, Chemical distributors, Chip designers/manufacturers, and Data center hardware contractors (e.g. Foxconn) Learn more and register for free here: https://bit.ly/3WSqjLC

There are two important virtual events happening this week in the OCP Community! OCP AI/ML Systems Management Workshop Date: November 12, 2025, 8:00 to 11:30 am PT As a follow-up to our recent Open Systems for AI - IT Infrastructure Workshops, we now turn our focus to Systems Management. This workshop will bring together practitioners and experts to explore how open standardization and tools can enable reliable, scalable, and energy-efficient AI clusters. We’ll dive into the frameworks, orchestration, telemetry, and automation needed to manage complex AI/ML systems across diverse environments. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4otvqhb OCP Educational Webinar - A Chemical Perspective on Liquid Cooled Data Centers Date: November 13, 2025, 11am - 12pm ET The rapid shift in cooling requirements has led to a knowledge gap for those intimately involved with the implementation of performance fluids such as OAT PG-25 for data center thermal management. OCP is working to bridge this gap by publishing guidelines and specifications for liquid cooling best practices. In this webinar, a fluid expert from the PFX Group will breakdown the chemistry behind the liquid “life-blood” of the AI data center and explain the importance of establishing an analytical testing cadence with professional analysis to monitor the health of the cooling system and prolong uninterrupted up-time. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4r69R8m

The Open Compute Project Foundation has opened the process to submit your organization’s interest in joining the OCP Advisory Board! The OCP Advisory Board is appointed by the OCP Foundation Board of Directors and the Foundation CEO to provide specialist and strategic advice to help solve a range of business and growth challenges. The AB members, with OCP BoD, will be asked to provide advice on how to grow the Foundation, manage a significant business or technology transition, and expand into new innovative technologies, market segments and geographies. Prospective AB member companies will be evaluated on their contribution to the OCP Community using, but not limited to, the following criteria: 1.       Must be an OCP Member 2.       Demonstrates Technology Leadership in its Market Segment 3.       Potential Market Impact 4.       Cultural Alignment with Open Systems 5.       Represents new business segment, technology segment or business type, or geography for the OCP Community Only one submission for each organization, so please coordinate internally! Submissions are due December 5, 2025! No late applications will be accepted. Click here to learn more about the OCP Advisory Board https://bit.ly/4nFLSdg Click here to access the application form https://bit.ly/4hIWRkt

The OCP Summits are more than just an event—they are a hub for innovation, collaboration, and the collective advancement of open infrastructure. Submitting a breakout session proposal offers a unique opportunity to showcase your organization’s contributions, engage with the OCP Community, and help drive the industry forward. But what does it take to create a submission that not only stands out but also aligns with the values and goals of OCP? Check put this informative blog! https://bit.ly/4qzlN1Y