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Recorded at #OCPSummit25, Allyson Klein and Jeniece Wnorowski sit down with Giga Computing’s Chen Lee to unpack GIGAPOD and GPM, DLC/immersion cooling, regional assembly, and the pivot to inference.

At the OCP Global Summit, Avayla CEO Kelley Mullick reveals how rapid standardization and hybrid cooling strategies are reshaping infrastructure for the AI era.

Open models move fast—but production doesn’t forgive surprises. Lynn Comp maps how to pair open-source AI with a solid CPU foundation and orchestration to scale from pilot to platform.

What modern storage really means, how on-prem arrays compare to first-party cloud services, and a clear checklist to pick the right fit for cost, control, scalability, and resilience.

From #OCPSummit25, this Data Insights episode unpacks how RackRenew remanufactures OCP-compliant racks, servers, networking, power, and storage—turning hyperscaler discards into ready-to-deploy capacity.

As part of Flex, JetCool is scaling its microconvective cooling technology to help hyperscalers deploy next-gen systems faster, streamlining cooling deployments from server to rack in the AI era.

Ventiva discusses how hard-won laptop cooling know-how can unlock inside-the-box gains for AI servers and racks—stabilizing hotspots, preserving acoustics, and boosting performance.

At GTC DC, NVIDIA outlined DOE-scale AI systems, debuted NVQLink to couple GPUs and quantum, partnered with Nokia on AI-RAN to 6G, mapped Uber robotaxis for 2027, and highlighted Synopsys’ GPU gains.

Design shifted to rack-scale. Power and cooling span the full path. Liquid is table stakes. Three takeaways from OCP 2025—and why CelLink’s PowerPlane fits an AI-factory mindset.

Allyson Klein and co-host Jeniece Wnorowski sit down with Arm’s Eddie Ramirez to unpack Arm Total Design’s growth, the FCSA chiplet spec contribution to OCP, a new board seat, and how storage fits AI’s surge.

Traditional data protection becomes the bottleneck when GPU idle time costs millions. Joint testing with Solidigm shows how next-generation solutions maintain full speed during drive failures.

From provisioning to observability to protection, HPE’s expanding cloud software suite targets the repatriation wave.

Durgesh Srivastava unpacks a data-loop approach that powers reliable edge inference, captures anomalies, and encodes technician know-how so robots weld, inspect, and recover like seasoned operators.

Veteran technologist and TechArena Voice of Innovation Robert Bielby reflects on a career spanning hardware, product strategy, and marketing — and shares candid insights on innovation, AI, and the future of the automotive industry.

Bradbrook shares principles behind Antillion’s edge platforms—usability, fast iteration, real-world testing—and why the metric that matters most is durable value: tech that still works a decade later.

Dell and Solidigm explore how flash storage is transforming creative pipelines—from real-time rendering to AI-enhanced production—enabling faster workflows and better business outcomes.

OnLogic's Hunter Golden reveals how enterprises can deploy effective AI at the edge with right-sized hardware, lower costs, and even better performance than cloud alternatives.

Robert Bielby assesses his 2025 predictions for the automotive industry and examines Intel’s exit, China’s BYD beating Tesla, German market woes, and 8K display adoption.

By blending rugged design with Solidigm’s high-density SSDs, Antillion is redefining what’s possible in disconnected, real-time environments.

Multi-modal generative AI is transforming ADAS with compute-heavy LLMs, driving demand for HBM and memory safety to enable smarter, more human-like, and safer automotive navigation.

Part 1 of a series: Once tech followers, vehicles now lead the charge in advanced memory and storage, reshaping semiconductors with demands for speed, security, and software-defined performance.

Financial incentives and future legislation are pushing EV adoption, but advanced power electronics and battery technologies are crucial to addressing range anxiety and driving broader acceptance.

Dryad Networks pairs its IoT sensor mesh with autonomous Silvaguard drones to confirm wildfires faster and give responders real-time eyes on the ground — before the smoke even rises.

In this blog, Robert Bielby explains how engineers leverage redundancy, decomposition, and fault detection to certify standard components for advanced safety compliance at the system level.

TechArena’s host Allyson Klein reprises conversation at MWC24 with a talk with GlobalLogic’s SVP of Global Communication Services Business, Sameer Tikoo, about the future of AI in the network and how his firm is building solutions that meet swiftly evolving customer demands.

TechArena host Allyson Klein chats with Avidthink Principal Roy Chua about advancement of the network across 5G, edge, AI integration and more as the two share insights from MWC24.

TechArena host Allyson Klein chats with Hideyuki Tsugane, Vice President of Business Development at CTOne, about his organization’s vision of private wireless security and the staus of private 5G deployments as his company readies for a hockey stick of growth.

TechArena’s take on AMD’s progress in cementing a foundation for 5G, the intelligent edge, and AI.

TechArena host Allyson Klein chats with Ansys Chief Technologist Christophe Bianchi about his company’s mission to deliver design simulation across industries, how the communications arena represents an opportunity from silicon to systems of systems, and how AI is accelerating capabilities in Ansys solutions.

TechArena’s take on NVIDIA’s network aspirations, the progress of the Aerial platform, and more from #MWC24

TechArena host Allyson Klein chats with Ribbon Communications’ Jonathan Homa and David Stokes about the progress of 5G proliferation and the importance of the adoption of the intelligent middle mile in reaping full benefit from 5G services.

TechArena host Allyson Klein chats with Samsung’s Head of 6G Advanced Network Research and one of the industry’s top women in 6G, Yue Wang, about her vision for the next generation communications standard, what technical forces are shaping its progress, and how the industry stands to capitalize on its fruition.

TechArena host Allyson Klein delves deep into dynamic spectrum allocation and new government policy that opens up innovation in how spectrum is accessed for all with DGS CEO Fernando Murias.

TechArena host Allyson Klein chats with NVIDIA VP Rajesh Gadiyar about how his company is riding the AI wave into the heart of the network and edge with innovative platforms like the company’s powerful Ariel VRAN stack.

AMD Extends Network Performance and Efficiency Leadership at MWC24

The TechArena kicks off Mobile World Congress 2024 coverage with a perspective on 5G and its limited success thus far in the market.

As GPU racks hit 150kW, throughput per watt has become the efficiency metric that matters, and SSDs are proving their worth over legacy infrastructure with 77% power savings and 90% less rack space.

Equinix’s Glenn Dekhayser and Solidigm’s Scott Shadley discuss how power, cooling, and cost considerations are causing enterprises to embrace co-location among their AI infrastructure strategies.

Two decades of action and bold milestones show why Schneider Electric is recognized as the world’s most sustainable company, driving impact across climate, resources, and digital innovation.

Explore myths, metrics, and strategies shaping the future of energy-efficient data centers with Solidigm’s Scott Shadley, from smarter drives to sustainability-ready architectures.

New open-source key management system could revolutionize data center sustainability by enabling safe reuse of storage drives while also improving data security for cloud service providers.

Despite regulatory confusion slowing innovation, AI-driven ESG tools are gaining traction as corporations race to meet evolving compliance demands and data transparency expectations.

As AI transforms industries, its significant energy demands raise concerns about environmental sustainability, prompting a need for careful infrastructure planning and resource management.

As shifting regulations disrupt environmental, social and governance efforts, AI and advanced data analytics emerge as key drivers of progress, offering opportunities for scalable, impactful ESG strategies.

In this blog post, Cognizant's Vernon Turner explains Sustainable IT, stressing app efficiency to cut emissions. As AI expands, IT energy demands may double, making sustainable practices crucial.

Jonathan Koomey of Koomey Analytics shares insights on AI’s role in energy efficiency, sustainability, and the tech sector’s potential to address climate challenges in this must-listen episode.

Allyson Klein and Roy Chua, founder & principal of AvidThink, explore AI-driven networking, sustainability challenges, energy efficiency, and more in this insightful episode, recorded at OCP Summit 2024.

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