SSI Alliance

🍁 As we celebrate 𝒯𝒽𝒶𝓃𝓀𝓈𝓰𝒾𝓋𝒾𝓃𝓰, all of us at the SSI Alliance want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our members and the broader tech community, especially our new partners at Green Software Foundation. Your innovative spirit, dedication, and collaboration have been the driving force behind our achievements. This holiday, we reflect on the countless ways you've contributed to our industry's growth and success. Your relentless pursuit of excellence inspires us daily. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey. Here's to a season of gratitude, growth, and continued partnership. 🍂𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒔𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈!🍂 #Thanksgiving2024 #Gratitude #TechCommunity #SSIAlliance

🚨 Big News from the Sustainable and Scalable Infrastructure Alliance! 🚨 We are thrilled to share that the SSI Alliance has joined forces with the Green Software Foundation (GSF)! This partnership is a significant step in addressing the climate challenges of an AI-driven future by bridging sustainable software and data center hardware ecosystems. 🤝 What does this mean? The collaboration aims to drive impactful solutions for a more sustainable ICT sector, blending expertise to innovate at the intersection of software and hardware sustainability. 💬 A special shoutout to our leaders: Christopher Liljenstolpe, My Truong, and Zachary Smith—your dedication made this groundbreaking collaboration a reality. 🎉 Welcoming Cisco: We’re excited to have our long-time collaborator Cisco join the GSF as part of this partnership, further expanding our collective vision for a greener future. 🌐 About the GSF: Led by organizations like Accenture, Avanade, BCG X, GitHub, Intel Corporation, Microsoft, NTT DATA, Inc., Siemens, and UBS, the GSF is driving global innovation for a sustainable ICT sector. 🔗 Read about the details and join us on this journey ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eK8e9psx Together, let’s create scalable and sustainable solutions for generations to come! 🌏 #SustainableTech #ClimateAction #GreenSoftware #Collaboration #AI #TechInnovation

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 SSI Alliance 𝐌𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐂𝐏 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 2024! 📅 Date: Wednesday, October 16 ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PDT 📍 Location: Mezcal Restaurant, San Jose, CA RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ef65XPRM Engage in exciting discussions on the future of AI factories, liquid cooling, and open hardware with industry experts and SSI Alliance, formerly Open19. It’s the perfect opportunity to network, enjoy great food, and unwind after a day of innovation. Don’t miss out – we hope to see you there! 🌐 #OCP2024 #AI #LiquidCooling #OpenHardware #Networking

🎙️ 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 the Current Challenges of Data Centers and AI with Zachary Smith🎙️ Check out this episode of the InformationWeek #podcast where industry experts tackle the evolving landscape of digital infrastructure! In this insightful discussion, Zachary Smith (Board Member at SSI Alliance), Aidan Madigan-Curtis (Partner at Eclipse), and Ur Tigley (CTO at MinIO) join host Jaia Pier Ruth to explore the impact of AI and quantum computing on data centers and energy consumption. https://lnkd.in/eaYj9jVi 📝 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬: ▶How AI and hardware advancements are pushing the limits of current infrastructure. ▶The role of sustainability and energy efficiency in supporting AI-driven innovations. ▶The challenges of power consumption and grid limitations as data center demand triples. ▶Zachary’s perspective on navigating the balance between rapid innovation and resource constraints. 🔉 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧? As AI continues to grow, so do the demands on our data centers and power grids. If you’re a tech enthusiast or professional curious about how to keep pace with innovation while managing resources, this episode is a must-listen. Learn about the strategies to balance innovation, sustainability, and energy needs as we push into the future of computing. 🎧 Tune in Now to hear from the industry's top voices as they discuss how we're addressing the critical friction between innovation, hardware, and energy demands. 🔗 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭: https://lnkd.in/eaYj9jVi #SSIA #AIRevolution #DataCenters #Sustainability #TechInnovation #EnergyEfficiency #Podcast

🌡️ Too Darn Hot: Data Centers Need to Cool Off! 🌡️ The SSI Alliance's Zachary Smith is featured in a recent article by Venture Capital Journal! He highlights the fragmented structure of the ecosystem and the difficulty for multi-client co-location data centers to know which cooling systems OEMs like Dell and HP are using for their equipment. https://lnkd.in/eaChAj45 As AI and machine learning models proliferate, data centers are facing unprecedented heat challenges. David Bogoslaw delves into the innovative technologies that venture firms are backing to tackle this issue. 𝐋𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠: From immersion cooling to direct-to-chip solutions, liquid cooling is becoming mainstream, with companies like Submer and Jetcool leading the charge. 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: Start-ups like Mojave Energy Systems and Source are developing technologies to reduce energy consumption and water usage in data centers. 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: The push for greener data centers is driving the adoption of advanced cooling systems, with hyperscalers like Meta taking the lead. Read and discover how these cutting-edge solutions are shaping the future of data centers! #DataCenters #CoolingTechnology #Sustainability #Innovation #AI

🔓 Unlocking Interoperability in Data Centers with the SSI Alliance! 🔃 Just for data center professionals and tech enthusiasts! Tune into this episode of the Light Reading podcast featuring a fascinating discussion with Zachary Smith, SSIA board member and industry visionary. https://lnkd.in/evnbV6BN • Listen to the Full Podcast: Join editors Kelsey Ziser and Phil Harvey as they chat with Zach Smith about: • The essential role of data center standards in achieving seamless interoperability. • The drive towards sustainability and energy efficiency in the data center landscape. • Cutting-edge innovations in liquid cooling and the journey towards standardized solutions. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧: With the exponential growth of data centers, the need for scalable and sustainable infrastructure is more pressing than ever. Discover how SSIA, under The Linux Foundation, is pioneering initiatives to build a more efficient, eco-friendly future for data centers. This episode is a treasure trove of insights and expert perspectives, ideal for anyone passionate about the future of digital infrastructure. 👂𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝: Visit www.ssia.org for more info. You can also leave a comment 💬 on this post; We’d love to hear your thoughts and insights! 🔗 Listen to the Podcast: https://lnkd.in/evnbV6BN #SSIA #DataCenters #Sustainability #TechInnovation #LiquidCooling #LinuxFoundation #LightReading #Podcast #TechTalks

Happy Independence Day from the SSI Alliance!

It's been fantastic hearing your thoughts on the work SSIA is doing to tackle the industry's biggest challenges. Sometimes, it’s tough to decide where to focus first, so we’d love your input through a few polls (thanks for the feature, LinkedIn! 🫂). The topics are based on our growing Landscape https://lnkd.in/eEfqfxwD. Feel free to drop a comment if there's something you think we should add.

🌐 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 🌐 Join Kelsey Ziser & Phil Harvey of Light Reading for an insightful discussion with Zachary Smith, SSI Alliance Board Member, where they discuss the development and importance of liquid cooling standards. https://lnkd.in/evnbV6BN 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: • Understanding the critical need for liquid cooling in the face of rising data center demands. • How SSI Alliance is pioneering standardized solutions to enhance interoperability and efficiency from #Open19 and beyond. • The impact of advanced cooling techniques on sustainability and energy efficiency in data centers. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡? As data centers continue to evolve, the integration of liquid cooling technologies is becoming essential for managing increased heat densities and achieving sustainable operations. Learn how standardized liquid cooling solutions can drive the industry towards a more eco-friendly future, supported by insights from industry leaders like Zac Smith, and a partnership with The Linux Foundation 🔗 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭: https://lnkd.in/evnbV6BN Join the conversation and be part of the movement towards innovative and sustainable data center solutions! #SSIA #DataCenters #Sustainability #LiquidCooling #TechInnovation #LinuxFoundation #LightReading #Podcast #TechTalks

🌟 𝑼𝒏𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 the Future of Data Centers with Zachary Smith 🌟 Dive into the latest episode of the Light Reading #podcast where industry insights meet innovation! Join editors Kelsey Ziser and Phil Harvey as they sit down with Zac Smith, SSI Alliance Board Member and visionary leader, for an enlightening discussion on the evolution of data centers. https://lnkd.in/evnbV6BN 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧: • The critical role of data center standards and the urgency of industry-wide adoption. • Insights on hardware #interoperability, #sustainability, and #energy efficiency. • The revolutionary impact of liquid cooling and the push towards standardized solutions. • Zac Smith’s unique journey from classical musician to data center pioneer. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧? As demand for data centers grows exponentially, so does the need for sustainable and scalable infrastructure. Discover how the SSI Alliance, under the Linux Foundation umbrella, is leading the charge to create a more efficient, eco-friendly future for data centers. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, industry professional, or just curious about the future of digital infrastructure, this episode is packed with valuable knowledge and expert perspectives. 🎧 Tune In Now! Don't miss out on this insightful conversation that addresses both current challenges and future innovations in the data center industry. Click the link to listen and join the movement towards a more sustainable future. 🔗 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭: https://lnkd.in/evnbV6BN #SSIA #DataCenters #Sustainability #TechInnovation #LiquidCooling #LinuxFoundation #LightReading #Podcast #TechTalks