EP 406: Boosting Performance - Azure's Proprietary Data Center Chips Unveiled

Microsoft unveiled two new custom processors, Azure Integrated HSM for security and Azure Boost DPU for data processing, at their Ignite conference to enhance security and efficiency in Azure data centers, positioning themselves against competitors like Nvidia and AMD. We sit down with Alistair Speirs, Senior Director, Azure Infrastructure at Microsoft to discuss. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Page Join the discussion: Ask Jordan and Alistair questions on Microsoft AI Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineup Website: YourEverydayAI.com Email The Show: info@youreverydayai.com Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn Topics Covered in This Episode: 1. New AI Tech by Microsoft at Ignite 2. Detailed explanation about DPU 3. Chip specialization in the tech industry 4. Role of the HSM in encryption 5. Future developments and challenges Timestamps: 00:00 AI era's optimization progress for infrastructure delivery. 03:45 AI infrastructure is becoming more specialized efficiently. 08:08 Sustainable construction: Cross-laminated timber for data centers. 10:29 Optimizing infrastructure for faster, efficient, sustainable services. 15:21 Security and sustainability are our primary focuses. 17:23 Embedded encryption enhances security and performance. 20:12 Azure improves rapidly; visit youreverydayai.com. Keywords: Microsoft Ignite, Chicago, DPUs, GPUs, NPUs, Microsoft, Azure Infrastructure, data centers, Intel, AMD, NVIDIA, server architectures, silicon development, AI announcements, Azure Boost DPU, ASIC, storage operations, power usage, CPU, network card, infrastructure optimization, AI acceleration, cloud workloads, Azure services, energy consumption, renewable energy, power sources, recycling rates, server materials, data center construction. Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info)