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NVIDIA Spectrum-X MRC: Open AI Networking at Gigascale

NVIDIA Spectrum-X MRC: Open AI Networking at Gigascale

AI, Application Development, Infrastructure, Networking /

NVIDIA has released the Multipath Reliable Connection protocol as an open specification through the Open Compute Project, following production validation on Spectrum-X Ethernet at OpenAI, Microsoft, and Oracle. The move signals a strategic shift toward open AI fabric standards while keeping the most mature implementation proprietary. ECI Research breaks down what this means for ITDMs and platform engineering teams navigating AI infrastructure decisions.

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Azure Integrated HSM: Open-Source Cloud Security at Silicon Level

Azure Integrated HSM: Open-Source Cloud Security at Silicon Level

Application Development, Cloud, Compliance, Enterprise IT Strategy, Security /

Microsoft has integrated a tamper-resistant hardware security module into every new Azure server and open-sourced the firmware through the Open Compute Project. The move redefines cryptographic trust as a default cloud infrastructure property rather than a premium service tier. ECI Research unpacks what this means for regulated industries, agentic AI deployments, and enterprise security architects.

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