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Forerunner: Powering the Edge

Forerunner: Powering the Edge

Written by: Forerunner Systems
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 Forerunner: Powering the Edge is a solo, insight-driven podcast focused on the real problems shaping energy infrastructure at the edge of compute and industry.
Each episode breaks down high-impact topics like data center power reliability, microgrids, hydrogen backup, peak demand management, AI-driven load balancing, and how operators are reducing energy costs while maintaining 24/7 uptime. The format is concise, technical, and practical—designed to answer the exact questions operators, engineers, and infrastructure leaders are already searching for.
Episodes are structured around the most-asked questions in modern energy and data center operations, making this a resource for anyone responsible for power, resilience, and scalability in edge and modular environments. No interviews. No marketing fluff. Just clear explanations, system-level thinking, and real-world guidance for building reliable, future-proof energy infrastructure.2026 Social Sciences
Episodes
  • How Edge Data Centers Manage Power Reliability and Uptime

    How Edge Data Centers Manage Power Reliability and Uptime
    Dec 25 2025
    The podcast episode of "Forerunner: Powering the Edge" delves into the crucial aspect of power reliability in edge data centers. It covers the concept of uptime, its importance, common power challenges these centers face, and the risks associated with traditional grid-first designs such as grid outages and voltage instability. The conversation moves onto analyzing various innovative operational strategies designed to enhance power reliability and sustain optimal performance. These strategies include shifting from traditional backup systems towards microgrids and hybrid power systems, managing load peaks through techniques like load smoothing, predictive management, and AI-driven load balancing. The episode also addresses common misconceptions that can negatively impact power reliability and concludes with a reminder about the significance of modern energy systems in the seamless operation of edge data centers.
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    15 mins
  • How to Reduce Data Center Power Costs Without Increasing Downtime Risk

    How to Reduce Data Center Power Costs Without Increasing Downtime Risk
    Dec 25 2025
    The podcast episode focuses on achieving a balance between reducing power costs and maintaining reliability in data centers. It highlights the challenges associated with minimizing energy costs, such as potential downtime and reliability compromises, especially in edge data centers with tighter budgets. The episode also discusses variables like peak demand charges and grid pricing volatility that can inflate power bills. The strategies for managing these concerns, like load smoothing and predictive load management, are considered, along with the nuances of different power sources. The benefits of microgrids are raised, offering stability and cost predictability. The episode concludes by addressing common cost-reduction mistakes in data centers and emphasizing the necessity of a balanced, holistic approach to energy management.
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    10 mins
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