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That’s a wrap on DISTRIBUTECH 2025! The growing demand for GPUs at the grid edge is real — and it’s clear that AI will be key to smarter, faster decision-making. Here’s what we heard from the floor: 🔌 Utilities are looking for AI solutions that solve real-time challenges like DER management — without relying solely on the cloud, which drives up data transmission costs. ⚙️ There’s growing excitement around software-defined platforms at the edge that future-proof investments and prevent stranded hardware. 🤝 Tech providers want a platform to deploy their solutions with speed and flexibility. Big thanks to everyone who stopped by to learn more about Karman, our AI platform for the edge, powered by our custom NVIDIA module.

Kicking off DISTRIBUTECH with a lot of momentum! Come by the booth to see our Karman platform in action and chat with the team about what’s possible at the grid edge with AI.

We'll be at DISTRIBUTECH next week showcasing the power of Karman, our distributed AI platform built on a custom NVIDIA module. The future of grid edge hardware is AI-embedded—and it's here. Stop by our booth to see the industry’s first AI meter, developed in collaboration with Hubbell Incorporated. #DISTRIBUTECH2025 #AI

We’re at NVIDIA GTC this week showcasing our collaboration with Advantech, a global leader in embedded and IoT solutions, to bring our AI platform, Karman, to edge devices. Learn more about our custom NVIDIA module at Advantech’s booth #236 or reach out to Bryan Magnus, our director of partnerships, to set up a meeting. #GTC2025

Whether it's managing the unpredictable impacts of EVs on the grid or rising power demand, utilities need to invest in technology that will enable them to meet the complexities of today and tomorrow. Hear more from our president & COO Jess Melanson on Bloomberg Businessweek where he discusses solutions for managing EV demand and our ongoing collaboration with NVIDIA to bring the power of AI to the grid. Watch the full interview with Carol Massar & Tim Stenovec: https://lnkd.in/eJprHd9R

Maria Pope's recent op-ed underscores a critical truth: modernizing our grid isn’t just about keeping pace with rising demand—it’s about embracing innovation to create a resilient, affordable energy future. Our collaboration with Portland General Electric and NVIDIA to scale AI on the grid is set to fundamentally transform utility operations, powering a smarter, more dynamic grid ready for new challenges. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dWGgK_ib

We've had an incredible year building new partnerships and collaborating with our customers to bring AI to the grid edge for the first time. We're turning bold and ambitious ideas into reality, which wouldn't be possible without our talented team who navigate challenges with ingenuity and bring so much passion to their work. Happy holidays from all of us at Utilidata!

At Latitude Media’s Transition AI event this week, our Director of Policy and Market Development, Angela Kassahun, emphasized the need for increased collaboration among stakeholders and regulators to scale AI at the grid edge. Efforts like Consumers Energy’s DOE-funded project to deploy our distributed AI platform demonstrates the power of partnerships between research organizations, utilities, and the EV industry to break down barriers and accelerate the adoption of new technologies.

What's the biggest opportunity for AI and energy? Helena Fu of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) says it's GPUs and distributed AI models at the grid edge. DOE is funding several projects to scale our distributed AI platform, Karman, powered by our custom NVIDIA GPU to make the grid more reliable and efficient. Listen to the full conversation on the NVIDIA AI podcast: https://lnkd.in/eWwDhBEY

ICYMI: Michigan’s Consumers Energy became the fourth utility to receive U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding to deploy our distributed AI platform, Karman. Ryan Jackson, who leads corporate strategy and strategic projects at Consumers Energy, explained that deploying Karman is "really about the timeliness of the data, the accuracy of the data and the location of the data, so that we can match local interventions with local grid needs.” Consumers will use Karman to get its first managed EV charging program off the ground. Read more from Latitude Media: https://lnkd.in/eK3tpGWA