# Innovations in Data Center and Electrical Systems Management with Phanney Kim Brevard Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/not-your-father-s-data-center-6239620/innovations-in-data-center-and-electrical-systems-management-with-phanney-kim-brevard Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/not-your-father-s-data-center-6239620/innovations-in-data-center-and-electrical-systems-management-with-phanney-kim-brevard.md Podcast: [Not Your Father’s Data Center](https://stenobird.com/podcast/not-your-father-s-data-center-6239620) Published: 2024-01-23T11:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ae026c1 Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/1ae026c1/3af7d89b.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/not-your-father-s-data-center-6239620/episodes/innovations-in-data-center-and-electrical-systems-management-with-phanney-kim-brevard Duration seconds: 1961 ## Resource In this discussion, Raymond Hawkins, Chief Revenue Officer at Compass Datacenters engages with Phanney Kim Brevard, Chief Strategy Officer and newly appointed Chief Information Officer, of ETAP-Operation Technology at Schneider Electric. The conversation delves into the complex world of data center management and electrical systems. ETAP, a hardware-agnostic software company acquired by Schneider, specializes in designing and simulating electrical systems for various industries, with a focus on energy optimization, compliance, and safety. The dialogue touches upon the significance of digital twins in modeling and simulating electrical systems, providing real-time insights and ensuring operational efficiency. The hardware-agnostic nature of Etap's solutions is emphasized, allowing connectivity with diverse power systems. The conversation also highlights the importance of a centralized platform for stakeholders in the data center value chain, ensuring a shared and accurate version of the truth. The episode concludes with a reflection on the evolving landscape of technology and the transformative impact of digital twins on electrical system management. Overall, the discussion offers valuable insights into the critical role of innovative software solutions in enhancing the safety, sustainability, and efficiency of data center operations. Phanney’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanneykimbrevard/ ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/not-your-father-s-data-center-6239620/episodes/innovations-in-data-center-and-electrical-systems-management-with-phanney-kim-brevard/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/not-your-father-s-data-center-6239620/innovations-in-data-center-and-electrical-systems-management-with-phanney-kim-brevard.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.