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š„ Episode Summary
In this episode, Jason and AK sit down with Mahmoud Ibrahim, Senior Product Director at Panduit, to explore how Fault Managed Power (FMP) is transforming power delivery in smart buildings.
With a background in mechanical engineering and a passion for business, Mahmoud shares his journey from R&D to leading FMP at Panduitāmaking ādumb power smartā by enabling higher voltage delivery over thinner cables while continuously monitoring for faults like shock, arc, or fire risk.
The discussion covers how FMP works alongside PoE, real-world use cases, evolving standards, workforce implications, and why this technology is the next evolution in safe, efficient building electrification.
š ļø Topics Covered- Mahmoudās transition from engineering to product leadership
- What FMP is and how it enables long-distance, high-voltage power with built-in safety
- Comparison to GFCI: FMP detects multiple fault types, not just ground faults
- UL 1400 standards and cable requirements (450V-rated, multi-pair construction)
- How FMP complements PoEāāTrunk vs. Branchā analogy
- Real-world deployments in security, lighting, Wi-Fi, and DAS
- Education, healthcare, and campus retrofits as ideal FMP use cases
- 2026 NEC code updates introducing āLimited Energyā categories for PoE and FMP
- The FMP Allianceāuniting Cisco, Panduit, Belden, VoltServer, and others to drive adoption
- Vision for scaling FMP into EV charging, data centers, and industrial sectors
- ArcSafe benefits for mining, hazardous environments, and reducing fire risks
- FMP makes electricity safer by turning off circuits instantly when faults are detected
- Runs power and data over shared pathways without traditional conduit
- PoE remains critical for data and device power, FMP brings scalable building-wide electrification
- Class 4 circuits remove power limits, focusing on energy safety, not wattage caps
- Industry-wide collaboration (FMP Alliance) is key for interoperability and global adoption
- AK: Michterās Rye, on the rocks
- Jason: Fast Old Fashioned with Rabbit Hole Rye, cocoa bitters, dehydrated orange garnish
- Smart building technologists and consultants
- Contractors and low-voltage installers
- Real estate owners modernizing infrastructure
- Manufacturers exploring next-gen electrification
- Anyone interested in safer, scalable building power
- Learn more about FMP: fmpalliance.org
- Panduit solutions: panduit.com
- Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube
- Follow Jason, AK, and Mahmoud on LinkedIn
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In this episode, Jason and AK sit down with Mahmoud Ibrahim, Senior Product Director at Panduit, to explore how Fault Managed Power (FMP) is transforming power delivery in smart buildings.
With a background in mechanical engineering and a passion for business, Mahmoud shares his journey from R&D to leading FMP at Panduitāmaking ādumb power smartā by enabling higher voltage delivery over thinner cables while continuously monitoring for faults like shock, arc, or fire risk.
The discussion covers how FMP works alongside PoE, real-world use cases, evolving standards, workforce implications, and why this technology is the next evolution in safe, efficient building electrification.
š ļø Topics Covered- Mahmoudās transition from engineering to product leadership
- What FMP is and how it enables long-distance, high-voltage power with built-in safety
- Comparison to GFCI: FMP detects multiple fault types, not just ground faults
- UL 1400 standards and cable requirements (450V-rated, multi-pair construction)
- How FMP complements PoEāāTrunk vs. Branchā analogy
- Real-world deployments in security, lighting, Wi-Fi, and DAS
- Education, healthcare, and campus retrofits as ideal FMP use cases
- 2026 NEC code updates introducing āLimited Energyā categories for PoE and FMP
- The FMP Allianceāuniting Cisco, Panduit, Belden, VoltServer, and others to drive adoption
- Vision for scaling FMP into EV charging, data centers, and industrial sectors
- ArcSafe benefits for mining, hazardous environments, and reducing fire risks
- FMP makes electricity safer by turning off circuits instantly when faults are detected
- Runs power and data over shared pathways without traditional conduit
- PoE remains critical for data and device power, FMP brings scalable building-wide electrification
- Class 4 circuits remove power limits, focusing on energy safety, not wattage caps
- Industry-wide collaboration (FMP Alliance) is key for interoperability and global adoption
- AK: Michterās Rye, on the rocks
- Jason: Fast Old Fashioned with Rabbit Hole Rye, cocoa bitters, dehydrated orange garnish
- Smart building technologists and consultants
- Contractors and low-voltage installers
- Real estate owners modernizing infrastructure
- Manufacturers exploring next-gen electrification
- Anyone interested in safer, scalable building power
- Learn more about FMP: fmpalliance.org
- Panduit solutions: panduit.com
- Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube
- Follow Jason, AK, and Mahmoud on LinkedIn