Distilled Buildings Tech Podcast

Ronna Davis on the Future of Digital Electricity and Fault Managed Power


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🔥 Episode Summary

In this episode, hosts Jason Shearer and Akram “AK” Khalis sit down with Ronna Davis, Chief Revenue Officer at VoltServer, to explore how Fault Managed Power (FMP) is revolutionizing the way we design, build, and power modern spaces.

Ronna shares her career journey from voice systems and network infrastructure to becoming a leader in digital electricity, and explains why she believes FMP is a once-in-a-century shift — bigger even than the move from TDM to VoIP.

From smarter, safer energy delivery to transforming how we build data centers, warehouses, and even homes, this episode dives deep into why safe power changes everything.

🛠️ Topics Covered
  • Ronna’s journey from PBX systems to leading at VoltServer
  • What Fault Managed Power (FMP) is and why it matters
  • Why the shift to FMP feels bigger than previous tech transitions
  • The impact of FMP on real estate, data centers, manufacturing, and education
  • How FMP enables faster deployment, modularity, and safer spaces
  • The role of AI, VR/AR, and compute at the edge in driving power needs
  • How FMP complements (not replaces) PoE networks
  • The future of FMP in residential homes and building codes
  • Training initiatives with NECA, BICSI, and the FMP Alliance
  • Ronna’s “North Star” vision: Kilowatts over a small, RJ45-like connector!
🥃 This Episode’s Cocktail
  • Ronna: Vodka Soda (with fresh lemons from her own tree!)
  • Jason and AK: Cheers with a refreshing summer drink in spirit 🍋
📅 Release Schedule

New episodes drop every other Monday, bringing together cocktails, technology, and smart building innovation.

🎧 Who Should Listen?
  • Building owners and real estate developers
  • Data center architects and MEP engineers
  • Electrical and low-voltage contractors
  • Smart building technologists and consultants
  • Manufacturers of network and power solutions
  • Anyone interested in the future of safe, scalable electricity
📣 How to Support the Show
  • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or YouTube
  • Leave a review and share your favorite insight
  • Connect with Jason, AK, and Ronna on LinkedIn
  • Join the conversation with the Fault Managed Power Alliance (FMPAlliance.org)
  • Check out Voltserver at https://voltserver.com/
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