Best Storage Unpacked Podcasts (2025)

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Ahead of RE-Source: SolarPower Europe’s Walburga Hemetsberger on Solar, Storage, and Europe’s Next Energy Chapter 38:08

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we cover big shifts in renewables: France unveiled a revamped capacity market (centralized RTE-run auctions from November 2026) and a new injection tariff guiding storage behavior to ease grid congestion. Italy’s FER-X solar and wind auctions landed right in line with Pexapark’…

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Unpacking DOE's proposal to transform data center interconnection 40:37

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Last Thursday, Energy Secretary Chris Wright directed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider rulemaking to fast-track interconnection for large loads — as long as they agree to be curtailable or colocate with dispatchable generation. So what does this proposal actually mean for interconnection? In this episode, Shayle talks with Allis…

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Pure Fusion: Unified and Automated Data Management enabling the Enterprise Data Cloud 1:02:08

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Join Pure Storage Technical Evangelists Don Poorman and Mike Nelson as we dive into Pure Fusion and how Pure Storage is enabling users to focus less on managing storage and more on managing their data. We start by examining the complexities of managing storage and application workloads in today's rapidly evolving IT landscape. We expose the challen…

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Ep 99: Deep Dive on Onsite Energy Project Procurement, Risks and Cost Drivers 1:01:18

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What if the biggest risks to your solar investment aren’t the ones you can see? In this episode, we sit down with Calvin Fine, Head of Market Operations and VECKTA Co-Founder, to unpack the hidden pitfalls and proven strategies behind commercial energy projects. From tax credit compliance and workmanship guarantees to maintenance planning and suppl…

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Five big questions about the future of energy 44:23

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We’ve covered AI’s massive power appetite in depth over the past year – with good reason. It’s the driving force behind much of the change and uncertainty in the energy world right now, from the error bars around our demand for electricity to the lineup of technologies vying to meet that demand. In this episode Shayle talks to his colleague Andy Lu…

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From File Frustration to Flash Freedom: How a Technologist Learned to Love File at Pure Storage 48:11

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In our latest episode, we sit down with Ken Hui, Field Solutions Architect, to discuss his journey at Pure Storage and the evolving landscape of data management. Ken shares his unique perspective on Pure Storage's culture, highlighting the emphasis on collaboration and innovation. The conversation delves into the critical role of unstructured data …

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Frontier Forum: The new power map for AI infrastructure 36:04

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As AI reshapes the industrial landscape, companies are questioning whether the grid can keep pace. Permitting delays, transmission constraints, and reliability risks are forcing developers to rethink where power comes from. In this episode, KR Sridhar, CEO of Bloom Energy, lays out a radically different vision. He believes that many data centers wi…

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#105 - How do I enable vSAN ESA Global Deduplication in 9.0? 16:05

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For this episode I invited our raging reporter on scene Pete Koehler! Pete is going over all the benefits, requirements, and limitations around vSAN ESA Global Deduplication. This feature was released with 9.0.1 and is available per request as discussed in this blog post. If you want to get access make sure to sign up using the form in the blog. Ju…

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The Platform Mindset: Driving Workflow Efficiency in the Data Center 53:44

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The Pure Report welcomes Shawn Rosemarin, VP R&D, Customer Engineering at Pure Storage, to explore the critical topic of workflow optimization in today's IT landscape. Shawn shares his unique perspective on how the industry is moving beyond a product-centric view to embrace a platform mindset, emphasizing the profound impact this shift has on peopl…

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Calibrating hype with Akshat Rathi 41:14

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In the climate space, every idea sits somewhere along the hype continuum. Some command outsize attention. Others fly under the radar despite big potential. And a rare few hit the sweet spot, earning exactly the buzz they deserve. But how do you tell which is which? In this episode, Shayle teams up with Akshat Rathi, senior reporter for climate at B…

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Watt’s Up: Engie’s Take on BESS and 24/7 CFE 38:58

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we cover big shifts in renewables: Europe’s day-ahead power market now trades in 15-minute intervals, boosting flexibility and volatility – a win for batteries and flexible demand. Switzerland’s new Acceleration Act aims to cut renewable permitting times dramatically, while Pol…

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How insurance can narrow the valley of death [partner content] 26:50

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Jamie Daggett started his career as a mechanical engineer working for cleantech startups in Silicon Valley. But after five startups and three buyouts, Daggett saw the same story repeat itself: good technologies that worked in the lab often died before reaching commercial scale. And often they didn’t fail because the science was wrong; they failed b…

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Ep 98: Navigating the New Solar and Storage ITC Requirements 36:25

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What’s really changed in the solar market since the “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed? In this episode, Dan Roberts and Marc Palmer, Founder and CEO of Conductor Solar, break down how the act’s tax credits, FIAC compliance, and construction timelines are reshaping the landscape for solar developers and investors. You’ll learn how to navigate new ITC …

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H2 Launch Series: Cyber Resilience Innovations 40:01

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Welcome to episode 3 of our special launch series of the Pure Report podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into the critical topic of cyber resilience with Scott Taylor, Director of the Cyber Resilience Field Solutions Architects Team at Pure Storage. We discuss why traditional, siloed security approaches are failing in the face of escalating cybe…

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How Base Power plans to use its fresh $1B 39:51

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Yesterday, Base Power announced a $1 billion series C, giving the residential battery company an eye-popping $4 billion post-money valuation. Base manufactures, installs, owns, and operates residential batteries — a vertical integration strategy that CEO Zach Dell says is the “magic” to beating utility-scale batteries on CapEx. The company also act…

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Databases!!! - Redefining Data Management for Infra & DBA Teams 42:05

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The Pure Report welcomes Anthony Nocentino, Sr. Principal Field Solution Architect, to delve into the future of databases and data management. This episode looks at the explosive growth of relational databases and the impact of SQL Server 2025, Oracle 23ai, and AI-driven demands. We explore how Pure Storage is not just keeping pace with database gr…

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Frontier Forum: A new playbook for clean energy growth 31:57

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After the failure of federal climate legislation in 2010, clean energy advocates realized they had to look elsewhere for momentum. The result was a shift toward states and regional markets — and the creation of Advanced Energy United, a trade group built to make policy progress outside of Washington. Today, that strategy is more important than ever…

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#104 - Exploring recent Ransomware Recovery and Data Recovery announcements with Jatin Jindal 32:36

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For episode #104 I invited Jatin Jindal to talk us through the recent Ransomware Recovery and Data Recovery announcements. Jatin discusses what the VMware Ransomware Recovery entails, what the differences are between a ransomware recovery process and a disaster recovery scenario, and he talks about various roadmap items like tag-based selection, se…

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H2 Launch Series: One Platform, All Workloads - The Power of Pure's Unified Data Plane 23:40

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Welcome to episode 2 of our special launch series of the Pure Report podcast! In this episode, Chadd Kenney joins again to help us dive into the critical foundation of the Enterprise Data Cloud: the Unified Data Plane. We start with a discussion on why a truly unified data plane is essential for organizations today, managing everything from archive…

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EP 10: The Art of Saying Yes 13:53

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In this episode of On the Move: The Art of Installation, Kelly and Caralee explore the deceptively simple phrase every designer, project manager, and installer knows too well: “Yes.” From the little asks (“Can you move that just a bit higher?”) to the big requests that push schedules and stretch resources, the art of saying yes can make or break a …

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EP 9: "Full Truck" with guest, Anthony (Caudelle's Supreme Operations Savant) 15:56

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Ever wonder what it really takes to load a truck for a full-scale interior installation? In this episode of On the Move: The Art of Interior Installations, Kelly sits down with Anthony, Caudelle’s unflappable Operations Manager and lead art installer, to unpack the strategy, precision, and problem solving that goes into every delivery. From climbin…

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The State of Co-Location. The Way forward for Hybrid PPA 34:52

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we look at key market shifts: Germany launches a €500m guarantee scheme to revive its stalled PPA market, Italy’s FER-X auction confirms solar’s dominance with many projects now turning to PPAs at €54–60/MWh, and the Netherlands injects €1.2bn to rescue offshore wind. Battery r…

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The new wave of DERs 39:03

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Demand response was the original distributed energy resource. In its early days, it was surprisingly manual: a grid operator would call up a large load, like a factory, and request a few hours of reduced demand during peak times. Fast forward to today and DERs look dramatically different. They’re automated, deployed frequently across the country, a…

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EP 7: "The Art of Installation Meets The Art of Creation", with Kevin Chambers 20:18

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This week Kelly and Caralee welcome a guest whose work truly embodies the phrase "art in motion", Mr. Kevin Chambers, the creative force behind kevinchambersart.com . Known for his evocative sculptures and ability to bring raw materials to life, Kevin shares his process of turning vision into tangible form. In this episode, Kevin opens up about: Th…

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EP 8: "Hang it Straight" 20:28

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Hanging art isn’t as simple as hammer, nail, done. In this episode of On the Move: The Art of Interior Installations, Kelly and Caralee explore the hidden complexities behind professional art installation—where precision meets creativity, and every inch matters. From aligning priceless paintings to engineering support for oversized sculptures, this…

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The Cyber Guys: How to Prepare, Respond, and Recover to Keep Your Business Running 48:51

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October is Cybersecurity awareness month. Get ready to explore the imperative of cyber resiliency in today's digital landscape, focusing on strategies for robust data infrastructures and shared responsibility to plan and recover from cyber attacks. Join Pure Storage cyber experts Scott Taylor and Jason Walker as they delve into the critical aspects…

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Ep 97: How Utilities are Dealing with the Storm of Surging Demand, an Aging Grid and Climate Risk 33:13

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What happens when rising demand, an aging grid, extreme weather, and the AI boom all collide? U.S. utilities are facing what some are calling the “perfect storm,” and the ripple effects are set to reshape electricity rates, reliability, and long-term energy strategies. In this episode, we break down why demand is skyrocketing after two decades of f…

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EP 5: "Behind the Warehouse Doors", a Conversation with Alivia (Caudelle's White Glove Gatekeeper) 5:01

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In this special episode of "On the Move: The Art of Interior Installations", we hand the mic to our very own Alivia, receiving manager at Caudelle Interior Installations. Known for her sharp eye, unshakable organization, and ability to wrangle even the trickiest deliveries, Alivia brings a fresh perspective to the podcast. She and Kelly share stori…

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EP 6 "Designing with Heart", A conversation with Dorothy McGhee of McGhee Studios 19:27

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In this episode of On the Move: The Art of Interior Installations, hosts Kelly and Caralee Caudelle sit down with rising design star Dorothy McGhee, founder of McGhee Studios. Known for her warm collected aesthetic and fearless use of materiality, Dorothy shares her unique journey from the vendor side of the industry to becoming one of Atlanta's mo…

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H2 Launch Series: Unpacking the Intelligent Control Plane 27:04

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Welcome to a special launch series of the Pure Report podcast! Join us as we take a deep dive into Pure Storage's Intelligent Control Plane (ICP), a set of groundbreaking innovations redefining IT operations and enabling users to realize the Enterprise Data Cloud. We're thrilled to host Chadd Kenney, VP of Product Management, who helps us unpack ho…

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EP 4: Placing the Priceless, The Art Consultant's Role in Seamless Installation with special Guest 9:51

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When the stakes are high and the artwork is irreplaceable, installation becomes an art in itself. In this episode of On the Move, Kelly and Caralee sit down with luxury art consultant Brytton Smith to explore how thoughtful collaboration between consultants and installation teams ensures every piece is placed with precision. From climate-controlled…

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Episode 3: What's in the Box: Receiving 101 6:14

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In this episode of On the Move, Kelly and Caralee sit down with Alivia, Caudelle’s Commander of Receiving, to unveil the unsung hero of the interior design world: white glove receiving and storage. Alivia spills the (well-packed, barcode-labeled) tea about the systems and strategies that protect design visions before install day arrives. "What’s in…

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Ag residue and carbon removal 35:16

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Agricultural byproducts like corn stover, wood chips, and soybean husks typically get left to decompose and release carbon dioxide. Don’t call them “waste” though; some farmers use these byproducts as field cover to improve soil health. And industry uses a fraction of this biomass as feedstock for valuable products like ethanol, electricity, and he…

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Changing Lanes - What's Driving Virtualization Today? 40:48

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Looking for help navigating the changing environment around your VMware investment? What considerations do you need to make relative to staying on VMware versus moving to another solution? We have answers and guidance - check out this episode for an insightful discussion with David Stevens, Field Solution Architect, as we delve into the evolving la…

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Episode 2 "This Ain't No Moving Company: The Difference Between Movers and Installers" 12:44

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Ever heard a client say, “Can’t the movers do it?” In Episode 2 of On the Move: The Art of Installation, hosts Kelly and Caralee Caudelle dig into one of the most common misconceptions in the design industry, the idea that installation is just a fancy word for moving. In this episode, we unpack: The key differences between movers and trained instal…

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EPISODE 1: Welcome to On the Move: The Art of Installation 15:21

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In our first episode; step behind the scenes with Kelly and Caralee Caudelle as they pull back the velvet rope on what really goes into luxury interior installations. From straightening art in a doctor’s office to rescuing a broken antique mirror during a high-stakes reveal, this episode dives into the funny, stressful, and surprisingly artistic si…

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#103 - The performance impact of Memory Tiering featuring Qasim Ali and Todd Muirhead 30:55

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The last few months, I've had many discussions about Memory Tiering. When I saw a brand new performance white paper being released, I knew it was time to invite two of the authors. Qasim Ali and Todd Muirhead go over the ins and outs of Memory Tiering, they discuss the basics, but also explain in-depth what the potential performance impact is when …

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State of the Spanish Offtake Market Post-Blackout 36:43

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we dive into a fast-moving month for policy and pricing: the EU’s ETS review and fresh UK CfD momentum, a surprise SDE++ underspend in the Netherlands, and Spain’s storage-first push with generous capex support. We zoom in on market signals: Poland’s PPA landscape with easing r…

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Is now the time for DERs to scale? 41:01

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A decade ago, DERs were hot. The hype was that things like batteries, smart devices, and other distributed energy technologies would offset the need for expanding traditional grid infrastructure. But DERs never took off, at least not at the scale that many hoped for. They had high price tags and short track records compared to the existing substati…

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Portworx Revealed: Container Storage Solutions for Kubernetes and AI 34:24

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This episode of the Pure Report podcast welcomes back Jon Owings, a long-time Puritan and expert in Kubernetes and data management, to demystify the rapidly evolving world of containerization and AI. We dive deep into why over 96% of enterprises are adopting Kubernetes, exploring the latest trends like containers as VM alternatives and the advantag…

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Ep 96: The Price of Power: Examining the Costs Behind Keeping the Lights On and What's Next with Mark Ellis 1:07:03

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Why do your energy bills keep rising? And where is all that money really going? In this episode, economic and financial consultant Mark Ellis breaks down the inner workings of utility economics and regulation, sharing a unique insider’s view of how utilities make money, what drives their profits, and why regulatory models often leave consumers payi…

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When to colocate data centers with generation 36:32

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The idea of colocating data centers with behind-the-meter generation is picking up steam, including large projects in Memphis, Texas, and Utah developing significant on-site capacity, mostly from combined-cycle gas plants. The main argument is speed to power. Building your own generation allows data centers to sidestep the challenges involved in gr…

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15 Architectural Decisions Series: The Origin Story with Chadd Kenney 19:37

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We finish off our 15 Architectural Decisions series with a special guest - VP of Product Management and early Pure employee Chadd Kenney joins to discuss the origin story of Pure Storage's 15 Architectural Decisions. Chadd will take us back to the early Pure startup days, revealing the drivers behind documenting these crucial decisions. We'll explo…

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#102 - Explore on Tour featuring Joe Baguley and friends! 23:14

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We just finished Explore in Las Vegas, and the various local Explore On Tour events are literally around the corner. I will most likely be in London, Frankfurt, and potentially Paris myself. It looks like Joe Baguley will also be at all of those events delivering the keynote! Why should you go? Well, listen to the episode to find out. We start out …

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Taming the Beast: Managing HPC & AI Data at Scale with Zero Move Tiering on FlashBlade 47:51

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Data management in high-performance computing (HPC) and AI environments presents unique challenges, especially with heavy file usage and evolving data lifecycles. This edition of the Pure Report podcast delves into these complexities, exploring how data transitions through development, simulation/training, inference/optimization, and long-term rete…

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AMA: Geoengineering, nuclear, power prices, and more 42:06

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You sent in great questions, and today we’re answering them. In this episode, Shayle hands it over to Lara Pierpoint, the managing director of Trellis Climate at the Prime Coalition and host of The Green Blueprint. Together they cover topics like: Whether solar radiation management will remain the “black sheep” of climate technologies What technolo…

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Unpacking the 5 Key Trends That Paint the Full Picture of Europe’s PPA & BESS Offtake Markets 37:46

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In this episode, we look at what shaped offtake in H1 2025. Wind remains under pressure – Europe is busy renegotiating old projects rather than launching new ones. Romania’s CfD round saw solar overshoot targets at ~€41.7/MWh, while wind missed volumes and pushed prices higher. In northern Sweden, oversupply ha…

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15 Architectural Decisions Series: Proactive and Predictive Support (Pure1) and Non-Disruptive Everything (Evergreen) 47:43

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We made it to Episode 6 - the final in our 15 Architectural Decisions series and saved some of the best for last - Predictive and Proactive support (Pure1) combined with our Evergreen architecture and non-disruptive everything. In this episode, JD, Andrew and I dive into Pure Storage's foundational principles that ensure continuous operation and fu…

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Ep 95: The Utility of the Future and the Community Power Model with San Diego Community Power CEO, Karin Burns 48:48

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What if the biggest roadblocks to clean energy weren’t the technology itself, but the time it takes to connect that power to the grid? In this episode, San Diego Community Power CEO, Karin Burns, dives deep into the future of renewable energy, community choice aggregation (CCAs), and how innovative solutions like virtual power plants are transformi…

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The mechanics of data center flexibility 36:07

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Adding flexibility to data center loads could ease strain on the grid and reduce the need for costly new generation. And, according to one study, shaving off just a few megawatts during peak hours could also unlock unused capacity —as many as 98 gigawatts in the U.S — if those facilities reduced load by just 0.5% each year. The problem: data center…