Explore the latest insights from Andrew Foster, Chief Product Officer at IOTech. Covering edge computing, industrial AI, distributed energy systems, and AI safety, these articles explore the technologies, challenges, and best practices shaping the future of industrial operations.
Featured Interviews
Podcast: Why industrial AI is moving closer to the edge
May 21, 2026 | By Thomas Wilk | Plant Services
In this podcast interview, Andy Foster explores why industrial AI is moving closer to the edge, enabling real-time decision-making, scalable AI deployment, and efficient industrial operations.
Contributed Articles
Real-Time Isn’t a Feature. It’s a Requirement in Modern Energy Systems
June 22, 2026 | By Andrew Foster | IIoT World
Drawing on insights from industry experts, this article explains the key foundations for AI-ready distributed energy fleets, enabling scalable edge AI deployment and efficient fleet management.
Scaling AI at the Energy Edge: Why Pilots Succeed and Deployments Stall
May 27, 2026 | By Andrew Foster | IIoT World
Examining the transition from pilot to production, this article highlights the technologies and processes required to scale Edge AI across distributed energy fleets.
Deploying AI at the Energy Edge Is the Easy Part. Governing It Is the Hard Part.
April 28, 2026 | By Andrew Foster | IIoT World
Addressing the growing importance of AI governance, this article explains how validation, monitoring, and lifecycle management support the safe deployment of Edge AI across distributed energy operations.
The Uncomfortable Question Facing Utility Operators Deploying AI at the Edge
April 28, 2026 | By Andrew Foster | www.enlit.world
Focusing on AI governance, this article explores how utility operators can safely manage, monitor, and validate Edge AI throughout its operational lifecycle.
What “AI-Ready” Actually Means for Distributed Energy Systems
April 8, 2026 | By Andrew Foster | IIoT World
This article explains what it means for distributed energy systems to be “AI-ready”, highlighting the data, edge computing, and orchestration capabilities required to support AI deployment.
Building Safety Guardrails for Supply Chain Operations
April 3, 2026 | By Andrew Foster | Supply and Demand Chain Executive
Drawing on real-world deployments, this article explains why AI safety can’t be an afterthought in supply chain operations and how standards like OPC UA support safer, well governed edge AI.
Media & Analyst Coverage
Addressing the demands of modern power generation, this article explains why edge computing supports low-latency processing, operational resilience, and scalable energy systems.
This article explains the key foundations required to build AI-ready distributed energy fleets, highlighting the role of data quality, edge computing, and fleet-scale orchestration.
Controlling the AI Race in Manufacturing: Why Guardrails Matter
April 15, 2026 | By Roshini Bains | Manufacturing Management
Addressing the challenges of Edge AI governance, this feature explains how validation, monitoring, and lifecycle management support safe and reliable AI deployment across energy operations.
Highlighting the importance of cell-level visibility, this article explains how battery storage operators can improve performance, scalability, and fleet-wide operational insights