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The Dell Validated Design for Energy Edge, based on the vPAC reference architecture, demonstrates the benefits of running multiple virtualized electric utility workloads on a single hardware platform. This breakthrough solution showcases the seamless hosting of multiple applications–encompassing substation automation, data aggregation from ABB, and cybersecurity from Forescout– on Dell servers. It has been designed as a technological solution for electric utilities that want to modernize the grid by consolidating infrastructure to reduce hardware. By harnessing the capabilities of VMware Edge Compute Stack running on a substation-hardened Dell PowerEdge XR12 server, electric utilities can lay a resilient foundation to not just adapt, but flourish, in the face of the whirlwind pace of innovation. This solution will enable electric utilities to modernize their grid while navigating growing cyber threats, shifting market dynamics, and evolving carbon-conscious regulatory guidelines in the energy industry.