What is Edge Computing?
Edge computing is an IT deployment designed to put applications and data as close as possible to the users or “things” that need them.Edge computing is all about meeting user expectations. By complementing cloud-based resources — from compute power to storage and applications — in the digital transformation.
That’s where edge computing from APC offerings from Schneider Electric comes in.
Edge data centres help achieve higher bandwidth, lower latency, regulatory compliance around location, and data privacy. All whilst streamlining operations and creating new business opportunities.
Why is Edge computing necessary?
With the trend towards digitisation, edge computing is the best solution at addressing the shortcomings of current cloud-based applications and services. Companies facing government regulations around data storage may also find cloud computing can’t deliver the sort of local storage they need.
There is a reason edge computing is being taken up by some of the largest sectors including education; finance; retail and healthcare!
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Deployment options for everyone:
One of the key benefits of an edge data centre is it can be deployed anywhere! A wiring closet or server room, in an office or retail establishment, or in a harsh outdoor environment – APC data centres take efficiency to the edge.
Whilst edge computing deployments come in many forms in many environments, they generally fall into one of three categories. With all three categories matching a range of fantastic APC products:
- Local devices: Serves a specific purpose, such as running a building’s security system or a cloud storage gateway, facilitating data transfers between them.
- Small, localised data centres (1 to 10 racks): that offer significant processing and storage capabilities.
- Regional data centres with more than 10 racks: that serve relatively large local user populations.
Regardless of size, each of these edge examples is important to the business, so maximising availability is essential.
It’s critical then, that companies build edge data centres with the same attention to reliability and security as they would for a large, centralised data centre.
This article is intended to provide the information and understanding you need to realise the benefits and build secure, reliable, and manageable high-performance edge data centres that can help fuel any organisation’s digital transformation.
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