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Insights and Trends on Edge Computing

Data is everywhere. As a digital transformation sweeps across our society and economy, Internet infrastructure must follow the data. Enter edge computing, which extends data processing and storage closer to the growing universe of devices and sensors at the edge of the network.
The goal of edge computing is to process data and services as close to the end user as possible. It’s an architecture that allows the compute and content delivery process to happen within 10 milliseconds or less of the user. The trend driving the edge computing model is the increased use of consumer mobile devices, especially consumption of video and virtual reality content and the growth of sensors as part of the Internet of Things.

The Visual Edge: A Closer Look at Edge Data Center Design

By Colleen Miller - November 6, 2020 Leave a Comment

What does edge computing infrastructure look like? Here’s a video of some of the leading designs from players in the emerging market for edge data centers, plus links to our DCF social channels for images and video.

Tagged With: Edge Computing

The Top 10 Data Center Stories for October 2020

By Rich Miller - November 2, 2020 Leave a Comment

A Microsoft Azure Modular Data Center loaded on a flatbed truck. (Photo: Microsoft)

Microsoft, Edge and Ashburn were the hottest topics last month at Data Center Frontier. Here are the 10 most popular stories in October 2020, in order of article views.

Tagged With: Edge Data Centers, Global Compute, Microsoft

DartPoints Buys Metro Data Center, Expands Into Ohio Hyperscale Hub

By Rich Miller - October 29, 2020 Leave a Comment

Metro Data Center President Rob Kopp inside the company's facility in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo: Metro Data Center)

Edge computing specialist DartPoints has acquired Metro Data Centers in a deal that will give it access to the growing hyperscale cloud ecosystem in Central Ohio.

Tagged With: DartPoints, Edge Computing, Ohio

The Emerging Players in Edge Computing

By Rich Miller - October 28, 2020 1 Comment

Edge computing deals and deployments span the range of digital infrastructure, from racks and modules to data center halls. (Images: American Tower, Vapor IO, Equinix and Amazon)

At Data Center Frontier, we’re tracking the players in the emerging edge infrastructure sector. Here’s a look at our recent profiles of some of the companies that are focused on deploying edge data centers.

EDJX Edge Network Integrates Sustainability, Software-Defined Power

By Rich Miller - October 26, 2020 Leave a Comment

EdjBlock systems from EDJX create edge computing nodes, and are being deployed in Cyxtera data centers, (Images: EDJX)

Edge computing startup EDJX is launching its network in Cyxtera data centers, using hardware from IT Renew that is repurposed from hyperscale operators, and integrating a software-defined power solution from Virtual Power Systems.

Tagged With: Edge Computing, EDJX, IT Renew, Software Defined Power, Virtual Power Systems

EdgePresence Gets $30 Million Strategic Investment from DataBank

By Rich Miller - October 22, 2020 Leave a Comment

The interior of an EdgePresence edge data center. (Image: EdgePresence)

With a $30 million strategic investment from DataBank, startup EdgePresence becomes the latest edge computing player to kick its rollout into a higher gear.

Tagged With: DataBank, Edge Computing, Edge Data Centers, EdgePresence

The Five Pillars for Successfully Deploying Networks in Edge Locations

By Voices of the Industry - October 9, 2020 Leave a Comment

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Sam Rodriguez, Senior Product Manager for Industrial Solutions at Chatsworth Products offers five steps to ensure your edge network will be set for success.

Tagged With: Chatsworth Products, Data Center Network, Edge Computing, Edge Data Centers, Edge Infrastructure

Report: How Colocation Can Help Enterprises Hone Edge IT Strategies

By Sarah Rubenoff - September 29, 2020 Leave a Comment

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According to many 451 Research surveys, a large number of enterprises say they already have IoT projects deployed or being tested. And this trend is pushing edge computing and the prevalence of edge strategies. Stream Data Centers contends in a new report that colocation may be the answer to a successful enterprise edge IT strategy. 

Tagged With: Colocation, Edge Computing, Internet of Things, Stream Data Centers

The Business Edge Emerges: Deals Highlight Growing Investment in Edge Computing

By Rich Miller - September 28, 2020 Leave a Comment

Edge computing deals and deployments span the range of digital infrastructure, from racks and modules to data center halls. (Images: American Tower, Vapor IO, Equinix and Amazon)

The Business Edge is drawing closer, as seen in a flurry of announcements that showcase the many ways stakeholders in distributed computing are stepping up their investment and deploying real-world edge infrastructure.

Tagged With: Amazon Web Services, American Tower, Edge Computing, Equinix, Flexential, Vapor IO, Verizon

What the Rise of the Autonomous Market Means for Edge Computing & Data Centers

By Voices of the Industry - September 25, 2020 Leave a Comment

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Brian Eichman,  Director of Solution Architecture and Product Development at CoreSite, explores what the rise of the autonomous market and connected vehicle industry means for the data industry, as well as the role latency and edge computing play in this evolution. 

Tagged With: Autonomous Cars, CoreSite, Edge Computing, latency

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How to Simplify Distributed IT Management? Focus on the Tools to Improve Flexibility and Efficiency

How to Simplify Distributed IT Management? Focus on the Tools to Improve Flexibility and Efficiency Russell Senesac, Director of Data Center Strategy at Schneider Electric, explores how to address distributed IT management and the tools available today.

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