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EdgeConnex

Cabinets in an EdgeConnex data centerEdgeConnex, as its name implies, specializes in connecting second-tier markets through edge computing. Their sophisticated “lights out” facilities are part of content delivery networks (CDNs) that reduce buffering time in a world of streaming content. EdgeConnex’s ability to rapidly deploy new data centers has attracted investment from Comcast.

Headquarters: Herndon, VA
Web: http://www.edgeconnex.com

Packet Takes Its ‘Go Anywhere’ Bare Metal Cloud to the Edge

By Rich Miller - November 18, 2019 Leave a Comment

Packet can dep[oy network-dense racks like this one. But it sees future growth in streamlined infrastructure for edge computing. (Photo: Packet)

Packet is bringing its “go anywhere” bare metal cloud to Detroit, where it will work with EdgeConneX to expand Sprint’s Curiosity IoT infrastructure to support the auto industry.

Tagged With: Edge Computing, EdgeConneX, Packet

Empower Your Edge Computing — for the Cloud

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Today, colocation providers like EdgeConneX are working with leading cloud and IT service providers to bring their solutions to the edge, deployed in close proximity to enterprises, so they can easily access secure, local connectivity to the cloud for any and all of their workloads. Download the new white paper from EdgeConnex exploring edge computing for the cloud that offers an in-depth look at what factors have driven the cloud to the mainstream, the challenges to enterprise cloud adoption, security concerns, spend, the benefits of an integrated cloud solution and more.

Tagged With: Edge Computing, EdgeConneX, Hybrid cloud, hybrid IT

Hyperscale Needs an Edge, Too

By Voices of the Industry - October 17, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Cloud, social, SaaS and mobile companies will benefit from strategic, proximity-based edge computing infrastructure. Phillip Marangella of EdgeConneX explores the factors guiding hyperscale demand at the edge.

Tagged With: Edge Computing, EdgeConneX, Hyperscale, Hyperscale data center

Right Place, Right Time, Right Size: Edge Solutions Take Shape

By Voices of the Industry - September 30, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Chief Marketing Officer at EdgeConneX, Phillip Marangella, highlights how creating a successful build-to-order data center is directly tied to edge solutions. Explore the edge, in “whatever shape it needs to be.”

Tagged With: edge cloud, Edge Computing, edge solutions, EdgeConneX

DCF Data Center Executive Roundtable 2Q 2019

By Rich Miller - June 25, 2019 Leave a Comment

The Data Center Frontier Executive Roundtable for the Second Quarter of 2019.

Our 15th Data Center Frontier Executive Roundtable features insights from executives from Cyxtera, RagingWire, Iron Mountain, Chatsworth Products, EdgeConneX and Intel DCM.

Tagged With: Chatsworth Products, Cyxtera, EdgeConneX, Intel DCM, Iron Mountain, RagingWire Data Centers

How Powerful New AI Hardware Will Impact Data Center Design

By Rich Miller - June 20, 2019 1 Comment

Will liquid-cooled servers become more common as AI becomes ubiquitous? Our DCF Executive Roundtable discuss whether powerful new AI hardware will bring changes in data center design and operations. (Photo: Rich Miller)

The rise of AI has brought more hardware to accelerate specific tasks, Our DCF Executive Roundtable discuss whether powerful new AI hardware will bring changes in data center design and operations.

Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Chatsworth Products, Cyxtera, EdgeConneX, Intel DCM, Iron Mountain, RagingWire Data Centers

Services Will be Key in Enterprise Transition to Colo and Cloud

By Rich Miller - June 19, 2019 Leave a Comment

Service offerings will be key in the shift of enterprise IT workloads into third-party cloud platforms and colo facilities. (Photo: RIch Miller)

In today’s edition of the DCF Executive Roundtable, our panel discusses the shift of enterprise IT workloads into third-party cloud platforms and colo facilities.

Tagged With: Chatsworth Products, Cyxtera, Data Center Migration, EdgeConneX, Enterprise, Intel DCM, Iron Mountain, RagingWire Data Centers

Roundtable: Where Are the Best Opportunities in Edge Computing?

By Rich Miller - June 18, 2019 Leave a Comment

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What types of edge computing are most relevant in 2019? In our DCF Executive Roundtable, executives from RagingWire Data Centers, Cyxtera Technologies, EdgeConneX, Iron Mountain, Intel and Chatsworth Products debate the topic.

Tagged With: Chatsworth Products, Cyxtera, EdgeConneX, Intel DCM, Iron Mountain, RagingWire Data Centers

Executive Roundtable: The State of the Hyperscale Data Center

By Rich Miller - June 17, 2019 Leave a Comment

The Data Center Frontier Executive Roundtable for the Second Quarter of 2019.

Our Data Center Frontier Executive Roundtable looks at the hyperscale data center market with insights from Randy Rowland of Cyxtera, James Leach of RagingWire, Rick Crutchley of Iron Mountain, David Richards of Chatsworth, Phillip Marangella from EdgeConneX and Intel Software’s Jeff Klaus.

Tagged With: Chatsworth Products, Cyxtera, EdgeConneX, Intel DCM, Iron Mountain, RagingWire Data Centers

EDCs bring data centers closer to end-users; cut down on transport costs for CSPs

By Sarah Rubenoff - May 16, 2019 Leave a Comment

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More people across the globe are using the internet, and broadband speeds are rising. The consumption of online videos continues to spike.  A recent white paper from EdgeConneX addresses this very issue, and poses a potential response, or answer to these concerns: Edge Data Centers, or EDCs. Download the new EdgeConneX report focused on how the use of localized EDCs can produce transport cost savings, while also improving the experience for end-users.

Tagged With: Edge Computing, Edge Data Centers, EdgeConneX

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How Automation is the Precursor to AI in the Data Center

How Automation is the Precursor to AI in the Data Center A guest article from CoreSite asserts automation is shifting data centers from reactive to preventative on the way to predictive. Brenda Van der Steen, VP of Marketing at CoreSite, explores how automation acts as not only a precursor to artificial intelligence, but a crucial "step in the journey."

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The Hyperscale Data Center Drives the Global Cloud Revolution

The hyperscale data center is reshaping the global IT landscape, shifting data from on-premises computer rooms and IT closets to massive centralized data center hubs. Explore further how cloud campuses will continue to enable hyperscale operators to rapidly add server capacity and electric power.

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Northern Virginia Data Center Market: The Focal Point for Cloud Growth

The Northern Virginia data center market is seeing a surge in supply and an even bigger surge in demand. Data Center Frontier explores trends, stats and future expectations for the No. 1 data center market in the country.

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Top Factors to Consider When Assessing a Colocation Data Center Facility

As more businesses gravitate toward using colocation data center facilities, they must adequately assess their prospective provider’s ability to supply tenancy at a relatively low total cost of ownership, and in compliance with service-level agreements. Download the new report from Sabey Data Centers to lean more about key considerations to take into account when picking a colocation data center facility right for your business. 

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