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EdgeMicro Deploying 5 Sites in Next Phase of Edge Network

By Rich Miller - August 31, 2020 Leave a Comment

A recent deployment of an EdgeMicro modular data center. (Image: EdgeMicro)

Edge computing specialist EdgeMicro has shifted into active development, with data center construction projects underway in five new markets, the company said last week.

Tagged With: Edge Computing, Edge Data Centers, EdgeMicro

EdgeMicro Readies Its Micro Data Center Platform for Edge Growth

By Rich Miller - March 7, 2019 Leave a Comment

An EdgeMicro data center module deployed near a Flexential facility in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo: EdgeMicro)

Edge computing specialist EdgeMicro has completed a $3 million round of funding, which will move it beyond the proof-of-concept stage to begin deploying data center modules in production.

Tagged With: Edge Computing, Edge Data Centers, EdgeMicro

Beyond Latency: How the Edge Could Transform Interconnection

By Rich Miller - November 16, 2018 Leave a Comment

Josh Snowhorn, CTO of EdgeMicro, speaks at the Edge Congress 2018 in Austin. Snowhorn envisions thousands of container-based data centers powering edge networking. (Photo: Rich Miller)

Several data center startups view edge computing as part of  a fundamental shift in Internet architecture, moving network interconnection points from the core of the Internet to its outer perimeter.

Tagged With: Crown Castle, Edge Computing, Edge Data Centers, EdgeMicro, Vapor IO, Vertiv

Investing in Edge Computing: It’s Still Early, Investors Say

By Rich Miller - October 30, 2018 Leave a Comment

Jonathan Atkin of RBC Capital (at left) speaks on an investment panel at the Edge Congress in Austin. Other panelists (left to right) include Phil Kelley from Crown Castle, Christof Hammerli of Landmark Infrastructure, and DataBank CEO Raul Martynek. (Photo: Rich Miller)

It may be several years before there is a “pure play” opportunity for individuals to invest in edge computing, said panelists at last week’s Edge Congress. But private players are placing early bets, and watching trends for investment opportunities.

Tagged With: Compass Data Centers, DartPoints, dcBLOX, Edge Computing, Edge Data Centers, EdgeMicro, Vapor IO

Clearing the Confusion: Defining the Layers of Edge Computing

By Rich Miller - August 24, 2018 Leave a Comment

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Edge computing is a trend that is both buzzy and fuzzy. The good news: Stakeholders are working to clarify the infrastructure layers and use cases for edge, which has the potential to reshape America’s Internet infrastructure.

Tagged With: DartPoints, Edge Computing, Edge Data Centers, EdgeConneX, EdgeMicro, VaporIO

Edge Computing 101: A Guide to the Emerging Players

By Sarah Rubenoff - November 17, 2017 1 Comment

An EdgeMicro micro data center on display Wednesday at the Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) event in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo: EdgeMicro)

Edge computing is a hot topic. Here’s our guide to the new players on the edge, which includes both startups and established names in the data center sector.

Tagged With: DataBank, Edge Computing, Edge Data Centers, EdgeMicro, Vapor IO

Startup EdgeMicro Plans Network of Tower-Based Micro Data Centers

By Rich Miller - October 26, 2017 Leave a Comment

An EdgeMicro micro data center on display Wednesday at the Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) event in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo: EdgeMicro)

Data center startup EdgeMicro is the latest in a series of ventures targeting the market for edge computing, and plans to roll out more than 500 micro data centers at cell towers.

Tagged With: Edge Computing, Edge Data Centers, EdgeMicro, Schneider Electric

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