Edge Computing Archives

Feb 02 / By Chris Hanley

Smile, You’re on Camera. How Edge Computing Will Support Machine Vision in Stores

Ever get the feeling you’re being watched? You are. Cameras are everywhere these days – traffic lights, front doors, supermarkets, you name it. But cameras aren’t just for surveillance and security anymore. Pioneering retailers have… Read Article »

Jan 25 / By Jamie Bourassa

The Dog Ate My Wi-Fi Extender – Why Edge Computing Protection Matters

The first thing you should know is that no dogs were injured in the writing of this post – though a small Wi-Fi extender pod did go through a bit of a rough patch. You… Read Article »

Dec 08 / By Larry Hann

3 Benefits of New Subscription-based Managed IT Services

One of the greatest advantages of selling managed IT services is the subscription-based revenue potential. Depending on the service offering and its cost structure, managed service providers (MSPs) stand to make comfortable, double-digit margins through… Read Article »

Nov 19 / By Chris Hanley

It’s Omnichannel or Bust – Why Retailers are Turning to Edge Computing

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the retail industry will never be the same. And that’s not a bad thing. Before the pandemic, retailers were already investing in new technologies to modernize the shopping experience. However,… Read Article »

Nov 01 / By Chris Hanley

Black Friday: Why Edge Computing is a Lynchpin in Supply & Demand

For the second consecutive year, Black Friday is breaking with tradition. In fact, Black Friday has already started. Retailers are encouraging consumers to shop early because of supply chain issues that have persisted since the… Read Article »

Oct 26 / By Jamie Bourassa

Why Edge Computing Deployments Require Resilient, Sustainable Solutions

I recently sat down with Dave McCarthy, IDC Research Vice President, and Jennifer Cooke, IDC Research Director, to discuss strategies that drive resilient edge spaces while maximizing resources. We talked about the role of edge… Read Article »

Oct 08 / By Greg Johnson

A Business Case for the Edge Lithium-Ion Uninterruptible Power Supply

While organizations are migrating assets closer to the edge, it’s still common to overlook the protection of edge physical IT infrastructure from power outages. You may be benefiting from the lower latency of edge computing… Read Article »

Oct 05 / By Greg Johnson

How to Protect your Edge Computing Deployments to Minimize IT Outages

Edge computing ecosystems are growing in complexity and requiring better, more comprehensive management solutions. Increasingly, automated solutions offering total visibility into networked critical infrastructure assets are essential for resilience at the edge. Many IT leaders… Read Article »

Sep 23 / By Greg Johnson

Next-Day IT Dispatch Boosts Resilience in Edge Computing Infrastructure

Edge computing has driven significant improvements for businesses across a variety of industries, offering better retail store experiences, faster digital bank payments, optimized factory handling systems, faster on-demand video services, and more. Top consulting firm PwC… Read Article »

Sep 01 / By Mark Kaloudis

Three Ways to Minimize UPS Deployment Costs at Edge Computing Sites

Here’s the thing about edge computing ― an edge site can be located just about anywhere, from a small, forgotten closet in an office building to a standalone structure in the nether regions of a… Read Article »