edge computing Archives

Apr 13 / By Chris Hanley

Edge computing ― The foundation of digital-first connected operations

Many organizations and industries are harnessing the power of data and digital tools with edge computing to improve resiliency, efficiency, sustainability, and safety and security. The attraction of edge computing is immediately apparent. Sending all that… Read Article »

Apr 06 / By Mark Kaloudis

New, Efficient UPSs Help Achieve Sustainability Goals at the Edge

By 2025, data centers are expected to consume about one-fifth of the world’s electrical power. Between running IT infrastructure, cooling, power backup, and general maintenance, data centers require a lot of energy. However, as an… Read Article »

Feb 24 / By Chris Hanley

Dining on the Edge: Using Edge Computing Technology to Address Restaurant Challenges

It’s been a challenging couple of years for restaurants – and the hospitality industry in general. First came the pandemic, forcing shutdowns and swift changes in running a business. But as patrons have become more… Read Article »

Feb 10 / By Rajesh Thangaraj

Edge computing enables sustainability and climate awareness

Data centers consume an estimated 200 terawatt hours (TWh) of energy each year–more than the energy consumption of some countries. They also produce an estimated 2% of all global CO2 emissions. These figures are both staggering… Read Article »

Feb 07 / By Mark Kaloudis

It’s Time for a Smaller, More Powerful UPS for Edge Computing Sites

As the need for compute, storage, and analytics grows, data center rack space gets tighter and tighter, leaving little or no room for an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The problem is that the more capacity… Read Article »

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 »

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 »