micro data center Archives

Jun 03 / By Wendy Torell

Not all Edge Computing Environments are the Same. Design the Physical Infrastructure accordingly

Now more than ever, businesses are depending on the local edge for compute, storage, and/or networking close to the point of use. As an integral part of day-to-day business operations, these edge computing sites must… Read Article »

May 15 / By Scott San Antonio

From the Nurburgring to the Micro Data Center, How Formula One Racing Can Educate Us on Edge Computing

As I’ve been sheltering in place these past several weeks with no live sporting events to watch, I’ve been taking advantage of the free (or low cost) streams of one of my favorite sports –… Read Article »

Feb 26 / By Jonathan Healey

Four Considerations for Managing Edge Computing Systems as Critical Assets

Market and technology trends such as big data and the Internet of Things have altered the way distributed computing is managed. Remote pockets of computing power, traditionally found in network closets of commercial buildings, now… Read Article »

Jan 21 / By Jamie Bourassa

From Dunkin’ to Llama Llama – How Edge Computing Drives Digital Experiences

These days, digitization-driven value creation is cropping up in all kinds of different ways. It influences everything from the way we more efficiently conduct our business to benefits we accrue in our daily personal lives…. Read Article »

Nov 26 / By Jamie Bourassa

Why My Smart Phone Told Me Not to Eat My Wife’s Banana Bread: A Food & Beverage Industry Edge Computing Story

My family and I are pretty brave when it comes to trying out new and exotic foods. Hot chili peppers? No problem. Escargot on a Friday night? Why not? However, that’s the exception rather… Read Article »

Oct 02 / By Jim Simonelli

As Edge Computing Applications Diversify, So Do the Micro Data Centers that Support Them

Big data and the Internet of Things are among the market and technology trends that have altered the distributed computing landscape. Whereas pockets of network closets traditionally hosted communications switches in office buildings, now, more… Read Article »

Sep 20 / By Jamie Bourassa

Edge Computing: The Retail Technology Enabler that Drives In-Store Digital Capabilities

Changing markets are impacting how most retailers restructure their operations. With trade barriers rising, retailers are forced to transform sourcing and logistics into sophisticated digital supply chains. At the same time, minimum wages are rising… Read Article »

Jun 21 / By Jamie Bourassa

A New Ecosystem of Technology Partners Helps Retailers Bolster Business Continuity Through System Downtime Avoidance

As the retail industry accelerates its drive towards more interactive and digitized customer experiences, the requirement for more complex “hybrid” IT systems becomes more acute. However, as systems grow in complexity, system architecture design and… Read Article »

May 28 / By Patrick Donovan

Edge computing Integrated Ecosystem – “It Takes a Village” to Deploy & Manage IT at the Edge

Configuring, deploying, and maintaining the supporting infrastructure for IT equipment is tough enough. Doing all of this for multiple, geographically-dispersed sites without local trained staff makes it even harder. How can you ease the burden,… Read Article »

Apr 03 / By Jamie Bourassa

How Edge Computing Will Evolve in 2019 and Beyond

The growth of edge computing, where market size is expected to exceed $3.24 billion by 2025, signals a change in the way IT shops will structure their budgets. New investments will likely alter the mix… Read Article »