Selecting Sites for the Edge Data Center
Location is edge computing’s raison d’être. The edge is about deploying computing and data storage to locations where they can deliver low latency system performance or fast, localized data management. Determining the right location is therefore critical to success with the edge.
Deploying an edge data center involves two distinct challenges. First is to find the right location. The second is to determine if an edge data center can, in fact, be deployed at that location. In urban environments, this can be a problematic proposition.
Workload-Driven Parameters for an Edge Data Center Site
Where should an edge data center go? According to Mark Thiele, the data center’s workload should be the main ...
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