Category Archives: Edge Computing

IoT Placing Real-Time Demands on Centralized Data Centers

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The rapid growth of IoT has placed real-time demands on enterprises with centralized data centers. It is expected there will be 34 billion devices connected to the internet by 2020, up from 10 billion in 2015, representing a 28% five-year compound annual growth rate (Business Insider and BI Intelligence). In the near future, employing edge computing may no longer be a cost-saving option but likely required to meet customer demands given traditional computing devices (e.g. smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, etc.) will comprise 10 billion connections.

The implementation of local, real-time collection and analysis of critical data close to the edge has changed the data center landscape with the growth of edge computing. And, edge computing has advantages.

Edge computing provides reduced security risks, removes bandwidth and latency issues while lowering overall operational and data management costs. One preferred solution is to deploy Modular Data Centers (MDC) specifically built for edge computing networks; simplify procurement, installation, operational efficiency, and reduce costs.

Modular Data Centers now include redundancy, racks with increased processing power (15 kW/rack), built-in, high performance cooling systems, controlled access, and energy efficient, high-strength light-weight concrete enclosures.

What do you look for in Modular Data Centers?

When considering a Modular Data Center, evaluate your your current and future data capacity needs. Determine if the solution lowers your total cost of ownership (TOC). Is it:

  • Rugged - ideal for remote ops, edge networks, disaster recovery, and does the MDC outperform in harsh environments (not a glorified ISO container)?
  • Advanced Engineering: inside and out, is it designed to maximize uptime for data centers deployed at the edge?
  • Best-In-Class: does it include advanced power systems, cooling, efficiency, and enhanced structural stability?
  • Quick to Deploy: will it take less time to design, acquire and deploy?
  • Scalabe - is it an optimized data center product for edge networks that is repeatable and standardized?
  • Lower Cost - will it eliminate wasted capital and operational expenses (Capex, Opex), rightsize growth and avoid the costs of overbuilding?
  • Replace - older and inefficient data center infrastructure equipment and reduce your costs?
  • Reduce - your onsite construction disturbances, risks and associated costs?

Contact EdgeMCS for more information pertaining to advanced Modular Data Centers specifically buit for edge computing.

Join Edge MCS at Data Center World Global 2018

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Join Edge MCS at Data Center World Global 2018 in San Antonio, TX on March 12-15, 2018. We’ll be exhibiting and sharing information (booth 441) on best-in-class modular data centers; the Binary Bunker MDC. The event is a leading expo for data center facilities and IT infrastructure professionals.

Edge Modular Data Center

Edge MCS offers a totally engineered, PE-stamped modular data center specifically designed for edge network applications where customers require redundancy, excellent power density and highly efficient cost of ownership. All Edge MCS modular data centers are made of rigid, lightweight concrete unmatched in durability and energy efficiency.

  • 10-year standard warranty (enclosure)
  • Lightweight concrete provides rigidity, longevity, energy efficiency
  • 20 rack can be subdivided; potential profit center
  • Multiple access/egress points; restrict access to IT, etc.
  • Eliminate complexity of custom builds and one-off configurations
  • Serviceable and available all over the world
  • Reliable components/parts readily available for maintenance
  • Delivers hybrid N+2 redundant power distribution (validated by Black & Veatch)
  • Campus settings (multiple MDCs) are designed to be easily connected
  • Real world generator sizing allows for flexibility and growth
  • Truly turn-key, full service from a power packed consortium of experienced data center professionals

We hope to see you at the expo!

 

Edge Modular Data Center

Not Your Typical Modular Data Center Design

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The ever growing load on the cloud infrastructure, a wide range of apps, and the ever increasing number of intelligent devices are driving factors for more edge computing. It is a market estimated to be worth 6.72 billion by 2022. Putting the pressure on edge networks are the proliferation of IoT devices, the need for faster processing, and the increase in cloud adoption.

Data center managers know that a rugged, scalable, cost-effective, and highly-efficient data center product designed and optimized specifically for mission critical operations is key for edge networks. EdgeMCS provides a modular data center solution based on advanced engineering design; it protects mission critical systems and no comparable modular data center products are available on the market today.

What makes the Edge Modular Data Center a unique product?

Edge Modular Data Center

Several key benefits:

  • Rugged – ideal for remote ops, edge networks, disaster recovery, and our product is constructed in a manner that outperforms the competition in harsh environments (not a glorified ISO container by any means)
  • Advanced Engineering: inside and out, designed to maximize uptime for data centers deployed at the edge
  • Best-In-Class: advanced power systems, cooling, efficiency, structural stability
  • Speed of Deployment – less time to design, acquire and deploy
  • Scalability – an optimized data center product for edge networks that is repeatable and standardized
  • Lowers Cost – eliminate wasted capital and operational expenses (Capex, Opex), rightsize growth and avoid the costs of overbuilding
  • Replace – older and inefficient data center infrastructure equipment and reduce your costs
  • Reduce – your onsite construction disturbances, risks and associated costs
  • Real Estate – add capacity quickly, while freeing up expensive floor space

Contact EdgeMCS to learn more about edge network solutions that will help your company manage your customer growth effectively.