Data centers: balancing the edge
With so many connected technologies taking advantage of 5G, the challenge will be to process the high volumes of data at high speed. This is where edge computing comes in. Often referred to as the next major technology trend after the cloud, edge computing describes an environment where data processing takes place as close as possible to the data source. This will ensure speed and low latency, helping to meet 5G’s performance goals. However, there will still be a need for central data centers, to handle applications’ less latency-critical needs.
What we will see is the development of Next Generation Central Offices (NGCOs). These are edge cloud data centers that can support both fixed and mobile traffic. Serving on average 35,000 subscribers per central office, compared with approximately 5,000 today, they will be located between the radio access network (RAN) and the central core.
Wherever data is stored or processed – be it on the edge, in regional centers known as metros, or centrally – there will be a growing demand for capacity. This is set to increase significantly from late 2019, and service providers will need to refine or transform their architecture to support 5G. Much of the data that will move through 5G networks will exist in the cloud, underlining the vital role that data centers must play.
Schneider Electric – EcoStruxure™ for Data Centers
Focusing on the future of data centers
Creating the right infrastructure for data centers requires a blend of skills. For example, Schneider Electric is a data center expert with knowledge of cloud computing solutions from hyperscale down to edge micro data centers. The company’s cloud-based EcoStruxure™ IT solution provides an IoT-enabled, open, and interoperable environment that is particularly suited to the hybrid approach required for 5G.
EcoStruxure has three layers: connected products, edge control, and apps, analytics, and services. These layers connect with each other through the flow of data over IT networks and offer the highest levels of control and analysis. EcoStruxure IT is fundamentally about optimizing performance and maximizing the value of data in order to make data centers more reliable, efficient, cost effective and easier to manage. It provides global visibility and intelligence across a multitude of deployment sites, from on-premises and cloud, to colocation and edge applications. It is also easy to deploy and configurable to individual needs.
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