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Edge computing made simple, reliable, predictable…In any environment
Edge deployments let organizations leverage the benefits of IoT by placing compute power and analysis closer to the action. Whether you’re running a network of retail stores, a group of geographically dispersed factories or a remote oil pipeline, edge computing enables real-time decision-making whereas in cloud environments, data experiences latency as it travels hundreds or thousands of miles to data centres. This issue goes away with an edge environment.
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he edge also reduces bandwidth costs and helps prevent downtime at locations with unstable network connections. But how can
any organization run and secure dozens, hundreds or even thousands of edge sites? Not even large multinational enterprises have IT departments large enough to staff every location. With EcoStruxure™ Micro Data Centre from Schneider Electric, you don’t need to. Micro data centres are preassembled, pre-
tested, enclosed rack systems with all the components needed to run an edge site, including power distribution units, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), cooling (when needed), security as well as management software and services. Micro data centres create resilience at the edge with:
• Standardization – Pre-integrated standard designs can be replicated across highly distributed areas.
• Physical security – Security cameras, environmental sensors, and access controls issue alerts to prevent malfunctions and provide visibility to potential security breaches.
• Management – Open, vendor-agnostic software & services provide the visibility, insights and on/offsite support to make it easy to operate sites around the world.
A fit for every environment Digital transformations are increasingly complex
as organizations embrace Industry 4.0 enabling enhanced customer experiences, improved patient care, and disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence and automation. Running networking and compute at the edge means critical IT now lives in non-IT environments—a factory floor, the busy backroom of a retail store, or a network closet without much space. That’s why EcoStruxure Micro Data Centres are made for any environment:
• R Series - for rugged environments • C Series - for commercial environments • S Series - for standard IT environments
Top edge challenges solved... Micro Data Centre tackles the three big pain points with edge computing deployments-security, easy, standardized deployments, and managing many locations, onsite and offsite. Here’s how.
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next-generation software and digital services is ideal for managing and monitoring edge sites. It enables IT users to mitigate and anticipate risk of failure of their critical infrastructure while reducing operational expenses. It provides the ability to manage sites remotely and moreover, allows 24/7 visibility across all locations and devices provides a complete view of critical physical infrastructure. It also enables the collection and analysis of data that leads to better performance with predictive capability.
Cybersecurity begins with
physical security. For that, micro data centre offers: Secure wall- mounted and floor-standing enclosures, Security cameras with remote viewing, Access control, standard or intelligent and Environmental monitoring.
Design and deployment
are simple. Micro data centres are highly configurable and easy to design, including validation with third party IT equipment, all through our Local Edge Configurator. It features - Reference designs with all major IT vendors, guidance and validation at every step, option for factory pre-integration & testing, full solution ordering, including pre- integration, management software & services, configurations saved for repeat orders, comprehensive database of third party servers, networking, and storage devices.
Managing Edge environments Distributed IT presents new challenges. IT infrastructure is becoming more complex and more difficult to manage. There is a lack of visibility and insights into
IT infrastructure across many locations. There is no IT staff or IT expertise at the site. This reactive approach is
having a negative economic impact on the IT infrastructure. However, managing multiple sites is no problem. Schneider Electric EcoStruxure IT vendor-neutral, cloud-based,
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Is a Micro Data Centre Solution right for your business? Learn more
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