Data Storage
EMBRACING HCI AT THE EDGE
, explains why partners should consider HCI for Edge infrastructure.
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nterprise IT is currently undergoing a significant shiſt as businesses reassess their infrastructure strategies to accommodate
the growing strategic importance of edge computing. IT teams have relied on the cloud for scalability and efficiency for years. Still, the limitations of traditional cloud services, particularly those around cost, latency and reliability, have become increasingly apparent for businesses operating in remote and distributed environments. At the same time, Broadcom’s acquisition
of VMware just over a year ago and its shiſt to a subscription-based model and new product packaging have disrupted the hypervisor market, forcing enterprises to rethink their dependency on licensing models. Tis means a new opportunity for channel partners to offer a modern alternative that can solve their customers’ challenges. With enterprises prioritising real-time data processing, hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) is emerging as a compelling solution to address the needs of organisations focused on optimising edge infrastructure performance.
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The cloud conundrum and the expanding edge Even though cloud computing has become synonymous with successful digital transformation, it’s not always a viable option for businesses with extensive edge operations, such as retail chains, healthcare providers and manufacturing facilities. One of the main challenges is that these organisations can generate massive volumes of time-sensitive data at the edge that must be processed in real-time to meet operational needs, such as delivering the required levels of efficiency. Despite ongoing cloud technology innovation,
edge computing presents some distinct challenges. For instance, many organisations have adopted a cloud-first approach, only to find themselves locked in expensive contracts with suboptimal performance for real-time, mission- critical applications. Meanwhile, managing local IT infrastructure onsite can be costly and impractical, given the physical constraints of edge locations and the limited availability of trained IT staff.
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