What is an edge data center?
Edge data centers are compact facilities located close to the end user. They are designed to support applications and services by reducing latency and IP transit costs. 这样做的时候, this improves the end user experience by processing data and services as close to them as possible.
The demand for edge data center services has increased with the rising demand for more data at higher speeds. Locating at the edge is essential for businesses who want to keep pace with the ongoing rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), 5 g技术, big data and cloud applications.
nLighten provides the most comprehensive edge infrastructure network throughout Europe, with hubs focused within Europe’s core data center markets.
The key characteristics of edge data centers
These characteristics enable edge data centers to support applications and services that require real-time data processing and low-latency performance.
当地的
Placed near the areas they serve, whether in urban or suburban areas, significantly reduces latency and enhances the performance of applications that require real-time processing.
分布式网络
Edge data centers form part of a distributed network of data centers. This decentralised approach helps balance loads, 提高冗余, and improves overall system resilience.
模块化和可扩展
A modular approach enables organisations to deploy additional capacity as needed, quickly and efficiently.
What are the benefits of edge?
Colocating IT infrastructure and services within edge data centers offers a multitude of advantages that contribute to a more robust ROI for organisations.
IMPROVED USER EXPERIENCE (UX)
Edge computing delivers a stronger end UX thanks to reduced latency – a key differentiator for customers when choosing and remaining with a service or platform
增加可靠性
Distributing traffic between edge data centers provides added security whilst ensuring no individual location exceeds its maximum capacity or becomes a single point of failure
高速可扩展性
Edge data centers provide a scalable infrastructure that can quickly adapt to changing demands and fluctuations in user traffic, without compromising performance
降低成本
Organisations achieve both CAPEX and OPEX reductions with reduced real-estate, 更低的带宽成本, reduced energy consumption, optimised infrastructure and more efficient use of shared resources
数据主权 & 合规
带宽优化
By offloading data processing tasks and content delivery to local servers, this reduces the need for data transfer across long distances, therefore lowering bandwidth costs for both providers and users
增强的安全
安全措施, such as firewalls and encryption, can be implemented locally helping to reduce the risk of cyber attacks
专业知识和支持
Free up internal resource to focus on core business activities by accessing edge provider on-site engineers and support
