edge data
centers
Getting critical data where it’s
needed in our increasingly wireless
world has become a big challenge
for many providers. Edge data centers
bring colocation, data processing,
and networking solutions right to the
edge of the network. This decreases
latency by ensuring there is no data
drop off between the data source and
its destination.
towers
40K+
route miles
of fiber
75K+
of data
will be
processed
at the edge
by 2022
75%
At a glance
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1. State of the Edge, “Data at the Edge,” 2019
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The move to 5G and other
advancements in technology will require
a fresh approach to the current
infrastructure model. Edge data centers
decentralize the computing power
needed to facilitate technologies like
virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, and
the internet of things. That’s why we’ve
invested in VaporIO, a leading edge
data center provider, and we’re fully
committed to providing the land, fiber,
and other infrastructure needed to
move the technology forward.
A pioneer in
edge computing.
INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT)
Edge data centers will make
it possible to process the
massive amount of new data
emerging IoT devices require
—without causing extra
network congestion.
AUTONOMOUS AND
CONNECTED VEHICLES
Edge data centers will process
much of the data these vehicles
need to provide enhanced
capabilities that will make
roadways safer and reduce
traffic congestion.
AR/VR
Augmented and virtual reality
tools such as interactive 3D
training manuals and remote
surgery require split second
response times to be beneficial—
just the type of use case edge
data centers excel at.
SMART CITY
TECHNOLOGIES
New IoT technologies like remote
utility monitoring and intelligent
parking management are being
deployed to make cities smarter
and more efficient. Much of the
data from these technologies will
be processed at edge data centers.
