Powered by
Schneider Electric is spearheading innovation in edge computing, embracing resilience, security, and sustainability to meet modern digital demands.
Schneider Electric is spearheading innovation in edge computing, embracing resilience, security, and sustainability to meet modern digital demands.
With IDC projecting 15.4 percent growth in edge computing investments to $232 billion in 2024, this area presents a golden opportunity for IT solution providers.
Among other things, the deployment of AI-based solutions in the data center is anticipated to provide the strongest opportunities to enhance solutions with AI - for efficiency and operational strength.
Dave McCarthy, research vice president of cloud and edge services at IDC, says that "Edge computing will play a pivotal role in the deployment of AI applications.”
He added, “To meet scalability and performance requirements, organizations will need to adopt the distributed approach to architecture that edge computing provides. OEMs, ISVs, and service providers are taking advantage of this market opportunity by extending feature sets to enable AI in edge locations."
Schneider Electric is positioned throughout its lineup to provide value in addressing this emerging opportunity.
“In manufacturing, AI can play a critical role in predictive maintenance with advanced algorithms and real-time data to schedule maintenance activities just before a potential equipment failure,” writes Elliott Turek, director of category management for Schneider Electric. “In these types of applications, it is vital to prevent downtime, which makes building resilience at the edge a top priority.”
Turek notes: “Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) solutions are critical in such situations, providing an operational bridge between the time the power goes out and a generator starts up. In places without generators (or even where backup utility power is not seamless), a UPS may be the only available source of backup power, making it even more critical. Organizations are also looking at options such as microgrids that use renewable sources to provide redundancy and help keep the lights on.
Edge computing, a critical component for modern IT infrastructures, brings computation and data storage closer to data sources. This proximity enhances response times and saves bandwidth, proving essential for technologies like AI and IoT. Schneider Electric’s strategy focuses on robust network connectivity, advanced security measures, and seamless cloud integration, ensuring that their edge computing solutions are both powerful and reliable.
As businesses continue to expand their digital infrastructures, leveraging edge computing will be crucial in developing solutions that are not only efficient and secure, but also more sustainable. Solution providers can find more information about Schneider Electric’s partner program.
