FEATURE : EDGE COMPUTING
Edge-optimised applications take advantage of low latency , predictability and high bandwidth for real-time data collection to perform according to industryspecific needs . With the benefits of Edge clear , it ’ s hardly surprising that more than nine-in-10 ( 93 %) respondents consider it a competitive advantage within their industry .
Complex environments
According to organisations that have already deployed Edge , the top reasons to invest are to automate and integrate AI into business processes and to gain realtime access to data . But achieving these objectives is a formidable challenge because they require :
The challenges that an organisation can encounter are key drivers in why 94 % of enterprises partner for Edge expertise and 90 % want a single Edge partner that can do it all . But those that successfully harness the benefits of Edge can look to grow their business , improve agility , enhance sustainable business practices and improve quality control .
“ Organisations striving to become real-time enterprises need help beyond design and launch of Edge solutions ,” said Camille Mendler , Chief Analyst at Omdia . “ Managed services offer a pragmatic and adaptive way to keep ahead of complexity .”
Journey to the Edge
• Tight orchestration of hardware , platforms , systems and devices
• Consistent operational performance without compromising security
• Overcoming legacy infrastructure and technical debt
Organisations need help to navigate the complexity of adopting Edge and next-generation technologies into what is , traditionally , a complex and change-averse environment . Legacy protocols and systems need to be carefully managed to ensure production is not impacted while migrations are in progress .
At the end of last year , NTT announced the launch of its Edge-as-a-Service offering in collaboration to help secure , optimise and simplify organisations ’ Digital Transformation journeys . Leveraging NTT ’ s network infrastructure capabilities and global footprint , the managed Edge compute platform gives enterprises the ability to deploy quickly and securely manage and monitor applications closer to the Edge .
At the end of the report , NTT has outlined a guide with suggested starting points and pathways for organisations to consider before embarking on their Edge journey . p
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