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The Ultimate Guide to Edge Computing

A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Edge Computing.

What to know about Edge Computing

Edge computing represents a transformative shift in the way data is processed, moving computation and analytics closer to the source of data generation rather than relying solely on centralized cloud infrastructures. This proximity reduces latency, enhances real-time data processing, and supports emerging technologies such as IoT, AI, and 5G. Organizations across various industries are increasingly exploring edge computing to overcome the limitations of centralized cloud models, improve application performance, and enable innovative services.

Recent developments highlighted in the stories include strategic partnerships between tech giants like Intel, Alibaba Cloud, and Schneider Electric to develop edge platforms and micro data center solutions that facilitate rapid deployment and scalability. Industry players are also focusing on the security, governance, and energy efficiency challenges associated with distributed edge environments. The expansion of edge data centers, advancements in AI at the edge, and the integration of edge computing with multi-cloud and hybrid IT strategies indicate the growing importance of edge in modern digital transformation initiatives.

Readers interested in the evolving landscape of data infrastructure, the convergence of cloud and edge technologies, and practical insights on implementing edge computing will find valuable information in these stories. Exploring edge computing concepts, market trends, and real-world applications can help businesses and IT professionals understand how to leverage edge capabilities for improved performance, security, and competitive advantage.

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Recent Edge Computing News

Fortinet launches new firewalls for AI traffic control
Energy efficient

Fortinet launches new firewalls for AI traffic control

Fortinet adds FortiGate 3500G and 400G firewalls to tackle AI traffic, encrypted workloads and shadow AI across data centres and the enterprise edge.

Today

Extreme launches Wi-Fi 7 access points for indoors
Energy efficient

Extreme launches Wi-Fi 7 access points for indoors

Extreme launches Wi-Fi 7 access points for healthcare, education and large venues, adding indoor and weatherised models with PoE+ support.

Yesterday

InstaLILY launches Small Data Centre for on-site AI
Energy efficient

InstaLILY launches Small Data Centre for on-site AI

InstaLILY rolls out Small Data Centre to shift AI processing on site, cutting latency and costs while easing pressure on centralised cloud systems.

Yesterday

Telxius joins Synamedia on multi-CDN streaming push
Disaster Recovery

Telxius joins Synamedia on multi-CDN streaming push

Telxius and Synamedia team up to give streaming customers easier multi-CDN switching, boosting resilience and quality of experience.

3 days ago

HPE adds rugged ProLiant edge systems for AI workloads
Manufacturing

HPE adds rugged ProLiant edge systems for AI workloads

HPE launches rugged ProLiant servers for edge AI and remote industrial sites, adding tougher systems for factories, telecoms networks and defence.

3 days ago

Mosaic SoC raises USD $3.8m to power smart devices
Wearables

Mosaic SoC raises USD $3.8m to power smart devices

Zurich semiconductor startup Mosaic SoC has raised USD $3.8 million to develop low-power perception chips for smart glasses and smartphones.

Last week

CIP marks 10 years of Linux support for infrastructure
Digitalisation

CIP marks 10 years of Linux support for infrastructure

Civil Infrastructure Platform celebrates a decade of long-term Linux support, as industrial users face mounting compliance demands and security rules.

Last week

Vertiv acquires Strategic Thermal Labs in cooling push
Sustainability

Vertiv acquires Strategic Thermal Labs in cooling push

Vertiv expands liquid cooling engineering with Strategic Thermal Labs deal as AI data centre heat loads intensify.

Last week

SUSE unveils AI partnerships amid sovereignty push
Virtualisation

SUSE unveils AI partnerships amid sovereignty push

SUSE expands AI, virtualisation and agentic partnerships as it targets digital sovereignty, citing research showing many firms have yet to act.

Last week

Kyndryl expands Google Cloud service for AI workloads
Private Cloud

Kyndryl expands Google Cloud service for AI workloads

Kyndryl broadens Google Cloud deal to help enterprises modernise applications and run AI workloads across regulated hybrid environments.

Last month

Wiz expands AI security coverage across cloud & edge
Shadow IT

Wiz expands AI security coverage across cloud & edge

Wiz adds Red Agent preview and wider tools for AI code, Databricks, multicloud services and edge risk across cloud environments.

Last month

Elastic ties security platform to Google's air-gapped cloud
Public Sector

Elastic ties security platform to Google's air-gapped cloud

Elastic and Google add AI-driven threat detection to air-gapped cloud systems as defence and government customers seek tighter data sovereignty.

Last month

DE-CIX expands reach at New York's 60 Hudson Street
Colocation

DE-CIX expands reach at New York's 60 Hudson Street

DE-CIX deepens New York footprint with QTD1 deal at 60 Hudson Street, becoming first neutral provider to serve four operators in the building.

Last month

SUSE launches AI Factory with NVIDIA for enterprise control
Cloud Services

SUSE launches AI Factory with NVIDIA for enterprise control

SUSE and NVIDIA unveil an enterprise AI stack aimed at regulated sectors, offering on-premise control, governance and sovereignty for production use.

Last month

Peer Software expands partner programme for hybrid file data
Storage

Peer Software expands partner programme for hybrid file data

Peer Software deepens channel push with enhanced Partner Programme, adding incentives, training and a file analysis tool for hybrid environments.

Last month

QNX expands NVIDIA tie-up for safety-critical edge AI
Robotics

QNX expands NVIDIA tie-up for safety-critical edge AI

QNX deepens NVIDIA alliance to bring safety-rated edge AI to robotics, hospitals and factories with IGX Thor and Halos stack.

Last month

Vultr, SUSE & Dell launch open AI Kubernetes stack
Public Sector

Vultr, SUSE & Dell launch open AI Kubernetes stack

Vultr, SUSE and Dell have unveiled a sovereign-ready Kubernetes and AI stack for enterprises seeking open infrastructure across cloud, edge and on-premises.

Last month

Data centre liquid cooling market set for rapid growth
Trends & Predictions

Data centre liquid cooling market set for rapid growth

Liquid cooling is moving into the mainstream as AI workloads drive demand for denser data centres and operators seek lower energy use, forecasts show.

Last month

Equinix launches Fabric Intelligence for AI networks
Private Cloud

Equinix launches Fabric Intelligence for AI networks

Equinix adds AI-driven network controls as enterprises race to scale distributed workloads.

Last month

Schneider Electric & Microsoft unveil Azure AI factory tools
Hybrid Cloud

Schneider Electric & Microsoft unveil Azure AI factory tools

Schneider Electric and Microsoft say their Azure AI-powered industrial copilot can cut engineering time, speed plant changes and streamline automation.

Last month