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Data Centers for IT / OT Convergence Schneider Electric
mission-critical infrastructure , both within harsh indoor and outdoor environments ,” explains Marc Garner , VP of Schneider Electric ’ s Secure Power Division in the UK . Garner oversees Schneider ’ s industryleading line of ruggedized micro mobile data centres , the EcoStruxure Micro Data Center R-Series . The line was launched in late 2020 and is already solving problems from the high street to high-risk warzones . “ With digital transformation demands accelerating at a rapid pace , the types and designs of micro data centres are also quickly evolving ,” Garner adds .
The diverse array of environments that a micro edge data centre can face present some interesting design challenges , including the need for standardisation and integration , a higher degree of physical security and resiliency , critical space savings , and remote management , servicing and maintenance .
68 April 2021