Data Centre Magazine April 2022 | Page 162

EDGEUNO
Focusing on edge computing rather than building massive-scale data centres EdgeUno operates its own data centre facility in Colombia , but its focus is on edge computing . The reason for this , Akcin explains , is that EdgeUno is not looking to compete with multi-billiondollar companies to build massive-scale data centres : “ This is not the problem . There are a lot of data centres in
Colombia , but what is missing is a connection hub where the centres and ISPs can come together and meet .”
EdgeUno currently provides the connection hub solution in Bogota .
It is also looking at creating an exchange point in Cairo , Egypt . As the market there opens up , Akcin says the company ’ s plan for the city is to form small partnerships with telecom agents . “ I wouldn ’ t really say we
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