to match . What ’ s needed is a micro data centre that is as dynamic as the customer ’ s edge application ,” Connor advises .
“ Furthermore , by adopting a modular architecture users can scale as demands require it , and without the need to deploy additional containerised systems . This approach alone offers significant benefits , including a 20-30 % cost-saving , compared with conventional ‘ pre-integrated ’, micro data centre designs ,” Connor adds .
According to Grayson , the sector ’ s growth is sustainable , so long as micro data centres are designed using off-the-shelf technology and not bespoke custom solutions . “ The customised solution might seem like the best answer at first . Still , when you are trying to mass produce the number of micro data centres that the edge will require , their costs could not only balloon , but you might not have the benefit of a seasoned supply chain and maintenance support .”
Grayson also stresses that these micro data centres cannot be the older style telecom huts but that , instead , “ they must have full data centre functionality in a smaller form factor ”. He adds : “ They must also be able to run lights out with a software layer that will enable you to control hundreds , if not thousands , without the additional headcount and associated costs .”
Michie corroborates this industry stance , advising that “ the massive growth of IoT applications has only just begun and can only succeed if organisations adopt a decentralised strategy to data processing ”.
“ It is essential they strike the right balance , which they will get if they opt for a network of edge data centres that have genuinely wide geographical coverage along with highspeed and diverse network connectivity for maximum resilience and low latency .”
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