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Edge computing: driving new partnerships

Vast global uptake of 5G / IoT devices and network convergence is resulting in a huge data growth. Shifting processing and cloud functionalities from data centres to numerous smaller distributed edge facilities will help overcome intrinsic limitations of the cloud as well as latency and security issues. Major technology companies see the opportunities and are forging new alliances around the edge.  


Verizon and IBM are going to be jointly developing enterprise products and services based around 5G and edge computing. The first offerings are geared towards mobile asset tracking and management solutions, which will be expanded to products for remote control robotics, plant automation and real-time video analysis. Verizon and Vodafone are participating in Amazon AWS' new edge computing initiative.

 

Microsoft and Cisco will partner on IoT and edge computing. "As computing resources and IoT networking devices become more powerful, the ability to manage vast amounts of data near the edge will mean infrastructure and operations teams are required to manage more advanced data workloads, while keeping pace with business needs," says Tony Shakib GM, Microsoft Azure IoT.

 

Digital Realty is going to connect its PlatformDIGITAL with Vapor IO's Kinetic Edge services. This will make it possible for the companies to provide low-latency edge applications using edge computing. The Kinetic Edge network provides a distributed mesh of local sites with exchange points connecting to private data centres, Internet providers, and cloud networks.  PlatformDIGITAL enables customers to build the network they need for core to cloud solutions.

 

Orange and Google Cloud are entering into a strategic partnership to accelerate the transformation of Orange’s IT infrastructure and develop cloud services, with a focus on edge computing. Google will provide cloud know-how, analytics, AI tools, digital transformation methodology and dedicated resources. Orange is bringing expertise in ICT services and its multi-national network infrastructure.

 

AT&T and Google are developing a Cloud platform using Google's AI and analytics. The companies aim to deliver a portfolio of 5G edge computing solutions that bring together AT&T’s network, Google Cloud’s leading technologies, and edge computing to help enterprises address business challenges. Google has also entered into new edge computing partnerships with AT&T and Telecom Italia.

 

Sony is looking into combining its image sensors with Microsoft’s Azure AI technology across cloud and edge taking a hybrid approach. Together, the companies aim to introduce enhanced capabilities for enterprise clients. The parties will explore incorporation of Microsoft’s advanced AI platform and tools in Sony consumer products, to provide highly intuitive and user-friendly AI experiences.