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Edge Data Center Growth Opportunities

Publisher Frost & Sullivan
Published Jan 16, 2024
SKU # MC18451670

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Edge Data Center Growth Opportunities



Edge computing refers to processing and computing data as close to the point of origin as feasible, enabling near-real-time decisions and insights to drive better outcomes. It is computing that moves intelligence, processing, analytics, and communication capabilities closer to the data source. The goal is to reduce latency while ensuring highly efficient networks, operations, service delivery, and user experience.

Edge data centers are ideal for workloads that require low latency, high performance, and real-time processing. It is a preferred choice for content and media companies and enterprises looking for real-time analytics, low-latency, and experience-driven applications.

Edge data centers are strategically distributed across Tier II locations to address emerging local workloads. In these locations, edge data centers address regulatory compliance and data sovereignty concerns by keeping specific data within geographical boundaries and provide greater control and security.

This report highlights the key trends creating opportunities in the edge data center space. It covers a strategic imperative, detailed overview of edge computing, technological shifts accelerating the need for edge data centers, service provider initiatives, ways forward, and growth opportunities.

Table of Contents

Strategic Imperatives
Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Data Center (DC) Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Defining Edge Data Centers
Defining the Digital Edge
Defining the Digital Edge (continued)
Transformational Levers Driving the Need for a New Architecture
Edge Data Centers: Growth Environment
Market Overview: Edge DCs
Edge DC Workload Measures
Low-latency Use Cases Accelerating a Decentralized Digital Infrastructure Landscape
Low-latency Use Cases Accelerating a Decentralized Digital Infrastructure Landscape (continued)
AI Workload and Real-time Processing Edge Infrastructure
AI Workload and Real-time Processing Edge Infrastructure (continued)
5G Creating Greater Consumption of Edge Digital Technologies
5G Creating Greater Consumption of Edge Digital Technologies (continued)
More IoT Devices Requiring a High Volume of Data Processing Closer to a Low Bandwidth Source
More IoT Devices Requiring a High Volume of Data Processing Closer to a Low Bandwidth Source (continued)
Edge DCs and the New Architecture
Edge Data Centers: Growth Opportunity Analysis
Existing and Planned Edge Infrastructure Use
Enterprise Priorities for Choosing Edge Location
Service Provider Initiatives
Pillars of Edge DC Strategy
The DC Ecosystem
Service Provider Segments Focusing on Edge
Hyperscalers and Carrier-neutral Colocation Service Providers
Niche Edge DC Providers
Recent Edge Developments, 2022–2023
Recent Edge Developments, 2022–2023 (continued)
Recent Edge Developments, 2022–2023 (continued)
Telecom Service Providers
The Way Forward
The Hybrid Strategy
The Shift Toward Edge Architecture
Key Questions to Consider
Building New Capabilities
Growth Opportunity Universe
Growth Opportunity 1: Edge DC for Colocation Services
Growth Opportunity 1: Edge DC for Colocation Services (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: Edge Advisory Services for Enterprise Architecture
Growth Opportunity 2: Edge Advisory Services for Enterprise Architecture (continued)
List of Exhibits
Legal Disclaimer

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