CLOUD & 5G
“ At Schneider Electric , we see ourselves as the strategic partner that can offer a whole ecosystem approach for telcos to build out innovative infrastructure for tomorrow ’ s needs ”
ANDRES VASQUEZ GLOBAL SEGMENT DIRECTOR , SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
“ At Schneider Electric , we see ourselves as the strategic partner that can offer a whole ecosystem approach for telcos to build out innovative infrastructure for tomorrow ’ s needs .
“ We are fully aware of the challenges in implementing edge computing and have both the experience and the portfolio to ensure it can be done securely , efficiently and in a timely manner .”
The rise of edge and AI As AI workloads become increasingly critical to enterprise strategies , they are changing data architectures and infrastructure requirements .
Generative AI applications , such as large language models and image synthesis , are particularly computeintensive and latency-sensitive . By processing these workloads at the edge , enterprises can achieve realtime responsiveness , reduced network congestion and enhanced data privacy and security .
However , these opportunities do not come without challenges . Andres outlines three major challenges that traditional telcos , cloud service providers and data centre colocation providers face when building an edge data centre ecosystem .
The first challenge , he says , is creating a multi-access edge framework , which requires retrofitting legacy infrastructure to systems based on standard IT server hardware and software based on open standards . It also demands solid relationships and partnerships among telcos , colocation providers and hyperscalers to distribute data processing according to latency needs and clarify roles in building , owning
80 July 2024