Vertiv Defines Four Primary Edge Archetypes And Their Technology Requirements
Research results will help identify requirements, optimize infrastructure.
Vertiv, formerly Emerson Network Power, has released Defining Four Edge Archetypes and their Technology Requirements, a global, research-based analysis of network edge use cases, resulting in the identification of four main archetypes for edge applications and the technology required to support them. Vertiv edge experts, in conjunction with an independent third-party consulting firm, identified more than 100 use cases and refined the initial list to 24 considered to have the greatest impact on businesses and endusers, based on projected growth, criticality, and financial impact.
Experts identified data-centric sets of workload requirements for each edge use case and corresponding needs for performance, availability, and security. They examined specific performance requirements, including latency, availability, scalability, and security, in conjunction with the need for encryption, authentication, and regulatory compliance. They also looked at the need to integrate with existing or legacy applications and other data sources, while considering the number of edge locations in a given network.