The global edge computing market is expected to reach $9 billion by 2024, a significant increase from the current level of $2.8 billion, according to a study by MarketsandMarkets. Gartner also considers edge computing to be one of the 10 most important IT trends in 2020. Enterprises that rely on edge computing benefit in many ways. They understand a strong focus on edge computing will enable them to better connect remote enterprise locations, reduce latency and the risk of network downtime, and distribute loads across the network. In addition, edge sites enable companies to meet regional legal requirements — essential for companies that must adhere to government regulations and compliance requirements.
Once centralized networks are morphing into networks of distributed, dynamically interconnected systems spanning clouds, microservices, and software-defined networks. As a result, distributed edge data center sites, which are rooms with only a few racks or even “data centers in a box,” are becoming a more critical component of the dispersed IT required in today’s environment.