MongoDB has launched MongoDB Atlas for the Edge, a set of capabilities that would enable organizations to build, deploy, and manage reliable, data-driven applications anywhere. This includes devices, on-premises data centers, and major cloud providers. With MongoDB Atlas for the Edge, data is securely stored and synchronized in real time across data sources and destinations, providing “highly available, resilient, and reliable applications.”
Organizations can now use MongoDB Atlas for the Edge to build, deploy, and manage applications accessible virtually anywhere for use cases like connected vehicles, smart factories, and supply chain optimization without the complexity typically associated with operating distributed applications at the edge.
Sahir Azam, Chief Product Officer at MongoDB, said that "Flexibility and abstracting away complexity is one of the key attributes of a development experience that our customers have come to expect from us."
Managed AWS Edge Infrastructure
Advancements in edge computing would offer significant opportunities for organizations to deploy distributed applications to reach end users anywhere with real-time experiences. However, many organizations today lack the technical expertise to manage the complexity of networking and high volumes of distributed data required to deliver reliable applications that run anywhere,” according to MongoDB. Many edge deployments would involve stitching together hardware and software solutions from multiple vendors, resulting in complex and fragile systems that are often built using legacy technology that is limited by one-way data movement and requires specialized skills to manage and operate.
MongoDB Atlas for the Edge would eliminate this complexity by providing capabilities to build, manage, and deploy distributed applications that can securely use real-time data in the cloud and at the edge “with high availability, resilience, and reliability.” Tens of thousands of customers and millions of developers would rely on MongoDB Atlas to run business-critical applications for real-time inventory management, predictive maintenance, and high-volume financial transactions.
"High reliability and ultra-low latency are key requirements that impact customers' ability to access and process their data. This is where AWS's edge services help meet customers' data-intensive workload needs," said Amir Rao, Director of Product Management for Telco at AWS. "With MongoDB Atlas for the Edge, customers can take advantage of managed edge infrastructure like AWS Local Zones, AWS Wavelength, and AWS Outposts to process data closer to end users and power applications across generative AI and machine learning, IoT, and robotics - making it easier for them to build, manage, and deploy their applications anywhere."
“Atlas for the Edge delivers a consistent development experience across the data layer for applications running anywhere - from mobile devices, kiosks in retail locations, remote manufacturing facilities, and on-premises data centers all the way to the cloud,” added Sahir Azam. “Now, customers can more easily build and manage distributed applications securely using data at the edge with high availability, resilience, and reliability - and without the complexity and heavy lifting of managing complex edge deployments.”
