From time to time the HostingJournalist.com editorial staff publishes a special selection of editorial pieces on a certain topic or trend. The HostingJournalist.com editor’s picks are being marked as #HJPICKS on our social media channels. This time our editors provide you with a Top 7 list of the most notable Edge Computing news stories of 2023.
OVHcloud in Exclusive Talks to Acquire Edge Computing Specialist, gridscale
Michel PaulinAugust 2023 - Global cloud hosting provider OVHcloud is now engaged in exclusive talks for the entire acquisition of gridscale, a provider of flexible multi-cloud and edge computing solutions based in Germany that specializes in hyperconverged infrastructure. This strategic purchase represents another key milestone for OVHcloud since it enables the group to accelerate its global deployment and to reach the very fast-growing market of edge computing. Read the full story.
“The solutions that the gridscale teams have created are impressive, and we will be delighted to include them into OVHcloud. Our approaches and our body of knowledge are very compatible with one another and quite complimentary,” said Michel Paulin is the CEO of OVHcloud.
Gcore, NHN Cloud Team Up to Drive Cloud and Edge Innovation Globally
Andre ReitenbachApril 2023 - Gcore and NHN Cloud have announced a strategic partnership to advance cloud and edge innovation globally, according to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the two companies. NHN Cloud, a division of the South Korean tech and gaming giant NHN Group, will provide Gcore with access to the Asia Pacific market, while Gcore will serve as NHN Cloud’s strategic partner in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Read the full story.
Andre Reitenbach, CEO of Gcore, said that the partnership with NHN Cloud, one of the outstanding technology innovators in the Asia Pacific region, would promote innovation in the fields of edge and cloud computing.
Expert Blog: Introduction to Edge Computing – Its Benefits and Challenges
Grace LauApril 2023 - The Internet is a vast decentralized network that facilitates communication between machines on a monumental scale. In fact, by 2025 it is estimated that we will produce 463 exabytes of data every day globally. That is equivalent to 5.36 quadrillion bytes per second! On such a grand scale, you may wonder how this data reaches the correct locations in acceptable times? Read the full story.
“Well, this very question has given rise to the idea of ‘edge computing’. In simple terms, edge computing means that computer workloads are kept at the ‘edge’ of their networks. Crucially, they are kept as close to the data’s point of origin as possible. This means that data does not have to be beamed to and from a centralized server for processing. Rather, distributed computational power stores and processes the data in localized sites,” stated Grace Lau, Director of Growth Content at Dialpad.
HPE Buys Security Service Edge Provider Axis Security
Phil MottramMarch 2023 - Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced its acquisition of Israel-based cloud security provider Axis Security, a move aimed at expanding its edge-to-cloud security capabilities. HPE’s unified Secure Access Services Edge (SASE) solution will be strengthened by Axis Security’s Security Services Edge (SSE) platform, addressing the growing demand for integrated networking and security solutions delivered as-a-service. Read the full story.
“The convergence of Aruba and Axis Security solutions will transform edge-to-cloud connectivity with a comprehensive SASE solution that provides enterprises with the highest levels of security for both IoT devices and all users’ access across geographically distributed locations,” said Phil Mottram, Executive VP and General Manager, HPE Aruba Networking.
IDC: Investments in Edge Computing Will Amount to $208 Bn in 2023
Alexandra RotaruFebruary 2023 - In 2023, there will likely be $208 billion invested globally in edge computing, up 13.1% from 2022. According to the Worldwide Edge Expenditure Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC), enterprise and service provider spending on hardware, software, and services for edge solutions is anticipated to continue growing at this rate through 2026 and reach around $317 billion. Read the full story.
“Despite different headwinds impacting buyers’ spending behavior, especially in Europe, edge computing remains one of the most resilient and attractive areas of investments, growing globally at a double-digit rate over the next five years,” said Alexandra Rotaru, Senior Research Analyst, Data & Analytics Group at IDC.
EdgeNext Acquires ChinaCache’s International CDN Operations
Robert ShaFebruary 2023 - ChinaCache’s international operations were successfully acquired by EdgeNext, a globally scalable edge cloud service provider that powers content delivery, security acceleration, and edge computing solutions. Among Chinese CDN service providers, ChinaCache was one of the first to enter the international market. Read the full story.
“As part of our strategy to develop and make investments in our international cloud delivery company, we are thrilled to have completed the strategic purchase of ChinaCache’s abroad operations. We are thrilled to welcome ChinaCache customers and workers to the EdgeNext family,” said Robert Sha, CEO at EdgeNext.
Telco-Optimized Edge Computing Platform Released by SUSE
Keith BasilFebruary 2023 - The SUSE Adaptive Telco Infrastructure Platform (ATIP), a telco-optimized edge computing platform that enables telecom businesses to expedite and future-proof network modernization, was just unveiled. The new telco infrastructure solution is open and adaptable and tuned for telco-grade performance while it can streamline telco operations at scale. Read the full story.
“Telecom operators are looking for flexible solutions to modernize their existing networks, help rollout 5G networks quickly and adopt open frameworks, such as Open RAN while navigating disaggregation of their networks,” said Keith Basil, SUSE Edge General Manager.
