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Schneider Electric's SmartBunker Provides Smarter, More Secure Datacenters at the Edge
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By APC Schneider | 16/6/2016
In this study, IDC examines the recently launched micro datacenter solutions from Schneider Electric. This document looks at the solutions in the context of the rapidly expanding market for edge-ofnetwork solutions as the Internet of Thing begins to ramp up quickly.
Battery Technology for Data Centers: VRLA vs. Li-ion
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By APC Schneider | 16/6/2016
Lithium-ion battery prices have decreased over the years and are now becoming a viable option for data center UPS. This paper provides a brief overview of li-ion batteries in comparison to VRLA batteries for static UPS applications, including optimal chemistries and technologies. A 10-year total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis is provided showing li-ion is 39% less than VRLA despite their capital cost premium. A sensitivity analysis reveals the TCO drivers. Finally we discuss li-ion batteries for retrofit and new UPS applications and the effect of temperature on battery life, runtime, and cooling.
The Drivers and Benefits of Edge Computing
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By APC Schneider | 16/6/2016
Internet use is trending towards bandwidth-intensive content and an increasing number of attached “things”. At the same time, mobile telecom networks and data networks are converging into a cloud computing architecture. To support needs today and tomorrow, computing power and storage is being inserted out on the network edge in order to lower data transport time and increase availability. Edge computing brings bandwidth-intensive content and latency-sensitive applications closer to the user or data source. This white paper explains the drivers of edge computing and explores the various types of edge computing available.
Why Cloud Computing is Requiring us to Rethink Resiliency at the Edge
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By APC Schneider | 21/11/2016
Use of cloud computing by enterprise companies is growing rapidly. A greater dependence on cloud-based applications means businesses must rethink the level of redundancy of the physical infrastructure equipment (power, cooling, networking) remaining on-premise, at the “Edge”. In this paper, we describe and critique the common physical infrastructure practices seen today, propose a method of analyzing the resiliency needed, and discuss best practices that will ensure employees remain connected to their business critical applications.