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clrmoney
clrmoney
7/25/2017 7:02:51 AM
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Edge computing on deck
With AT&T being with augmented and virtual reality is something great and interesting because what they have to offer to make things easier will make AT&T more valuable.

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freehe
freehe
7/26/2017 7:38:14 PM
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Re: Edge computing on deck
@clrmoney, I still can't believe how much AT&T has grown as a company. A phone company that is now one of the top telco and technology companies. They have truly become a leader in the technology industry. I can't wait to see what else AT&T has in the future.

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DHagar
DHagar
7/27/2017 4:46:06 PM
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Re: Edge computing on deck
@freehe, I fully agree with your assessment.  They are becoming a leading innovator. 

Their applications and learning of how to best apply edge computing will continue to keep them as an industry leader and enable them to deliver superior service options.

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dcawrey
dcawrey
7/30/2017 2:46:18 PM
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Re: Edge computing on deck
Great points. One has to wonder whether the emergence of VR will be the actually hardware. Or if its all going to be about getting edge computing out to the masses so the network can do a lot of the heavy lifting. 

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DHagar
DHagar
7/31/2017 6:21:06 PM
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Re: Edge computing on deck
@dcawrey, good analysis.  I am thinking it is beyond the hardware and will be driven more by the applications with edge computing.

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mhhf1ve
mhhf1ve
8/1/2017 5:49:05 PM
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Re: Edge computing on deck
I wonder how edge computing will really turn out since major data centers are located near cheap energy or cooling. Cell towers and "the edge" are located near population centers, so the energy costs could be significant and not very efficient. 

Maybe we'll see more offshore data centers near populated cities as a hybrid solution? The ocean (or lake or big river) can provide cheap cooling for an underwater data center.... and 90+% of humans live near a body of water.

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DHagar
DHagar
8/1/2017 6:02:47 PM
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Re: Edge computing on deck
@mhhf1ve, interesting thoughts - as always!

What I am seeing is more of a hybrid.  With the increasing networkings and SDN/NFV, the continuous flow of data (which I view edge computing as contributing to) feeds into highly efficient data centers that, via cloud, can be located anywhere. 

You are absolutely correct that cooling and reducing energy for major centers is advancing, but I believe that is one of the areas in which their ultimate efficiences will make them unbeatable in their ability to scale and deliver.

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mhhf1ve
mhhf1ve
8/1/2017 6:09:13 PM
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Re: Edge computing on deck
Perhaps as solar panels get cheaper, these small edge datacenters will be self-contained units that can power themselves?

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DHagar
DHagar
8/2/2017 6:17:24 PM
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Re: Edge computing on deck
@mhhf1ve, that certainly makes sense.  I think multiple types of "renewable" energy may become the long-term solutions.  The demand will probably establish a legitimate market.

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mhhf1ve
mhhf1ve
8/2/2017 6:42:03 PM
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Re: Edge computing on deck
It's also possible that data center drones will autonomously fly over us and provide edge apps and services along with wireless connectivity. Facebook is already working on the wireless drones that can fly indefinitely using solar power. Not sure if there's any energy leftover for edge computing, tho. Maybe someday.

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DHagar
DHagar
8/2/2017 6:53:58 PM
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Re: Edge computing on deck
@mhhf1ve, definitely developing.  That scenario I believe is right around the corner.  You are right, they will have their own sustainable energy. 

Maybe we will further develop micro renewable energy sources, as opposed to a centralized source of power, now that you mention it.

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mhhf1ve
mhhf1ve
8/3/2017 11:14:08 AM
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Re: Edge computing on deck
The IoT future is definitely going to need decentralized power sources, so I think we're going to be seeing more and more micro power plants.

Or at least more and more batteries everywhere to help even out the power loads over time....

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DHagar
DHagar
8/3/2017 5:13:06 PM
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Re: Edge computing on deck
@mhhf1ve, agreed.  That should be good news to Musk and the Tesla Corporation.

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mhhf1ve
mhhf1ve
8/4/2017 1:24:51 PM
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Re: Edge computing on deck
Musk is certainly firing on all cylinders (or batteries or whatever) recently, so it'll be interesting to see how his solar panels, batteries and cars/rockets figure into the future of IoT and broadband. SpaceX is even planning a LEO network of nanosats to create a wireless mesh communication network....  

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
8/4/2017 3:11:12 PM
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Re: Edge computing on deck
August has been here--and glad to see everyone has hit the ground running!!
Although such developments are welcome--it has to be mitigated by the very sense of security at the heart of the challenge we're all concerned asbout.     What happened in Congress, though, with the Inerenent of Things Cyber Security Act of 2017 is a solid start from the reporting I've reviewed....

 

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DHagar
DHagar
8/4/2017 5:16:21 PM
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Re: Edge computing on deck
@mhhf1ve, indeed!  Who knows, he may "accidently discover" the next breakthrough!

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
8/4/2017 3:12:28 PM
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Re: Edge computing on deck
Almost 20% of California Energy is being supplied by Renewables.   A guidance went out earlier this week regarding the upcoming eclipse--but still the need to embrace renewals as part of the broader challenge is ever so critical--isn't it?

 

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DHagar
DHagar
8/4/2017 5:18:28 PM
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Re: Edge computing on deck
@mouraryan, very true.  We have to better understand our utilization, the impact, and then look at best solutions.

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
8/4/2017 5:27:46 PM
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Re: Edge computing on deck
The question is whether we have the courage to look beyond the immediate. 

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DHagar
DHagar
8/4/2017 5:31:46 PM
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Re: Edge computing on deck
@mpouraryan, very true!  It will take that - I will be with you!

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dcawrey
dcawrey
7/31/2017 2:30:48 PM
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Re: Edge computing on deck
@DHagar They are certainly doing a good job maintaining that lead! 

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DHagar
DHagar
7/31/2017 6:44:03 PM
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Re: Edge computing on deck
@dcawrey, great observation.  I am also thinking that is why their platform model works so well for them.

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afwriter
afwriter
7/26/2017 4:24:38 PM
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Interesting Stuff
@Mike great article full of some interesting ideas. I can't say that I know too much about edge computing but it looks interesting. My only question is, Is this putting too much reliability on 5G? Couldn't something go terribly wrong if the cloud were to be compromised in some way?

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Mike Robuck
Mike Robuck
7/26/2017 5:38:57 PM
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Re: Interesting Stuff
This isn't a direct answer your question, and I'm not sure what the answer is, but we've been having an internal debate on LR about fog vs. edge computing. Here's a story Iain Morris wrote. 

 

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freehe
freehe
7/26/2017 7:34:47 PM
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Edge Computing
I agree, this was a good article. I don't know anything about edge computing but it sounds exciting. I wonder what other companies are considering using edge computing since it reduces bandwidth needed and can be use with IoT and AI.

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freehe
freehe
7/26/2017 7:36:40 PM
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5G Edge Computing
@afwriter. I am also curious about the security measures if any that exist for 5G and edge computing. This should be at the top of list for the strategic/implementation plan. In many instances only basic security measures are put in place until a data breach occurs. 

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afwriter
afwriter
7/27/2017 11:09:29 AM
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Re: 5G Edge Computing
Security should always be a top priority when it comes to computing and the cloud. Hopefully, it is something that is already being addressed here. 

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DHagar
DHagar
9/11/2017 5:08:34 PM
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Re: customer care outsourcing
@dhruv raina, good point.  The consumer is really the driver today.  Providing information in usable format for the consumer will truly expand the demand and become a competitive edge.

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DHagar
DHagar
10/23/2017 7:29:55 PM
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Re: customer care outsourcing
@dhruv raina, plus if we focus on the customer and their needs we will make better decisions and sort out the truly important from the unimportant.

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