Archive for category: Edge Insights

Out-of-band digital-key access control for better physical security

2024-12-09

Read Time: 5 minutes

Ensuring physical access control to IT infrastructure is critical for organizations and businesses of all sizes, whether that infrastructure is a computer room, telecom closet, or on-premises data center. Physical keys, fobs and RFID cards can be lost or stolen, however, and staffing changes may necessitate replacing locks or issuing new keys on a frequent basis. An out-of-band digital-key security system brings numerous advantages to physical access control.

The Benefits of Repatriation: Embracing Edge Computing Appliances for VDI in Smaller Facilities

2024-11-08

Read Time: 4 minutes

As more organizations recognize the limitations of traditional cloud solutions, the trend of repatriation — moving workloads back from the cloud to on-premises environments — has gained traction. This shift can be particularly beneficial for businesses operating smaller, distributed facilities with space, power, and cooling constraints. Leveraging Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) in conjunction with compact Edge Computing Appliances presents a transformative opportunity for these environments.

The Evolution of HCI: From Software to Hardware

2024-09-27

Read Time: 4 minutes

In an effort to streamline IT operations and contribute to sustainability goals, organizations increasingly turn to hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI), which typically refers to converting computing, networking, and storage into a unified software platform. When combined with the growing trend to move towards the edge, where data is generated and consumed closer to end-users, there is a concurrent need to extend convergence beyond software, and into hardware. Hyper-converged Edge Computing Appliances combine the benefits of hardware and software to enable localized data processing, integrated IT resources, and sustainable operational models.