Colocation &
Outsourcing
‘Experts
have
predicted
that edge
computing
potentially
represents
a soft
underbelly
for cyber
security.’
or as the last piece of the puzzle,
as we become more reliant on
technology this approach needs to
change. Over the years we’ve seen
data centre deployment projects
that have often been fragmented,
with focus on available land and
power. Once the location has been
chosen, power and connectivity
providers would be contracted to
deliver the required services, which
could involve disruption as these
are put in place. Moving forward,
the location and deployment of
edge data centres needs to be
part of an integrated planning
process which informs the
placement of the critical facilities
in relation to infrastructure and
adjoining usages.
One of the major factors
that needs to be considered is
around data centre security.
Cyber-attacks are increasing in
both scal