Schneider Electric Announces Micro Data Center Solutions for Edge Computing Applications

SOURCE: Schneider Electric

New solutions address the growth of connected devices and data applications where latency and processing speed are concerns.

WEST KINGSTON, R.I. and NEW YORK, June 15, 2015 – Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, today announced the launch of its new micro data center solution portfolio. These solutions are ideal for customers who need to reduce latency and quickly add capacity while ensuring a secure and easy to manage environment. Delivered in a single enclosure, the benefits of the new micro data center solutions include power, cooling and management software to support a self contained, secure computing environment.

“Through this new offer, Schneider Electric is addressing the latency, bandwidth and processing speed challenges customers are facing with the growth of connected devices and data applications,” said Dave Johnson, Senior Vice President, Data Center Solutions, Schneider Electric. “We are already seeing the emergence of edge applications in retail and industrial applications, and we believe the need for edge computing will only grow as the Internet of Things expands into commercial applications.”

Schneider Electric’s micro data center physical infrastructure solutions include the enclosure, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), power distribution, management software (DCIM), environmental monitoring, cooling and security – all tested, assembled, packaged and then shipped together in a factory environment.

Solutions include:

• * SmartBunker SX: traditional for IT rooms
• * SmartBunker CX: optimized for office environments
• * SmartBunker FX: ruggedized for any environment
• * SmartShelter : multi-rack, ruggedized for any environment

Key solutions benefits include the following:

• * Simplified management

• * High levels of security

• * Optimized installation and operating cost

• * Configured, delivered and installed in the shortest possible time

• * Reliability via standardization and factory testing

Industry analysts agree that a unified approach to micro data centers will allow for more seamless adoption at an organizational scale. “Localized or micro data centers are a fact of life, but by applying a self-contained, scalable and remotely managed solution and process, CIOs can reduce costs, improve agility, and introduce new levels of compliance and service continuity,” said David Cappuccio, vice president, distinguished analyst and chief of research for the Infrastructure teams at Gartner. “Creating micro data centers is something companies have done for years, but often in an ad hoc manner. By partnering with vendors, and creating a consistent and standardized architecture, enterprises can regain control of these critical assets, and increase the ability to rapidly introduce site-specific services, while reducing risks and operational costs, and improving service levels.” Gartner, “Apply a Self-Contained Solution to Micro Data Centers”, David Cappuccio, 26 January 2015 Document #G00268769

The new micro data center solutions are now available in North America and will release globally during 2015. Each solution has specific options available and can be customized upon request. Please visit: here for more information.

About Schneider Electric

As a global specialist in energy management and automation with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in Non-residential & Residential Buildings, Industries & Machines Manufacturers, Utilities & Infrastructure and Data Centers & Networks. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the Group’s 170,000 employees achieved revenues of 25 billion euros in 2014, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations make the most of their energy.

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