Emerson Network Power Underscores Need for Converged Infrastructures to Support IoT and Edge Computing
Announcement posted by Vertiv 24 Oct 2016
Sydney, Australia [October 24, 2016] – Emerson Network Power, soon to become Vertiv, today underscored the need for converged infrastructures that provide scalable, agile and efficient support to critical networks amid the proliferation of internet-connected devices and edge computing architecture.
“Internet-connected sensors and devices, coupled with consumer demand to have access to information instantaneously have resulted in an increasing pressure to deliver distributed computing where it is needed,” says Robert Linsdell, managing director of Emerson Network Power in Australia and New Zealand. “With predictions estimating the number of internet connected devices to reach 4.5 billion by 2020, C-level executives and senior IT managers must invest in the right infrastructure to support this trend.”
The idea of edge computing is closely tied to the Internet of Things (IoT). By moving computing power away from the core towards the edges of the network, edge computing significantly reduces latency and improves the delivery of digital services to customers in different locations. However, edge computing requires a different approach when it comes to critical infrastructure.
“Both edge computing and IoT are challenging the centralised data centre model as we know it,” Linsdell adds. “Standardisation, scalability and low footprint becomes critical, while remote management is also essential as IT managers will have to manage multiple core and edge infrastructure sites at one time.”
Converged infrastructure solutions enable enterprises to scale up or down depending on their needs. These solutions combine high-efficiency thermal management, power protection, remote management, and security in a row or rack-based enclosure that can be deployed in almost any environment. Remote management also enables IT managers to easily manage core and edge infrastructure for maximum availability and efficiency.
Emerson Network Power will be showcasing its latest converged infrastructure solutions at the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Australia from October 24th to 27th. Learn more about the SmartCabinet™ and the SmartRow™ solutions by dropping by Stand 15.
Linsdell will also be giving a presentation to outline best practices in being ready for and dealing with massive power outages, such as the recent state-wide blackout that hit South Australia. Emerson worked closely with its customers in the region to protect their critical data centre infrastructure during the outage.
To learn more about our converged infrastructure solutions, visit www.EmersonNetworkPower.Asia.
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About Emerson Network Power
Emerson Network Power is the world’s leading provider of critical infrastructure technologies and life cycle services for information and communications technology systems. With an expansive portfolio of intelligent, rapidly deployable hardware and software solutions for power, thermal and infrastructure management, Emerson Network Power enables efficient, highly-available networks. On August 2, 2016, Emerson announced it would sell its Network Power business to Platinum Equity. The sale is expected to close by December 31, 2016, at which time Emerson Network Power will become Vertiv. Learn more at
www.EmersonNetworkPower.Asia.
“Internet-connected sensors and devices, coupled with consumer demand to have access to information instantaneously have resulted in an increasing pressure to deliver distributed computing where it is needed,” says Robert Linsdell, managing director of Emerson Network Power in Australia and New Zealand. “With predictions estimating the number of internet connected devices to reach 4.5 billion by 2020, C-level executives and senior IT managers must invest in the right infrastructure to support this trend.”
The idea of edge computing is closely tied to the Internet of Things (IoT). By moving computing power away from the core towards the edges of the network, edge computing significantly reduces latency and improves the delivery of digital services to customers in different locations. However, edge computing requires a different approach when it comes to critical infrastructure.
“Both edge computing and IoT are challenging the centralised data centre model as we know it,” Linsdell adds. “Standardisation, scalability and low footprint becomes critical, while remote management is also essential as IT managers will have to manage multiple core and edge infrastructure sites at one time.”
Converged infrastructure solutions enable enterprises to scale up or down depending on their needs. These solutions combine high-efficiency thermal management, power protection, remote management, and security in a row or rack-based enclosure that can be deployed in almost any environment. Remote management also enables IT managers to easily manage core and edge infrastructure for maximum availability and efficiency.
Emerson Network Power will be showcasing its latest converged infrastructure solutions at the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Australia from October 24th to 27th. Learn more about the SmartCabinet™ and the SmartRow™ solutions by dropping by Stand 15.
Linsdell will also be giving a presentation to outline best practices in being ready for and dealing with massive power outages, such as the recent state-wide blackout that hit South Australia. Emerson worked closely with its customers in the region to protect their critical data centre infrastructure during the outage.
To learn more about our converged infrastructure solutions, visit www.EmersonNetworkPower.Asia.
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About Emerson Network Power
Emerson Network Power is the world’s leading provider of critical infrastructure technologies and life cycle services for information and communications technology systems. With an expansive portfolio of intelligent, rapidly deployable hardware and software solutions for power, thermal and infrastructure management, Emerson Network Power enables efficient, highly-available networks. On August 2, 2016, Emerson announced it would sell its Network Power business to Platinum Equity. The sale is expected to close by December 31, 2016, at which time Emerson Network Power will become Vertiv. Learn more at
www.EmersonNetworkPower.Asia.