CLOUD
“ THE MIGRATION OF CLOUD COMPUTING TO THE EDGE IS ENHANCING EFFICIENCY AND ADDRESSING REGULATORY CHALLENGES BY PROCESSING AND MANAGING DATA CLOSE TO ITS SOURCE ”
JOHN BRADSHAW DIRECTOR OF CLOUD COMPUTING & STRATEGY EMEA , AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES
“ However , it ’ s crucial to recognise that even in the short term , neglecting sustainability can have long-term consequences .”
According to research published by Cornell University , by 2025 , data centres are projected to consume 20 % of global electricity and emit up to 5.5 % of the world ’ s carbon emissions . “ As legislators inevitably act to address these concerns , we could see regulations , tax , tariff , non-tariff , or subsidies used as levers to drive carbon reductions ,” Bradshaw predicts .
Striking a balance between technological advancements , economic realities , and environmental responsibility poses a crucial challenge for cloud providers . “ In navigating this delicate equilibrium , the industry must not only innovate for efficiency but also champion sustainable solutions that resonate with the evolving priorities of businesses and the global community . Whether through the use of renewable energy , carbon offset initiatives , or other environmentally conscious practices , thwe commitment to building a sustainable Cloud infrastructure will play a pivotal role in shaping the industry ’ s future and fostering responsible technological growth .”
Cloud is moving closer to the edge The migration of resources closer to the edge is a pivotal development in the evolution of cloud computing , coming from increasing customer demand for faster access in a greater number of locations to their applications or platforms .
“ The future of cloud architecture necessitates precision in resource placement to meet the escalating demand for efficient and responsive services ,” Bradshaw describes . “ To navigate this evolving terrain , cloud providers will need to actively facilitate dynamic resource management , emphasising flexibility and responsiveness in our increasingly distributed computing environment .
“ Moving more cloud computing to the edge also means efficient data management will come into focus . The emphasis will increasingly be on processing and managing data as close to its source as possible , mitigating the need for extensive information transmission to other points . This approach not only enhances efficiency but also addresses regulatory and compliance challenges associated with data transfer , offering a more secure and streamlined computing environment .”
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