Recent announcements around partnerships and investments into satellite technology have led many to pay attention to what part satellites could play in future development of digital infrastructure and data centers. While satellites are not a new technology, their uses particularly in the edge computing space, are expected to grow significantly alongside private 5G, as edge use cases mature. As many companies look at satellites and their ground stations as solutions for connectivity in more remote areas, what is the reality?

Our panel of experts will cover the latest developments in satellite technology and how further edge deployment has increased an interest in investing in satellites. We will also explore what recent announcements around large corporations and their edge computing plans tell us about the state of the market and what could satellites mean for the data center industry as a whole going forward?