Connect | New York // DCD>Debate: Pushing the Edge - Is the race for low-latency computing too risky?

Edge computing is quickly becoming a vital component of data center infrastructure, driven by the surge in IoT services, the need for faster data processing, and tighter compliance requirements. As applications like AI push for low-latency, high-speed data, edge computing offers the promise of meeting needs that some cloud solutions simply can't. But it's still early for some, with many businesses hesitant to embrace edge due to security concerns, difficulty scaling, lack of standardization, and a tight supply of new servers, chips, and racks.

The question remains: Can edge computing truly live up to its hype, or are we witnessing the growing pains of an emerging technology still far from ready for widespread adoption? Will hyperscalers deliver edge's promise or is there room for disruptive innovation from micro-data centers across urban and rural landscapes?

Under the Chatham House Rule, this DCD>Debate invites industry experts to unravel these pivotal issues shaping the landscape of data center evolution.