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        Nearby Computing, a company that specializes in Edge computing and orchestration solutions, has partnered with Alea, a public safety communications platform, to simplify and increase efficiency in deploying Alea's MCXPTT (Mission Critical Communications Push-to-Talk) application through the NearbyOne platform.
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        This partnership aims to streamline the deployment of Edge management and orchestration (EMO) solutions, lower entry barriers, minimize operational complexities, cut costs, and allow faster application deployment than previous methods.
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        Founded in 2018, Nearby Computing specializes in Edge computing and orchestration solutions. Its key products include the NearbyOne platform and the Nearby Ops solution. These products optimize performance, enhance scalability, and reduce latency for various industrial and enterprise applications.
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 <p>Nearby Computing, an Edge computing and orchestration solutions specialist, has partnered with the public safety communications platform Alea. The aim is to simplify and improve the efficiency of deploying Alea's MCXPTT (Mission Critical Communications Push-to-Talk) application using the NearbyOne platform. </p>
 <p>Through this partnership, the companies target to streamline the deployment of Edge management and orchestration (EMO) solutions, lower entry barriers, reduce operational complexities, cut down costs, and speed up application deployment compared to earlier methods. </p>
 <p>Nearby Computing, established in 2018, focuses on Edge computing and orchestration solutions. Its main products, the NearbyOne platform and the Nearby Ops solution, are designed to optimize performance, enhance scalability, and minimize latency across various industrial and enterprise applications.</p>
 
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Nearby Computing and Alea partner to streamline mission-critical communication app deployment

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<p>DataBank, a colocation provider specializing in Edge data centers, is in the process of developing two new data centers in Orangeburg, New York, in response to the increasing demand for IT infrastructure and services.</p>
<p>The completion of the first data center, known as LGA3, on the Orangeburg campus is anticipated by early 2025. It will have a capacity of 200,000 sq ft. The center is set to deliver 30 MW of critical power, with potential expansion to 45 MW through an on-site substation. There are ongoing plans for a second facility, referred to as LGA4.</p>

</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
</b> In April 2024, DataBank secured <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/28498"> USD 725 million in debt financing </a> to accelerate construction projects throughout several US cities and bolster its data center infrastructure. Presently, the company oversees a network of 69 data centers, collectively supporting a critical IT load of 473 MW.</p>

DataBank begins development of data centers at Orangeburg Data Center campus

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 <p>Edgio, a company that specializes in providing secure and speedy online services, has introduced a new tool called Attack Surface Management solution (ASM). This tool is designed to help locate web assets, create a list of technologies, pinpoint security risks, and manage responses to these vulnerabilities.</p>
 <p>Notable features of Edgio's ASM involve continual inventory monitoring of all external web applications, automated detection of potential threats, and a unified interface for managing the rectification of all security issues. Additionally, it provides web application and API protection (WAAP) to guard against DDoS and malevolent code injection threats.&nbsp;</p>
 
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</b> The announcement comes after Edgio launched a <a href="https:<br>
//siliconangle.com/2023/04/18/new-edgio-solution-mitigates-malicious-bots-providing-observability-good-bots/"> new bot management solution </a> that leverages machine learning to detect and mitigate a wide range of evolving and malicious bots. Furthermore, in late 2023, Edgio raised <a href="https:<br>
//www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231114321677/en/Edgio-Inc.-Announces-New-Capital-Infusion-to-Drive-Growth-Strategies#:<br>
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text=PHOENIX--(BUSINESS%20WIRE)--,%2466%20million%20of%20new%20financing."> USD 66 million </a> in post-IPO debt to strengthen its financial position and support the execution of its strategic objectives.</p>

Edgio launches attack surface management for continuous web application threat management

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 <p>ZEDEDA, an edge management and orchestration firm, has launched a new product, "ZEDEDA Edge Sync". This solution is designed to overcome connectivity issues in Edge deployments with inconsistent cloud access.</p>
 <p>This tool aids in the monitoring and management of edge node fleets, especially in areas with no network connection. Key features include node management during network downtime, support for completely isolated deployments, and a management and monitoring API for tailored integrations and applications.&nbsp;</p>
 
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 The company recently <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/26448"> secured </a> USD 73 million in Series C funding to expand its sales and marketing efforts and accelerate its research and development activities. This additional funding comes in response to the growing demand for Edge computing solutions. Additionally, the company <a href="https:<br>
//www.edgeir.com/zededa-welcomes-operations-veteran-to-its-board-of-directors-20240328"> welcomed </a> Lisa Edwards, an experienced operations professional, to join its board of directors.</p>

ZEDEDA launches Edge Sync for air-gapped environment management

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 <p>Edge AI computing company Blaize has gathered USD 106 million in a funding round. Present investors including Bess Ventures, Franklin Templeton, DENSO, Mercedes Benz, and Temasek participated in this round, along with new financial contributors like Rizvi Traverse, Ava Investors, and BurTech LP LLC.</p>
 <p>This funding will strengthen Blaize's balance sheet and speed up the creation of its AI computing platforms and solutions, particularly from the Edge to the data center.&nbsp;</p>
 
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
</b> The announcement follows the company's recent <a href="https:<br>
//www.edgeir.com/blaize-announces-plans-to-go-public-via-merger-with-burtech-20240107"> decision </a> to go public through a merger with BurTech Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded SPAC. The combined company will be renamed "Blaize Holdings, Inc." and the transaction is expected to close in Q2 2024, subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals. Blaize plans to use the financing to develop its hardware and software offerings, including for use cases like automotive, computer vision, AI inference, and GenAI.</p>

Blaize raises USD 106 million to accelerate Edge AI platform roadmap

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<p>Vapor IO and VAST Data are collaborating to create a technology solution aimed at simplifying AI deployments across organizations. This combines Vapor IO's Zero Gap AI and the VAST Data platform into a unified Edge-to-core AI system.</p>
<p>The solution offers customization depending on specific use cases, thereby enhancing cost-effectiveness, latency, accuracy, and durability. This partnership plans on providing AI-as-a-service, regardless of deployment models or physical locations.</p>
<p>The companies are planning for a nationwide launch and potentially extending globally. An Edge-to-core-to-cloud AI deployment allows continuous improvement of models with new data and offers flexibility in data and AI deployment.</p>
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Vapor IO and VAST Data partner to optimize AI deployments for enterprises

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 <p>The multinational communications company, Nokia, has launched MX Grid to boost operational technology (OT) decision-making procedures in organizations. As part of the Nokia One platform, MX Grid allows for the closer analysis of operational data to the source, allowing for faster decision-making.</p>
 <p>MX Grid provides support for Industry 4.0 protocols, offers on-premise AI/ML capabilities and interoperates with Nokia's MX Industrial Edge platform. Through localised data analysis and lower latency, this solution can enhance decision-making in areas such as safety, predictive maintenance, and quality assurance, the company states.</p> 
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Nokia adds MX Grid to Nokia One platform

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 <p>Embedded computing solution provider, Advantech, is partnering with fabless semiconductor provider, Qualcomm Technologies. Their combined expertise in AI will drive innovation in industrial computing.</p>
 <p>This partnership aims to develop advanced edge AI platforms and a dedicated SDK for AI applications. This move is intended to manage fragmentation in the IoT industry and promote interoperability with AI. The areas that stand to benefit from this partnership are industrial automation, transportation, medical fields, and emerging sectors like robotics and energy.</p>
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Advantech partners with Qualcomm to boost edge AI applications and industrial computing

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 <p>Akamai Technologies, a leading cloud services provider, has launched a media-centric new service that integrates NVIDIA GPUs with its global edge platform. The key goal of this latest cloud-based service is to enhance productivity whilst reducing expenses for businesses in the media and entertainment sector.</p>
 <p>The central attribute of this service is its utilization of GPU-based encoding. This makes use of the NVIDIA RTX 4000, which provides a substantial uptick in frames per second in comparison to traditional CPU-based techniques. The service aids organizations in developing scalable, reliable, and portable workflows, promising faster speeds, increased reliability, and enhanced portability.</p>
 <p>Additionally, the service ensures low latency and reliable compute resources, while preserving the portability of workloads. It supports a broad array of workloads, spanning video transcoding, VR, AR, AI, gaming, and scientific computing, thus demonstrating its adaptability and wide-ranging relevance.</p>
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Akamai Technologies launches media-focused service with NVIDIA GPUs

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 <p>Vertiv, a leader in digital infrastructure, has introduced SmartRow2, an edge data center solution offering enhanced scalability and flexibility. It promises to cut down deployment time by 80% and reduce costs by 30% compared to traditional methods.</p>
 <p>The solution can house up to five IT racks with power capacities between 3.3 kW to 6.6 kW. Feature options include 2N power and cooling redundancy, offering greater fault tolerance and reducing the risk of surprise downtimes.</p>
 <p>SmartRow2 also claims to enable infrastructure setup within a week, compared to up to a year with conventional methods. In addition to its speed and cost-effectiveness, the system also focuses on sustainability, incorporating effective in-row cooling methods that can lower cooling energy use and CO2 emissions by roughly 20% on average.</p>
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All Updates

Nearby Computing and Alea partner to streamline mission-critical communication app deployment

DataBank begins development of data centers at Orangeburg Data Center campus

Edgio launches attack surface management for continuous web application threat management

ZEDEDA launches Edge Sync for air-gapped environment management

Blaize raises USD 106 million to accelerate Edge AI platform roadmap

Vapor IO and VAST Data partner to optimize AI deployments for enterprises

Nokia adds MX Grid to Nokia One platform

Advantech partners with Qualcomm to boost edge AI applications and industrial computing

Akamai Technologies launches media-focused service with NVIDIA GPUs

Vertiv unveils SmartRow 2 Edge data center solution for accelerated deployments

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Nearby Computing and Alea partner to streamline mission-critical communication app deployment

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