By 2035, worldwide networks are expected to host and manage data streams from more than one trillion devices. Consequently, data is forecast to aggregate outside of data centers at an increasing rate, acting as valuable currency and framing the overall edge computing opportunity. To address that opportunity, the underlying network infrastructure is transforming from a hardware-centric, semi-automated mode of operation into one that is truly end-to-end software-defined and secure, remotely managed, and resilient. By consistently delivering on SLAs at-scale, it is also directly tied to realizing business intent.
The infrastructure edge encompasses all networks that connect IoT endpoints and devices through to the cloud, and is built up of a diverse array of platforms, including access points, switches, enterprise and residential gateways and routers, wireless LAN controllers, universal customer premise equipment, and more.
