VMware furthers IoT strategy with new edge computing solutions
Published on : Monday 30-11--0001
MWC VMware has unveiled an advancement of its IoT strategy focusing on new edge computing solutions for specific use cases including Asset Management and Smart Surveillance at Mobile World Congress 2018.
To be featured at the new edge computing solutions are VMware vSAN hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) software, VMware vSphere and VMware Pulse IoT Center. For the formulations, VMware will collaborate with several partners including Axis Communications and Wipro Limited.
Targeting the surveillance industry, VMware and Axis Communications are partnering on an IoT solution that features Axis’ advanced surveillance capabilities including IP cameras and 4G/LTE routers which can be deployed for protection of employees and properties. With VMware Pulse IoT Center, customers can manage, monitor, and secure their Axis cameras and routers. In the initial phase, the solution will be available on select Dell EMC servers and include the option of Dell Edge Gateways.
VMware and Wipro are also working together to provide manufacturers a complete edge to cloud IoT solution for enhanced productivity and efficiency of machineries and other assets. The new solution will feature Wipro's IoT offerings and integrate many IoT platforms that are hosted on-premises or in the cloud.
Ray O’Farrell, executive vice president & chief technology officer, VMware, said: “Building an edge computing solution today is a time-intensive exercise most enterprises can’t afford. Today, VMware unveils hyper-converged edge computing solutions that are cost-effective and will enable customers to build and scale secure, use case-specific IoT solutions that work for them from the edge all the way to the cloud, relying on proven, tested software they already use and trust.
“Together with ecosystem partners Axis, Wipro Limited and Dell EMC, we’re excited to deliver the first of many tailored solutions to meet the unique IoT needs of our enterprise customers,” O’Farrell added.
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