Relay2 launches edge computing cloud solution to reshape the innovative value of networks and services

[51CTO.com original article] With the rapid development of cloud computing and the Internet of Things, the rapid popularization of smart devices, and the explosion of Internet of Vehicles and VR/AR applications, the objects around us in our daily lives will generate massive amounts of data, and there will be many applications deployed around us to use this data. If all this data is delivered in the cloud, it will undoubtedly bring huge pressure to the cloud network. Therefore, enterprise CIOs need a secure and reliable, low-threshold, labor-saving and cost-saving flexible architecture that supports business changes.

According to the forecast of Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group, the number of IoT connections will reach 50 billion by 2020. Some IoT applications require very short response time, some applications involve security and private data, and some applications generate a large amount of data, which will become a heavy load on the network. Relying solely on cloud computing will not be enough to support these applications.

To this end, companies represented by Cisco proposed fog computing, mobile communication companies represented by Huawei and Nokia provided MEC (Mobile Edge Computing) technology, and Relay2 launched an elastic access cloud service based on edge computing.

Recently, Relay2 attended China Mobile's 2016 Global Mobile Partner Conference in Guangzhou with its edge computing cloud solution, and demonstrated the specific applications of the solution in video surveillance, Web applications, content acceleration, etc. The huge value of edge computing in reducing network latency, hosting intelligent applications, and helping corporate customers reshape networks and businesses has attracted widespread attention from a large number of system integrators, as well as users in the retail, transportation, and financial industries.

What exactly is “edge computing”?

Now everyone in the IT industry knows about cloud computing, but many people, like me, are unfamiliar with "edge computing". So, what exactly is "edge computing"? "Edge computing" is a brand new concept. According to Baidu Encyclopedia, "edge computing" is an open platform that integrates network, computing, storage, and application core capabilities at the edge of the network close to the source of objects or data, and provides edge intelligent services nearby. The edge refers to the network entrance close to the user side, such as mobile networks, WiFi networks, and data networks.

Relay2 enterprise-level elastic access cloud solution based on edge computing concept

Whether in the operator market or the enterprise market, research on edge computing applications at different access edges is very intense. The main question is which access method has the highest integration efficiency and the most obvious commercial value.

Based on the concept of edge computing, Relay2's enterprise-level elastic access cloud solution can significantly alleviate cloud pressure, improve network efficiency, and promote business model innovation under the trend of the Internet of Everything.

In an interview with reporters, Lv Wei, Vice President of Relay2 Asia Pacific, said that since 2011, Relay2 has been committed to developing products based on WiFi access to build an edge elastic computing platform. The reason for choosing WiFi access to support the elastic computing platform is that in most enterprise scenarios, WiFi has become a must-have wireless access technology for enterprises, and is widely accepted by the market and users, becoming an important entry point for users to access the Internet.

Relay2 adopts the most innovative cloud WiFi architecture, removes the traditional AC physical nodes, uses WiFi to flexibly access the computing platform, and uses distributed AP devices to achieve real-time dynamic interaction and wireless management, thereby eliminating management and data bottlenecks in the end-to-end system. In addition, the cloud platform also provides remote management and operation and maintenance services, as well as centralized data analysis services, making WiFi intelligent and smart.

By integrating edge computing with user scenarios, more business operation models can be derived. In the application scenarios of industry customers with large traffic and low latency, such as retail, exhibitions, and finance, the Relay2 elastic access cloud solution can significantly enhance the WiFi network's ability to support business.

Taking the financial industry as an example, the Relay2 elastic access cloud solution integrates hot bank applications. Consumers can connect to the bank's WIFI to run cross-screen lottery, interactive games and other applications to improve the service experience for consumers. In addition, the solution can also help banks to carry out external services in communities and target customer activity areas, and handle business quickly and safely, so that banks can quickly promote business expansion without large-scale information expenditures and operation and maintenance costs. At present, the Relay2 elastic access cloud solution has successfully helped Shanghai Bank save 20%-50% of its total cost of ownership while improving its precision and interactive service capabilities.

***, Lv Wei said that applications are the core driving force for the development of edge computing. At present, Relay2 is actively working with partners and customers to innovate. Combining the characteristics of customers in different industries, it integrates and provides functions including mobile value-added application delivery, online interactive advertising, DPI, ultra-high-definition video on demand/multicast, Internet content acceleration, non-site data security, and second-generation identity authentication and recognition. The high-performance, lightweight platform and flexible management are practicing the value of enterprise customers.

In the future, as the Internet of Everything develops, edge computing will demonstrate its great advantages in terms of platform security, management flexibility, and openness to the outside world. Relay2 hopes to continue to strengthen innovative cooperation with partners to create a cloud service environment based on edge computing with high performance, low latency, and high bandwidth, so that enterprise users can enjoy higher quality networks and value-added services.

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