1. Utilizing the Network Edge
Enterprise Innovation Symposium
Jeff Shafer | AVP Edge Solutions
May 1, 2019
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2. Technology trends driving digital transformation
Internet of Things
HMI
Evolution
Cloud 5G
Networking
Softw are- defin ed Netw orkin g
Increasing device penetration
Immersive AR/VR
experiences
Moving toward the data origin
Enabling low-latency performance
Application awareness
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3. Network needs are changing
From
Centralized network
Centralized apps Remote data processing Static networking To
Distributed edge
Distributed apps Dynamic SDN software Mobile / IoT use cases Local data processing
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4. The edge is virtual Standardized Architecture Flexible Capabilities
Consistent across sites – devices, OS, configuration
Flexible Capabilities
Multiple virtual functions can be added or changed
Routing
WAN-X
Security
SD-WAN
IoT
Innovation Platform
Extensibility to add new technologies
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5. The network is intelligent
Network Agility
Quick and easy way to add access or connect new sites
Wireless
Intelligent Optimization
Application-aware routing with dynamic policy setting
MPLS
Centralized Control
Automated orchestration, real-time visibility, configuration, and reporting
Internet
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6. technology evolution Software- defined networking
Network function virtualization
New radio air interface
Network slicing
Massive device connectivity
Ultra-low latency
Ultra reliability
Better capacity & ultra-high speeds
Data-driven insights
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7. First standards-based mobile 5G in U.S. Enhanced data speed capability
for Business
Mobile 5G
Fixed Wireless
Edge Computing
First standards-based mobile 5G in U.S. Enhanced data speed capability
First mobile 5G device
Primary or backup solution Multiple bandwidth options Enables rapid time to market
Business control of cellular traffic Data processing at the edge Supports low-latency apps
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8. Shift your apps to the edge
Edge Cloud
75%
Enterprise data processed at the edge by 2025
– Gartner 1
Central Cloud
Workloads
Customer Edge
Network Edge
Latency: <10ms ~ 20 ms >100ms
Gartner, “What Edge Computing Means for Infrastructure and Operations Leaders”, October 2018
Latencies shown are for illustrative purposes only. Actual experience will vary.
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9. Latency today: customer edge to cloud
Metro
Backhaul
Internet
Mobile Core
Central Cloud
>100 ms

10. Separating the user and control planesCP
Metro
Backhaul 1
Internet 2
Central Cloud UP
User Plane
Mobile Core

11. Reduced latency: compute at network edge
Control Data UP
Metro CP
Network Edge
Mobile Core
Central Cloud
Network Edge Compute
Distributed public cloud platform deployed proximate to metro network locations
~20 ms
UP = User Plane | CP = Control Plane
Latency figure illustrative

12. Reduced latency: compute at customer edge
Control Data UP CP
Customer Edge
Mobile Core
Central Cloud
Multi-Access Edge Compute
Local routing and traffic steering of cellular
traffic at the customer’s site
<10 ms
UP = User Plane | CP = Control Plane
Latency figure illustrative

13. Supporting both campus and metro uses
Central Cloud
Customer Edge
Network Edge

14. Realizing the benefits of edge computing
Central Cloud
Category
Key Driver A
Localized compute
Latency
Customer Edge
Network Edge

15. Realizing the benefits of edge computing
Central Cloud
Category
Key Driver A
Localized compute
Latency B
Offsite consolidation
Efficiency B
Customer Edge
Network Edge

16. Realizing the benefits of edge computing
Central Cloud
Category
Key Driver A
Localized compute
Latency B
Offsite consolidation
Efficiency C
Device offload
Footprint
Customer Edge
Network Edge

17. Realizing the benefits of edge computing
Central Cloud
Category
Key Driver A
Localized compute
Latency B
Offsite consolidation
Efficiency C
Device offload
Footprint B
Customer Edge
Network Edge

18. Emerging real-time applications
Mixed reality
Training, simulations, immersive experiences
Gaming
Device/GPU offload
Video analytics
Workflow, proximity, facial recognition, safety, surveillance, compliance, asset protection
Artificial intelligence
Analytics, machine learning
Robotics
Automation, mmart manufacturing
Autonomous vehicles
Safety, telematics, route optimization

19. Use case: drone detection and tracking
Edge Compute
Real-time data processing
Mobility
Wide-area sensor coverage
Tracking
Drones and operators

20. How will you utilize the network edge?
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