How edge computing powers app-driven business

Global ITDMs: Low-latency is a competitive advantage

A secure, distributed edge compute architecture is crucial to delivering next-level business outcomes and customer experiences, finds a recent Quadrant Strategies survey of more than 1700+ senior IT decision makers and C-suite executives worldwide.¹

56%

of global ITDMs say in 5 years their mission-critical apps will require <5ms of latency¹

75%

of global ITDMs say edge compute will help spur innovation¹

77%

of global ITDMs say only edge computing can solve latency challenges¹

Where is the edge?

The edge may be on-premises, near premises, in a CDN, in end-user devices or a combination of these, but if you only think about edge as a location you won’t have everything you need. Watch the video to hear our CMO, Shaun Andrews, explain why.

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Learn how the Lumen Platform lets you pick the right place for your needs (1:28)

Barriers to edge adoption²

are concerned about high latency

are concerned about data security

are concerned about network reliability

are concerned with cloud and colocation fees

want a single tool to manage apps across cloud, edge and on-prem

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Benefits of edge adoption²

Benefits to your business

say edge can help them serve customers more efficiently

say edge will have a positive impact on spurring innovation

Benefits to your IT Team

say edge offers the best balance of on-prem and public cloud cost and performance

say edge could provide the capacity to process data-intensive models

Trend report: The Edge Compute Imperative

What you’ll learn:

Which factors are driving your peers to the edge
Benefits of edge compute workloads vs. on-prem and public cloud
Why network latency and security matter in the 4th Industrial Revolution
Why organizations need trusted partners to help them maximize the value of their edge solutions

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Hear from edge experts

Three of our top edge authorities explain why edge compute is critical for enterprises that want to compete and win in the app-driven future.

Andrew Dugan, CTO

Hear how edge extends the cloud and why networking matters at the edge. (1:21)

Dave Shacochis, VP, Enterprise Strategy

Learn how Lumen Edge Computing Solutions can help you distribute software innovations to the place on your network where they make the greatest impact. (1:44)

Chris Smith, VP, Platform Apps

Discover how built-in security capabilities make the Lumen cloud edge ecosystem unique. (1:41)

5ms is the crucial number for IT leaders

96% of U.S. IT decision makers say they would be more likely to move critical workloads to the edge if their edge network could cover 95% of the U.S. within 5 milliseconds.¹ Lumen Edge Computing Solutions are part of an ecosystem including edge nodes designed for 5ms of latency or better.

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