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EDGE COMPUTING & CLOUD

Are you developing an edge computing or cloud-based proposition for your customers? STL can support your strategy development with our bespoke consultancy services and research insights. 

Why focus on edge & cloud now?

Edge and cloud technologies work hand-in-hand to meet the growing demand for optimised application performance and efficiency. Modern applications increasingly require infrastructure touchpoints along the edge-cloud continuum to deliver superior user experiences while reducing financial and environmental impacts. At STL Partners, we collaborate with stakeholders across the value chainedge startups, software vendors, cloud platforms, telecom operators, and hyperscalersto help them seize opportunities in this evolving landscape. To add real value, it’s crucial to grasp the ecosystem, business models, and use cases and define a clear go-to-market strategy. Explore our latest articles, research, and webinars in our Edge + Cloud hub below. 

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External pressures shaping the edge AI landscape Research

External pressures shaping the edge AI landscape

In light of the fast-evolving climate surrounding edge AI, we take stock of the upside and the downside risks that

Unlocking the Edge: What’s Next for Data Centres in Europe? Webinars

Unlocking the Edge: What’s Next for Data Centres in Europe?

Join us as we explore actionable insights and strategies to thrive in Europe’s dynamic edge data centre landscape.

Edge AI market forecast: The USD157 billion opportunity Research

Edge AI market forecast: The USD157 billion opportunity

The huge wave of AI has accelerated demand for cloud, but it has also triggered questions on whether deploying in

Where is the edge market heading in 2025? Webinars

Where is the edge market heading in 2025?

The edge infrastructure market is consolidating and vertical industry giants are beginning to directly invest into edge technology companies. This

Four strategies to address the US$148 billion edge, IoT, and AI market opportunity Articles

Four strategies to address the US$148 billion edge, IoT, and AI market opportunity

Drawing on insights from interviews with 30+ solution providers and STL Partners’ market research, this article reveals four strategies to

Edge Computing M&A Trends in 2024: An overview​  Articles

Edge Computing M&A Trends in 2024: An overview​ 

Over $6 billion has been invested in the edge computing ecosystem in 2024 because edge is driving innovation across AI,

A guide to edge computing for investors Research

A guide to edge computing for investors

Edge computing is a key enabling technology for AI and GenAI applications, providing the local processing power and low-latency connectivity

Network edge data centre forecast: Building the base Research

Network edge data centre forecast: Building the base

Our latest iteration of the Network edge data centre forecast shows that deployments are gradually bringing this market to life,

Industry survey: Understanding network edge demand Research

Industry survey: Understanding network edge demand

There is much debate in the industry on the topic of telco edge computing, but little clarity for players within

Enabling cloud transformation: How can telcos address enterprise demand? Articles

Enabling cloud transformation: How can telcos address enterprise demand?

This article explores how telcos can meet the growing demand for managed cloud services and become strategic partners in enterprise

CASE STUDIES

Charting the strategic course for a multi-billion dollar incumbent in the MENA region

STL helped an EMEA data centre company produce a tangible and practical growth strategy, leveraging our unique industry expertise in

Building a growth strategy for an EMEA data centre business

STL helped an EMEA data centre company produce a tangible and practical growth strategy, leveraging our unique industry expertise in

Defining the edge and private 5G go-to-market strategy for a leading European operator

STL was engaged by a client who had a mature public 5G offering, but wanted to understand the opportunity around

CloudOps: Thought leadership on ways telecoms can monetize B2B edge services

STL Partners helped CloudOps to build thought leadership around operators’ edge computing and B2B strategies.

Developing the proposition for on-premise edge

STL Partners helped the client to identify and prioritise key opportunities within on-premise edge computing, and subsequently develop the clients

Building the business case for MEC

A leading mobile operator leveraged STL Partners’ expertise to define a commercial strategy and business case for a planned MEC

Tilly Gilbert

Consulting Director and Edge & Cloud Lead

tilly.gilbert@stlpartners.com

Anna Boyle

Senior Consultant and Edge & Cloud Co-Lead

anna.boyle@stlpartners.com