EDGE COMPUTE
USE CASES, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND GROWTH STRATEGIES
If edge computing is an area of interest to you or a key part of your strategy and growth plans, our edge insight and support could help
What is edge computing and why focus on it now?
Edge computing brings processing capabilities closer to the end user. Demand for new applications means the time is ripe for edge – consumers want low latency for real-time experiences and enterprises require local processing for secure and resilient operations. Those who want to add value in this space need to understand the business models, the use cases and define a clear go-to-market, including telecoms operators who can use edge computing to grow revenues outside connectivity. STL Partners’ Edge Hub brings together our latest edge computing articles, research and webinars – read on below.
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Resource Hub
Webinars
Telco-hyperscaler partnerships: where are we in building the edge and what role do telcos play?
In this webinar, we discuss the role of hyperscale cloud providers in telecoms and why are telcos and hyperscalers looking
Articles
Where is the sweet spot for edge computing?
Any situation that requires a blend of local compute-like and cloud compute-like capabilities would benefit the most by using edge
Articles
Edge computing devices: what are they?
There are five main types of edge computing devices: IoT sensors, smart cameras, uCPE equipment, servers and processors.
Tools
Edge data centre market sizing (introduction)
There is much debate in the industry on the topic of edge computing, but little clarity for vendors and potential
Tools
Edge computing market sizing forecast (Introduction)
Introducing STL Partners’ edge computing market sizing forecast
Research
Network edge capacity forecast: The role of hyperscalers
Telecoms operators are still grappling with how they should work with hyperscalers; the network edge is a key battleground. This
Webinars
Telco edge data centres: How much capacity will be built in the next 5 years?
This webinar will showcase the findings of our most recent update to the forecast published in September 2022 and highlight
Tools
Launching the STL Partners Edge Investments tracker
We are excited to be launching our new tool which tracks investments in the rapidly growing edge computing space.
Research
Fibre for 5G and edge: Who does it and how to build it?
There is now a valuable but specialised opportunity in building out fibre to support small 5G cells in high value
Articles
AWS & Edge computing: Wavelength use cases and applications
AWS, together with telecoms partners like Vodafone and Verizon, has deployed Wavelength locations across the UK and the US.
Articles
Where is money being made in edge computing?
This article cuts through the chatter and presents a pragmatic view for where edge revenues are being made.
CASE STUDIES
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
