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What are some of the trends you ’ re seeing across EMEA with a focus on modernisation and automation of data centre infrastructure – do these trends vary in the different regions ?
Some of the trends modernising the data centre infrastructure landscape are :
Server virtualisation
Server virtualisation permits data centres and service providers to house multiple users on a single server by segmenting servers , contrary to the traditional , inefficient way of issuing one server to each user . The virtualisation also facilitates scalability as the workloads are distributed across multiple servers .
This model effectively works as a cloud model where the service provider can parcel out data storage and processing power on an ‘ as required ’ basis . Virtualisation also optimises efficiency by making sure that the resources are being utilised to their fullest .
Edge Computing
Centralised data processing becomes inefficient and economically unviable as the number of connected devices increases . Edge Computing is a data centre architecture that utilises the processing power of devices on the network Edge for resolving actions and requests .
Edge data centres bring down latency and improve the overall performance of all the connected IoT ( Internet of Things ) devices . The users also experience less service interruption .
Edge Computing is one of the most prominent technological developments for data centres .
Hybrid cloud
Private cloud offers excellent control and security , while public cloud offers expansive computing powers .
With a hybrid cloud architecture , service providers can keep and manage critical data and resources on secure private servers and move them to a public server for different processing requirements .
Data analytics is becoming an integral part of businesses . An architecture that provides easy and secure access to cloud-based data services is paramount to a successful business .
Automation
Unprecedented times such as the COVID-19 pandemic have accelerated the adoption of automated processes and remote management .
With companies aiming to achieve higher productivity and efficiency while optimising human resources , data centre automation will play a vital role in the future . Moreover , automation gives workers more time to focus on other critical tasks .
How can your customers use Juniper Apstra to automate the entire network life cycle using a single , turnkey system for design ?
Juniper Apstra , a turnkey , multi-vendor automation solution , allows customers to design , build , deploy and operate data centre networks from a single pane of glass , simplifying and automating data centre operations . Apstra provides a singular view into the relationships and interdependencies between millions of data centre elements . With continuous real-time validation , Apstra enables IT teams to instantly pinpoint and quickly resolve issues across all infrastructure silos , regardless of vendor or hardware .
Apstra manages the entire network life cycle , giving organisations the ability to easily expand and scale their network , as well as extract meaningful device telemetry . Apstra keeps organisations ’ intent in check with the actual status of the network , providing them with actionable insights into their network to ensure that their goals are met .
How does Juniper data centre solutions work with Juniper Connected Security to deliver a Zero Trust data centre and how much of a priority is this ?
Juniper data centre solutions works with Juniper Connected Security to deliver a Zero Trust data centre that safeguards users , applications , data and infrastructure across all network connection points . Juniper Connected Security helps organisations build threataware networks to keep attackers at bay and keep the network clear for businesscritical traffic .
What will the data centre of the future look like and how will you continue innovating to meet the needs of your customers ?
The switch from on-premises data centres to the cloud has enabled companies to offload a lot of the complexity involved in maintaining a data centre , providing access to computing , storage and network as a commodity . Yet this switch has created other challenges for companies , which may be using multiple cloud providers while still maintaining or implementing on-premises solutions to host legacy applications , or for niche use cases , such as Edge or high-security requirements .
New data centres will need to be highly flexible to accommodate many different environments – public cloud providers will be a central part of this future .
For certain use cases , on-premises infrastructures might prove to be more economically sound than their public cloud counterparts .
Another attribute of advanced data centres should be their ability to be distributed to reduce outages and data loss by avoiding single points of failure . Hyperconnectivity enabled by 5G is pushing the boundaries . As data is increasingly produced and consumed at the edge , future data centres will serve more and more devices at the edge : data closets in retail stores and on factory floors , street furniture in smart cities , parking sensors , video surveillance and self-driving cars . � www . intelligentdatacentres . com
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