Networks Europe Sept-Oct 2019 | Page 5

FORWARD 05 Faster data processing As data processing becomes increasingly decentralised thanks to the large-scale rollout of edge data centres, it’s safe to say that the role of the data centre is definitely changing. Hyperscale data centres will, of course, continue to perform important functions, but the industry is certainly undergoing a period of significant change. This transition requires new approaches to essential tasks such as infrastructure management, and there are many new ways of thinking that support this. James Abbott Editor – Networks Europe www.networkseuropemagazine.com