Edge devices

In Internet of Things (IoT) environments, edge devices play a special role. They enable the automated collection, processing and storage of data from IoT-capable devices, machines and sensors at the edge of the IT network. Edge devices are connected to the IoT environment via communication interfaces and translate the data protocols of the IoT devices. The bulk data generated is then processed at the edge or IoT gateway according to certain processing rules and subsequently used to activate certain control commands or transferred under event-control to the central network via another interface. Edge devices therefore represent the main link between the central data center and the decentralized IoT devices.

Fail-safe IoT environments can be created via wireless mesh topologies and can continue functioning even when individual, non-highly available edge devices fail. Edge Computing and the processing logic of the edge devices can permanently reduce the enormous amounts of data in IoT environments. This not only minimizes the possibility of data manipulation, hacker attacks and viruses, but also reduces the load on network traffic. The ability to virtualize also improves scalability for enterprises by allowing them to easily increase the number of edge devices as needed. Near real-time processing at the data layers allows companies to automate IoT operations, predict errors in IoT environments more reliably and avoid costly maintenance.

The edge servers and edge devices from Thomas-Krenn are characterized by their compact and robust design. In order to map even the most complex processing rules from data and prepare data for downstream applications, the edge devices from Thomas-Krenn are equipped with optimally harmonized, extremely powerful individual components. Thanks to their energy efficiency and the reduced data volume to the central data center, our edge devices enable an economical and at the same time effective control of IoT environments and automation technology.

To ensure that your edge data center and edge devices are permanently secure and reliable, our consulting specialists are here to support you on all questions surrounding the topic of Edge Computing – from analysis and planning to construction and operation. At Thomas-Krenn, you'll also find cabinet systems and a large selection of server systems, configured according to your individual requirements, in addition to our Edge Computing solutions. We are also happy to help you should you require a special solution not available in our shop. Together with our partners from PRIOR1 and RZproducts, we offer our customers all the necessary components for a secure and highly available edge data center.