Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) introduces Project Frontier, which will deliver an edge operations software platform, integrated with Dell’s edge portfolio, to enable customers to securely manage and orchestrate applications and infrastructure at the edge for worldwide deployments.
The complexities of edge operations, in locations from manufacturing plants and retail stores to remote wind turbines, are growing as more organizations want to manage and protect data at the source, but have limited IT support to do so. According to a 2022 IDC survey, nearly 42% of businesses say that the most challenging aspect of edge deployments is putting together a complete edge solution1. With the amount of data generated growing ninefold each year and expected to reach 221 exabytes by 20262, organizations need a simple and effective way to manage and protect the diverse ecosystem of edge technologies.
“We are seeing exponential growth in applications running on the edge, making the edge the next frontier for business transformation, where devices, infrastructure and data come together to deliver real-time insights at scale. ”, explained Gil Shneorson, executive vice president of edge solutions at Dell Technologies. “This growth brings with it a certain complexity. It is not feasible to have IT staff in every location at the edge. Our decades of edge experience, along with our new solutions, help customers simplify their edge and optimize their data for valuable insights—from safety for factories to speed and accuracy for patient care in hospitals—while delivering more options to make your edge and multi-cloud technologies a reality.”
Dell Project Frontier more securely scales edge operations for any business use case
With Project Frontier’s edge operations software platform, customers can expect:
Your choice of software applications, IoT frameworks, operational technologies (OT), multi-cloud environments, and future technologies, supported by an open design that will consolidate current and new enterprise use cases at the edge.
Zero Trust security protection across edge applications, data and infrastructure, from design through deployment, backed by end-to-end supply chain security measures.
Increased efficiency and reliability for end-to-end edge operations with centralized management, zero-touch deployment, and secure device onboarding.
Minimal need for IT skills in the field, with automation to streamline edge deployments and operations across potentially thousands of edge locations.
Integration of processing and storage hardware at the edge with workloads to facilitate serviceability and increase security.
Global planning and support services in 170 countries to help design edge deployments and create a roadmap to scale customers’ edge infrastructure to meet new demand.
As an example, Dell Technologies is one of the world’s leading technology manufacturers and manages one of the largest global supply chains. Dell plans to deploy the Edge platform to deliver greater efficiencies on the production line by simplifying operations, securely connecting critical factory floor data to IT infrastructure, and enabling real-time reporting of production data. automation. Additionally, with the Dell Edge Design program, Dell is collaborating with customers to help design and shape Project Frontier development to meet their specific needs.
“IDC sees a wide range of locations where modern edge workloads will be deployed, and it’s critical that these environments be highly resilient and able to operate with limited human intervention,” said Jennifer Cooke, IDC Research Director for Edge Strategies. “Dell’s efforts with its Project Frontier appear to be a strong step forward in realizing an architecture to address these needs and help customers streamline their edge operations.”
“Dell Technologies and Atos have long worked together to deliver more value to businesses by helping them harness the full potential of their data,” said Arnaud Langer, Senior Product Manager, Global Edge and IoT, Atos. “We look forward to collaborating on new edge innovations that can help organizations significantly simplify and secure their edge while improving business results.”
Innovations in Dell’s End-User Portfolio and Infrastructure Simplify Deployments at the Edge
As Project Frontier comes to life, Dell is expanding its existing edge portfolio to help businesses scale and manage their edge deployments.
Edge Analytics and Operations – Manufacturers can remove complexities and streamline how they deploy edge applications with Dell Validated Design for Manufacturing Edge. The solution now includes new Dell-validated partner applications to support advanced use cases and improve factory processes and efficiency, while reducing waste and raw material use for more sustainable operations. For example, Claroty offers asset discovery, network protection, threat detection, and vulnerability and risk management for cyber-physical systems. Cognex machine vision helps improve manufacturing quality and performance by eliminating defects, verifying assembly, and tracking information throughout the production process. Telit automates the collection and management of data from sensors, devices, machines and factories with its IoT platform. XMPro creates composable digital twins of factory operations to help manufacturers save time and materials during the factory operational process. Manufacturers can quickly respond to changes in demand and enable reconfigurable production lines with private 5G capability from Dell.
Edge processing and analytics: The Dell PowerEdge XR4000 is the shallowest server in the Dell PowerEdge family, about the size of a shoebox. XR4000 is 60% shorter than traditional data center servers, and its various mounting options allow it to be installed in a rack, on walls or ceilings, saving valuable floor space. The multi-node 2U chassis server can survive unpredictable conditions like heat waves or crashes. Although small, the XR4000 is a high-performance server capable of supporting a wide range of edge workloads and is designed with Intel® Xeon® D processors running multiple operating systems, as well as optional GPU support. The XR4000 is available with Dell Validated Design for Manufacturing Edge and powers the new rugged Dell VxRail modular nodes, delivering high performance and scalability in high-latency, low-bandwidth locations.
Data collection at the edge: The Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme tablet, designed to withstand the most demanding edge locations. Additionally, this tablet can operate in extremely hot and cold environments and is rated for maximum protection against dust, dirt and water, ideal for first responders and outdoor environments. New Wi-Fi 6E5 capability with dual-band support offers reliable connectivity, 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors provide responsive performance, and optional built-in features such as a barcode scanner, GPS module, and card reader intelligent, increase productivity in the field. The tablet is designed to be viewed in brighter, more intense lighting conditions.
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