Due to increasing digitisation, data volumes are also growing exponentially. Real-time transmission is becoming increasingly important here. Transmission paths are becoming shorter, increasing the need for decentralised IT locations. In order to meet the security requirements of the various applications, the latencies must be low. The requirements of an intelligent IT infrastructure are therefore growing. It should be secure and robust, and yet flexible and scalable, i.e. "dynamic". The standardisation of IT infrastructures is also becoming increasingly important, as standardised solutions are available more quickly and can be certified.

In conventional data centres, these processes take place at one location. Data must be transported over a longer distance. Only then can the computing process begin in a central data centre. Once the calculations are complete, the data must take the long way back.  

The resources at the edge of a network are much closer than distant central data centres. Computing processes can be carried out directly on site in an edge data centre. In this way, you can shorten response times and reduce the costs of transmitting large amounts of data over long distances. 

By using an edge data centre, you can also use the local IT infrastructure for data-intensive applications that require fast access. 

The use of other computing capacities of the edge network is also not excluded. This means that the services of a large, central data centre are also available to you at all times. In summary, the hybrid IT network represents a secure and redundant mix of decentralisation and centralisation.

Edge computing gives you more agility and flexibility in responding to users' IT needs. By distributing data processing across multiple locations, you can quickly increase or decrease performance depending on user needs. 

You can make improvements to existing processes without the need for additional resources. Stay competitive and flexible in a constantly changing market.

The edge data centre systems from SCHÄFER IT-Systems are flexible micro data centres built from prefabricated, modular units. Coordinated components such as the rack, cooling, uninterruptible power supply, power distribution, early fire detection, security and monitoring are provided as a compact cell solution in the shortest possible time.

SCHÄFER IT-Systems attaches great importance to performance, energy efficiency, flexibility and environmental friendliness. Our products from the in-house data centre brand iQdata offer you precisely these features. 

Simple to complex cooling systems not only make your edge data centre energy-efficient. They also work in a cost-saving way with high-end technology, and are environmentally friendly at the same time. 

Extensive flexibility lets you scale your edge data centre in situ as needed. If necessary, you can adjust your capacities during ongoing operation. Products from SCHÄFER IT-Systems are delivered within a few weeks and can be individually adapted to your requirements.

The infrastructure connections, such as electricity and air conditioning, are made on site after the modules have been assembled. We make sure that all components can communicate properly with each other. This way, you can expand your IT infrastructure without having to invest in a conventional data centre infrastructure. 

Commissioning a prefabricated unit from iQdata proves more economical than building a larger facility, i.e. a central data centre. Scalability ensures that you can react quickly to the ever-changing needs of your users.

Using edge computing technologies allows you to maintain a secure infrastructure while significantly increasing performance at the same time. Your investment costs are significantly reduced compared to a central data centre.

An edge data centre offers you the ideal platform for distributed data processing at the edge of networks. Make use of these advantages to increase your productivity.

From commissioning to acceptance and maintenance – SCHÄFER IT-Systems is the right contact for you when it comes to edge data centres. Arrange a personal consultation with our experts today. We look forward to seeing you!

An edge server is a computer server located at the edge of a network. It serves as a bridge between a local network and the Internet. Decentralised placement enables faster data transmission and a shorter latency.

IoT Edge, also known as edge computing in the Internet of Things (IoT), refers to processing data close to the source. Not all data is sent to a central cloud or server infrastructure – rather, the computing power is locally distributed.