Almost everyone in the data center industry is looking to move to the Edge. What is the role of the edge data center in the overall system? The answer comes when you ask what does the network look like in the future.

This video is from Cisco for its Intent Based Networking initiative.

Much of what Cisco markets is what the Telcos want for the future of its cellular network especially getting ready for 5G which is a market for the edge data center.

When you have a network strategy to transform your operations then it becomes clearer how edge data centers fit.