Networks and IT

• At Mobile World Congress, Orange and four partner operators are launching "Edge Federation," a unified platform that radically simplifies the deployment of critical applications across the continent.
• Unlike traditional cloud solutions, the Telco Edge/Cloud combines computing power with network intelligence to offer value-added services, such as QoS management. This is crucial for controlling industrial robots or developing smart cities, which require ultra-low latency and high reliability.
• By processing data locally, this innovation guarantees the security and location of sensitive information and reduces data transit costs associated with its use, including for AI. By extending local capabilities, Edge Federation paves the way for a mesh of European virtual infrastructures.