Lumen Edge Computing Solutions
Acquire, analyze, and act on your data at the edge.
Overview
Lumen Edge Computing Solutions leverages Lumen's extensive global fiber network to offer compute and storage services at the edge. This allows businesses to run latency-sensitive applications closer to their end-users and devices, reducing reliance on centralized data centers. The platform offers bare metal servers, virtual machines, and managed network services across a wide range of edge locations, enabling next-generation applications in areas like IoT, gaming, and industrial automation.
✨ Key Features
- Compute and storage at the network edge
- Leverages a massive global fiber network
- Bare Metal as a Service
- Virtual Machines and Private Cloud
- Managed network and security services
- Low latency (sub-5ms)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with one of the world's largest fiber networks
- Extensive footprint of edge locations
- Focus on providing raw infrastructure (bare metal, VMs) for high-performance workloads
Unique Value: Delivers high-performance compute and networking at the edge, enabling latency-sensitive applications that cannot be served from centralized clouds.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Processing video feeds from security cameras locally
- Delivering low-latency gaming experiences
- Optimizing factory floor operations with real-time data
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Serverless scripting
- Applications not sensitive to network latency
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a broader network footprint and more direct network integration than cloud providers' edge offerings, making it suitable for applications where network performance is paramount.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (All tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: NA
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