How Dell is empowering enterprises to unlock the value of edge data

Edge computing and artificial intelligence are rapidly converging, with more than half of enterprise data expected to be processed outside traditional data centers by 2025, creating both opportunities and challenges for businesses seeking to leverage AI at the edge.

Platform evolution and key features: Dell has announced significant updates to its NativeEdge platform, expanding capabilities for edge operations and AI deployment.

• The platform now offers multi-node high-availability capabilities, allowing multiple endpoints to function as a single system
• A new catalog features over 55 pre-built blueprints to streamline AI deployment across edge locations
• The solution supports virtual machine migration and automatic failover for apps, compute, and storage

Technical infrastructure and automation: Dell NativeEdge employs a consumption-based model with zero-touch deployment capabilities to simplify edge operations.

• The platform includes data collection tools for sensors and IoT devices, along with Geti-branded software for computer vision AI model development
• Users can adapt to changing workload demands across distributed environments without physical IT intervention
• The system implements a zero-trust security model with continuous infrastructure monitoring

Real-world applications: Major organizations across various sectors are already leveraging Dell NativeEdge to transform their operations.

• Atos has integrated the platform into their business-outcomes-as-a-service offering, enabling manufacturing customers to implement predictive maintenance
• Nature Fresh Farms uses edge computing for yield optimization and real-time environmental monitoring
• The platform has been deployed in diverse scenarios, from amusement park maintenance to railway inspection

Industry partnerships and implementation: Dell’s ecosystem includes collaborations with major technology providers and enterprises.

• Notable adopters include GE, EY, AIShield, and Nozomi Networks
• The platform is part of Dell’s broader AI Factory initiative
• Customers pay based on the number of managed devices, ranging from small gateways to large servers

Looking ahead: While edge AI adoption continues to accelerate, the success of platforms like Dell NativeEdge will likely depend on their ability to balance sophisticated capabilities with operational simplicity, particularly as organizations seek to process increasing amounts of data closer to its source.