• Technologies
    • Black Lotus Labs
    • Cloud
    • Edge Compute
    • Collaboration
    • Managed Services
    • Network
    • Security
  • Business Advice
    • 4th Industrial Revolution
    • Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
    • Customer Experience
    • Data Driven Business
    • Operational Efficiency
    • Tech Trends
  • Industries
    • Financial Services
    • Healthcare
    • Gaming
    • Manufacturing
    • Media and Entertainment
    • Pharmaceutical
    • Public Sector
    • Retail
    • Technology
  • About Us
    • Leadership Perspectives
    • NewsRoom
  • Technologies
    • Black Lotus Labs
    • Cloud
    • Edge Compute
    • Collaboration
    • Managed Services
    • Network
    • Security
  • Business Advice
    • 4th Industrial Revolution
    • Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
    • Customer Experience
    • Data Driven Business
    • Operational Efficiency
    • Tech Trends
  • Industries
    • Financial Services
    • Healthcare
    • Gaming
    • Manufacturing
    • Media and Entertainment
    • Pharmaceutical
    • Public Sector
    • Retail
    • Technology
  • About Us
    • Leadership Perspectives
    • NewsRoom

Edge Computing is the Future for Education and State and Local Governments

Sonia Ramsey Posted On January 12, 2021
0


0
Shares
  • Share On Facebook
  • Tweet It

While the pandemic has created many challenges in the delivery of state and local governmental services, it also has created an opportunity to rethink how those services are provided to the public. The acceleration of work-from-anywhere environments has spurred organizations within state and local governments and education (SLED) to improve their delivery of citizen services.

One of the keys to this effort has been the move to edge computing, where processing power is pushed as close to the end user as possible, instead of having devices collect and transmit information back to a central repository for analysis. Edge computing is highly efficient when done correctly, providing computing power right where people need it most, whenever they require it. This has been a key lesson as more applications are being managed in the cloud.  More than almost any other technology, edge computing can support applications that keep our communities running and empower citizens to get the information and services they require as safely, securely and efficiently as possible.

Part of bringing the power of edge computing to state and local governments is to enhance utilization of the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve efficiency as we acquire, analyze and act on data. Whether your deploying sensors throughout government infrastructure to improve traffic flows, energy consumption, and access to public transit; or responsible in providing real-time COVID updates with testing and vaccine information, timely data is critical.

While all that data can be transmitted to the cloud for analysis it can introduce latency delays in processing information and ultimately slow critical decision making. Trying to transmit and process mountains of collected information from a central location can ultimately be the logjam that hobbles effective implementation of modern citizen services.

This is where edge computing, or moving analytical capabilities close to the source of these specialized types of information, can really pay off.

When combined with machine learning and AI, residents can quickly see instant benefits – such as pulling into a parking garage and seeing how many spaces on each floor are still available. No more need to go hunting row by row, floor by floor, for a parking space.

Or consider the introduction of mobile phone apps by health departments that alert users about whether they have been near someone infected with COVID. These apps immediately give citizens useful information that can help them decide whether they need to get tested or if they are eligible for a vaccine. The apps can also anonymously alert everyone that a potentially infected user has interacted with them.

Another area where edge computing shows a lot of progress is in security. IoT devices may not have the processing capability to run their own security operations, but when they are tightly networked with machine to machine communications, they can share information and are capable of making rudimentary decisions, such as whether a situation requires an alert or human intervention.

A network that works at the edge

Running an Acquire/Analyze/Act data framework across a city, region or educational institution requires smart solutions that can process data efficiently across multiple locations and technologies while also increasing the availability of applications and workloads.

Lumen edge computing solutions can help state and local governments by providing a secure environment in areas where edge computing and digital interactions can take place as close to the end user as possible. Lumen can link IoT devices to cloud and edge computing resources that enable governments to acquire, analyze and act on the data gathered by their devices, and do so cost-effectively, securely and with low latency.

Finally, know that protecting data and applications at the edge requires built-in, automated security. Our robust web application firewalls (WAF), bot management and API (/) protection service is seamless, automated and built in. We have one of the largest DDoS threat mitigation services in the world, which means that network security is based on high fidelity and actionable threat intelligence that can help keep your data safe.

Edge computing is designed to put data processing and storage closer to the end users in ways that help protect and accelerate customer and end user experiences. Nowhere are there more opportunities for this to be effective in the coming years than in critical SLED environments. Now is the time to implement solutions that will help you tackle these issues.

Learn more about Lumen Edge Computing solutions.

Learn More

This content is provided for informational purposes only and may require additional research and substantiation by the end user. In addition, the information is provided “as is” without any warranty or condition of any kind, either express or implied. Use of this information is at the end user’s own risk. Lumen does not warrant that the information will meet the end user’s requirements or that the implementation or usage of this information will result in the desired outcome of the end user. This document represents Lumen’s products and offerings as of the date of issue. Services not available everywhere. Business customers only. Lumen may change or cancel products and services or substitute similar products and services at its sole discretion without notice. ©2021 Lumen Technologies. All Rights Reserved.

Related posts:

  1. State and Local Government Agencies Can Now Get Real-Time Data Mobility and Network Storage At The Edge
  2. Bringing the Power of Edge Computing to Federal Agencies
  3. Public sector innovation begins at the edge
  4. Living on the edge in your hometown, state and school
0
Shares
  • Share On Facebook
  • Tweet It


Edge ComputingGovernment


Author

Sonia Ramsey

As Regional Vice President of State and Local Government and Education sales (SLED) at Lumen, Sonia Ramsey is responsible for the SLED route to market and accountable for overall market strategy and profitability within the $1 billion-dollar segment. She leads a team of over 250 professionals in capture management, business development, sales, support, compliance and service assurance. Sonia is a transformation leader and turn-around specialist with 20 years of experience and proven track record of building world-class sales teams and profitable revenue growth in Fortune 500 enterprises across the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Her expertise in delivering differentiated digital experiences and customer-focused solutions transfers well to the public sector as she and her team help state and local government agencies embrace, transform and thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Trending Now
Digital-First Starts With Your Network Provider
Shannon Lynch February 7, 2023
5 Observations from Lumen on 2022 Attack Trends
Kaitlin McIntyre February 6, 2023
You may also like
Let’s celebrate educators and help support their good work
January 12, 2023
Retail convergence: Unifying in-store and online technology for the future of shopping
January 11, 2023
Collaborate to protect the whole of your state and local resources
January 4, 2023
Helping Small Businesses Take Advantage of Our Consumer Heritage
Read Next

Helping Small Businesses Take Advantage of Our Consumer Heritage

  • Categories

    Adaptive Networking

    Connected Security

    Hybrid Cloud

    Communications and Collaboration

    Edge Computing

    SASE


  • Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences.

Services not available everywhere. ©2022 Lumen Technologies. All Rights Reserved.
Press enter/return to begin your search