The solutions are developed through industry partnerships with companies such as Axis Communications, Wipro Limited and more, according to a press release. By focusing on advanced computing, VMware solutions could help business users leverage data created by IoT implementations in a secure and efficient way.
On the VMware side, products such as the VMware vSAN hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) software, VMware vSphere, and the VMware Pulse IoT Center will play a role in the new solutions, the statement said. At this stage, the solutions will address specific needs in the manufacturing and manufacturing sectors, as well as in some physical stores.
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By 2022, as a result of digital commercial projects, 75% of the data generated by the company will be created and processed outside the traditional centralized data center or in the cloud, which represents an increase of less than 10% "according to Gartner data. cited in the VMware press release.
IoT implementations, especially those performed in the field, often require the kind of on-site analysis that can not be done with a traditional data center that may be kilometers away. As a result, business owners and IT managers need to find ways to treat analytics locally, while considering security and compliance requirements.In general, three specific solutions have been announced. For starters, VMware is working on a way to bring hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) to the limit. Using VMware Pulse IoT Center and HCI tools, this solution will provide real-time analysis at the limit of sensor data collected by IoT devices, according to the statement. The company works with industry partners to provide third-party test kits, but did not mention the companies involved.
In partnership with Axis Communications and Dell EMC, VMware is working on an intelligent monitoring product based on IoT. Axis will provide the hardware (IP cameras, routers) and Dell EMC will handle the calculations via the Dell EMC or Dell Edge Gateways, according to the release. The solution will be managed through the VMware Pulse IoT Center.
"In addition, VMware is working with financial services organizations to develop the modern bank of the future using monitoring to optimize security and the customer experience," the release said.
With Wipro Limited, VMware will also launch an asset tracking tool for manufacturers. Wipro's Looking Glass asset management platform will be integrated with VMware's IoT Edge solutions for asset and data tracking and predictive failure analysis.
"The benefits of improving the efficiency and productivity of machines and other assets throughout the plant have the potential to generate significant benefits for manufacturers," the statement said.
VMware also spent about $ 6 million on advanced computer research with the National Science Foundation (NSF) of the CMM.
