Malaysia [March 4, 2022] – Significant, industry-wide investment in edge computing will change the profile of the data center ecosystem over the next four years, increasing the edge component of total compute by 29% over that time, from 21% of total compute to 27% in 2026. The magnitude of the industry’s ongoing shift to the edge is among the notable findings from a new global survey of data center industry professionals from Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions.  

About a third (34%) of those surveyed are either planning or in the midst of significant edge deployments. A quarter already have deployed new, purpose-built edge sites, and 41% are operating legacy edge sites. All the activity at the edge is striking, but survey participants also anticipate a 150% increase in core sites and increased activity in the cloud. According to the survey, the percentage of IT resources deployed in the public cloud is expected to grow from 19% currently to 25% by 2026. The demand for computing resources is skyrocketing across today’s networks.  

A recent Kaspersky report, “Pushing the limits: How to address specific cybersecurity demands and protect IoT”, revealed that in two-in-five businesses (43%), some parts of their IoT infrastructure are yet to have any protection. Meanwhile, the main barrier for implementation of many businesses’ IoT projects is the risk of cybersecurity breaches and data compromises.  

According to IoT Analytics, the global number of connected IoT devices is expected to grow 9%, reaching 27 billion IoT connections by 2025. With that dramatic rise in connected devices also comes an increased need for security. In fact, Gartner highlights that, in the past three years, nearly 20% of organizations have already observed cyberattacks on IoT devices in their network.

These days, more and more households across the world are raising pets. According to global market research firm Euromonitor’s 2021 Pet Care Outlook, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of the global pet care market has grown to 8.1% – an increase of roughly 50% on the 2014-2019 figures. With more households welcoming pets in, shouldn’t there be a way for owners to keep an eye on their pets when they’re not at home? 

To help alleviate pet owners’ concerns, Samsung Electronics has included a ‘Pet care’ feature in its Jet Bot AI+ robot vacuum. By using the SmartThings app, users can record a video of their pets while alone at home and remotely take care of their animals by syncing with their pet products from PETKIT. Below, Newsroom takes a look at the pet care features made possible by the Jet Bot AI+.