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Duos Edge AI acquires additional Edge Data Centers
Duos Edge AI has announced the early deployment of three new EDCs across Texas .
The accelerated acquisition was enabled by using a financing partner , underscoring the company ’ s fast-to-market capabilities in delivering edge computing solutions for underserved areas .
These additional EDCs will provide lowlatency , high-speed internet access tailored for remote districts , directly addressing connectivity challenges faced by schools and public institutions in Texas . The acquisition of these additional units aligns with Duos Edge AI ’ s commitment to supporting regional development by enabling seamless access to modern digital resources .
The three new EDCs , built by strategic partner Accu-Tech , are complete and ready for deployment . Duos Edge AI intends to deploy these for identified opportunities and expects the acquisition to accelerate plans for having up to 15 units deployed and generating revenue by the end of 2025 .
“ Bringing these EDCs online ahead of schedule is a milestone for Duos Edge AI and demonstrates our dedication to equipping remote communities with the infrastructure they need to thrive ,” said Doug Recker , President , Duos Edge AI .
“ I would like to thank our financing partner and the Duos finance team for quickly negotiating this agreement and allowing the business to meet the demand for these solutions .”
The rapid EDC deployment model showcases Duos Edge AI ’ s capacity to efficiently scale edge computing solutions across diverse sectors , providing robust , adaptable infrastructure that meets the evolving needs of rural and underserved markets .
These three EDCs are expected to go live by end of Q1 2025 , marking a significant step forward in the Texas digital transformation .
Nutanix expands partnership with AWS
Nutanix has expanded strategic collaboration with AWS to accelerate cloud migration and provide options for customers managing workloads across on-premises and cloud environments . This aims to reduce the friction required for IT modernisation , making it easier for customers to leverage AWS services to drive innovation .
Through this collaboration , customers can leverage Nutanix Cloud Clusters ( NC2 ) on AWS , which will enable them to seamlessly
extend their on-premises Nutanix environment to AWS . This integration allows organisations to run their applications on a consistent environment across both on-premises and AWS , and benefit from access to AWS services , including AWS Databases , Amazon Simple Storage Service ( Amazon S3 ), and AI and ML services – as well as the security , resiliency and scalability AWS offers .
“ Ninety per cent of organizations are taking a ‘ cloud smart ’ approach to their infrastructure strategy – leveraging the best environment for each of their applications ,” said Tarkan Maner , Chief Commercial Officer , Nutanix . “ Our expanded strategic partnership with AWS is a win-win-win for both companies and our customers , as it will help simplify their cloud migration journeys , accelerate their adoption of AWS using NC2 , and open the door to hybrid cloud and on-prem Nutanix opportunities .”
Chris Sullivan , Vice President , Americas Channels & Alliances , AWS , said : “ Our expanded collaboration with Nutanix represents a significant step forward in simplifying cloud migration , and helping customers innovate .
“ This partnership will empower more customers to accelerate their digital transformation journey , allowing them to leverage the scalability , security , resiliency and innovation of AWS and its services .” p
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