1、 Executive Briefing STATE OF EDGE ACROSS THE UK An exploration of unique opportunities edge computing creates in different regions across the UK Gabija Cepurnaite|January 2024 Kindly supported by:STATE OF EDGE ACROSS THE UK|JANUARY 2024 STL Partners EXECUTIVE BRIEFING 2 Executive Summary Embracing i

2、nnovation and leveraging emerging technologies are essential to sustain growth in the UK economy.To realise this growth potential,the UK needs to invest in a robust network infrastructure as well more compute capacity to support these data-intensive use cases.Edge computing,with its ability to bring

3、 processing closer to the data source,stands as a catalyst for significant improvements in economic and social outlook across the UK.STL Partners projects growth with a compound annual growth rate(CAGR)of over 35%across the edge domains over the next four years1 with demand coming from a range of di

4、fferent sectors.This report explores the diverse use cases driving demand for edge computing in different regions of the UK:1.Scotland:Enhancing safety and efficiency in the oil industry and supporting technology hubs outside of London to have access to best-in-class compute infrastructure.2.Northea

5、st:Transforming agriculture with precision farming and autonomous systems,which can promote sustainability,increase crop yields,and minimise resource waste.3.Northwest:Leveraging manufacturing data through real-time processing and implementing AI for hazard detection,autonomous operations,and qualit

6、y control.4.Midlands:Improving urban living,and optimising traffic flow by adopting smart city initiatives and smart transport systems.5.London:Enhancing customer experiences,enabling personalised services,and supporting AI applications in the services sector.6.The South(excluding London):Improving