With demand for new data center technologies at an all-time high, the need for more critical digital infrastructure is also rising. Thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI), services like edge computing and cloud computing are more needed than ever before to allow enterprises to take full advantage of AI’s capabilities and drive business results. 

American Tower is rising to the challenge by unveiling a new data center concept: Aggregation Edge Data Centers.

This revolutionary approach to edge computing extends cloud services closer to the edge and prioritizes a low latency environment at the near edge, where businesses are located, with access to a full digital ecosystem.

“American Tower’s cutting-edge approach to edge computing places the utmost importance on low latency and access to a complete digital ecosystem, including cloud services, in a secure environment. Emphasizing those three elements will allow us to deliver the best possible outcomes to our customers who require a facility that meets their unique needs at the edge in Raleigh and beyond,” said Jake Rasweiler, Senior Vice President of Innovation for American Tower. 

Aggregation Edge Data Centers Launching in Raleigh, North Carolina

The first American Tower Aggregation Edge Data Center broke ground in Raleigh, North Carolina, in June. Upon opening, it will span 4,000 square feet and require one (1) megawatt of power. It is capable of delivering four (4) megawatts of power at full capacity.

“Raleigh is an ideal location for the first American Tower Aggregation Edge Data Center. Not only is it one of the fastest growing metro areas in the U.S., but its proximity to renowned academic institutions and enterprises in Research Triangle Park will allow us to serve the local business community with much-needed connectivity services,” commented Rasweiler. 

With American Tower having data center capable assets at the base of its towers within 50 miles of 99% of the continental U.S. population and the ability to build infrastructure required to enable low-latency use cases, the Aggregation Edge Data Center model can be easily replicated at future sites. Several locations have been designated as “shovel ready,” indicating that construction design has begun and near-premise Aggregation Edge Data Centers can be rapidly built based on demand.  

To learn more about the Raleigh Data Center, visit www.americantower.com/raleighdatacenter.  

For additional information on the American Tower Data Center portfolio, visit https://www.americantower.com/us/data-centers-edge.