Multi-access Edge Computing, as envisioned by mobile operators, has been viewed as a way to leverage 5G to create a revenue-creating role in edge computing. To say it is complicated is to acknowledge the truth. Connectivity providers can supply the access and often real estate.
More complicated is the creation of a role in the actual computing as a service function. SK Telecom, for example, is creating its own branded MEC service, including the actual compute cycles and analytics; operations; vertical applications plus connectivity.
To do so it builds on Intel and Dell servers, VMware for compute cycles and computing-as-a-service management. SK contributes the connectivity, real estate and some vertical market solutions as well.
Another model involves mobile operators supplying connectivity and real estate, with a hyperscale computing-as-a-service supplier providing the actual compute cycles.
Some mobile operators are likely to try the former approach; others will choose the latter. Much could depend on the maturity of hyperscale cloud computing in different regions. Where cloud computing services are immature, there arguably are greater opportunities for a telco-developed role in providing edge computing.
In markets where hyperscale cloud computing is well developed, there arguably are fewer opportunities for a mobile operator created edge computing services business.
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