1. How Can the Office Join
Field Team in the Cloud-
Edge Continuum?
December 1
RASA GULBE
DATI Group
Board Member

2. IN 2005 IT WAS ENOUGH TO HAVE AN
APPLICATION AND DATABASE SERVER
IN 2022 OVER 25M APPS HAVE BEEN
CREATED AND 50ZB HAVE TO BE
STORED
IN 2015 IT WAS ENOUGH TO HAVE
SERVICE-ORIENTED APPLICATIONS
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Intro

3. Today
IT Iceberg
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Cloud-edge Continuum
02
Building IT
03
Getting Started
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4. 01 IT Iceberg: IT Infrastructure

5. DATI Group
Pioneers of the Latvian ICT industry
 We create a meaningful world with
creative information and
communication technology solutions.
 We have been providing reliable ICT
critical infrastructure services for more
than 25 years.
 Unique experience valued by both
local companies and international
organizations such as CERN & NATO.
 We make sure that the ICT
infrastructure is not only stable and
secure but also independent of
suppliers.
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6. 1.
CLOUD SOLUTION IMPLEMENTATION
IN BALTICS
100+
10+
SUCCESSFULLY
EXECUTED PROJECTS
PB DATA STORED IN
CUSTOMERS’ CLOUDS
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7. What is taking so long?
When will «The Future» Come
 In 2010 cloud computing trend: expect
more vendors to start offering private
cloud solutions
 In 2011 ubiquitous computing trend:
the development of sensors, chips and
other low-cost computing devices
 In 2016 IoT architecture and
platforms.
 Flying cars? The key is infrastructure.
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https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2015-10-06-gartner-identifies-the-top-10-strategic-technology-trends-for-2016
https://www.gartner.com/smarterwithgartner/gartner-top-strategic-technology-trends-for-2021/

8. 02 Introducing the Cloud-Edge
Continuum

9. Infrastructure development: Cloud
Traditional Cloud approach
CPU 1, RAM 1, STORAGE 1
Vertically
limited
CPU 3, RAM 3, STORAGE 3
CPU 1, RAM 1, STORAGE 1
Possibility to grow horizontally, use all resources
OS & APP
HARDWARE
OS & APP
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10. Infrastructure development: Edge
 Processing close to where data
gathered.
 Incredibly fast processing.
 Quick feedback provides abilties to
leverage new technologies, including
machine learning, AI.
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Image credit: https://www.alibabacloud.com/knowledge/what-is-edge-computing

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Connecting should be easy…
 Full control over who has acceess rights –
confidentiality.
 Ensure data integrity when a part of it is stored in
edge, part – in cloud.
 Ensure that the needed data is available when and
where you need it.

12.  Hyperscale cloud providers,
Enterprise data center
 Content delivery network, Telco data center, Colo provider, Private Cloud,
SaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
 Small data center, Micro data center, PaaS and SaaS
 Applications, Edge servers, and Storage (not in data center)
 Light weight applications, Gateways, Small cells, and Access points
 Embedded systems, PLCs, Wearables, Smartphones, and Smart pads
 Operations, Engineering, Quality, Services, and Support
 Sensors, Actuators, Machines, Cameras, Equipment, and Material handling
systems
The Cloud-Edge Continuum
https://infohub.delltechnologies.com/l/integrated-edge-management-in-smart-manufacturing-white-paper-1/

13. How can we leverage the Continuum?
Optimal usage of cloud
& edge
Tasks requiring simple
processing executed
quickly, for others
complex models applied.
Fast processing
Where it matters – at
client’s location, in
field, while on the road
Superior insight
Combination of
immense capacity and
scale with speed
Secure storage
When integrating with
hybrid or private cloud –
you have full control.
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14. 03 Building IT: Case studies

15. Building IT
We apply the best solution to the specifics of each client
State Forest Service
Early wildfire detection
system that integrates
surveillance cameras, AI
with the Cloud.
Akvedukts
Repurposed existing
equipment to create a
powerful FLEX Cloud
infrastructure that
supports multiple
offices in the Baltics.
Latvian Post
Created a FLEX Cloud
data back-up solution
with centralized
management for
several hundred
branches.
CERN and Riga
Technical University
Connected several
research institutions
in a distributed cloud
to provide strong
computing power.
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17. 04 Getting started

18. Questions to consider
Data amount
How much data do we
store? Plan to store?
What type of data is it?
Video? Images?
Growth ambition
What is the proportion
of field-to-office
people? Devices?
Data security
Do we store sensitive
data? How much time
do we need to
manage access
rights?
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19. Funding available
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Support for business processes digitalization: EUR 40M
 For implementation of virtualization and cloud platforms
 Companies: SMEs
 Support: up to 200k, up to 45% support
Loan with a grant element for infrastructure to promote digital transformation: EUR 45.5M
 Transition to industry 4.0 with appropriate infrastructure
 Companies: All
 Support: up to a 7M loan, 90% supported by Altum, 10% co-financing.
Development of digital skills: EUR 30M
 IT, specific cloud or edge solution, etc. trainings
 Companies: SMEs
 Support: up to 50%

20. The Roadmap
Course of action you should expect
Demo of user and administrator platforms
Proof of Concept
Pilot project –
a small scale deployment of desired architecture
Enterprise-size project
1 day/
week
1 month 3 months 6 months
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21. Thank you!
Follow us to find out more:
Rasa.Gulbe@datigroup.com
info@datigroup.com
+371 67602797
flexcloud.datigroup.com