Tata Communications unveils CloudLyte for optimised edge computing

Tata Communications, a global commtech company, has revealed CloudLyte, a fully automated edge computing platform crafted to provide future-focused businesses with the ability to thrive in a rapidly evolving world dictated by data. As companies become increasingly hyperconnected and technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G rise in prevalence, the demand for instantaneous data processing, low latency applications, and intelligent decision-making becomes crucial.

CloudLyte is uniquely placed at the forefront of edge computing, ingeniously addressing the needs of global enterprises. Its architecture, which is cloud, infrastructure, and multi-access agnostic, aims to serve businesses experiencing high levels of interconnectivity.

Offering a distinctive 'solution in a box' approach, Tata Communications CloudLyte promises to supply companies with the needed platform, infrastructure, network, managed services, and use case as a coherent, unified provision. The solution will allow quick deployment within minutes and scaling as necessary, thereby future-proofing investments.

By utilising real-time inferencing and auto-scaling, the platform extends cloud capabilities to the edge, allowing the agility of the cloud to be mirrored in edge computing. Security features imbued in Tata Communications CloudLyte include a zero-trust architecture and layered defences, simplifying operational procedures, enhancing efficiency, and spurring business growth.

Neelakantan Venkataraman, Vice President and Global Head of Cloud and Edge Business at Tata Communications said, "In a hyperconnected world, businesses increasingly rely on resilient, performant, and secure edge computing capabilities. These are essential for managing the immense volumes of raw data generated and processing them swiftly to enable rapid decision-making and foster accelerated business transformation. By bringing the cloud experience to the edge, Tata Communications CloudLyte allows global enterprises to capture the full potential of the cloud."

According to Kerem Arsal, Senior Principal Analyst at Omdia, CloudLyte "fills a significant gap in the edge market with its infrastructure- and cloud-agnostic approach to computing." The platform's ability to support various access networks for connectivity, such as SD-WAN, Private 5G, and Wi-Fi, allows it to effectively unify resource and application management across various multi-cloud settings. Its modular makeup gives customers the flexibility to craft tailor-made solutions that cater to specific needs and objectives while reducing the complexity of edge deployments for numerous innovative use cases.

Tata Communications' unveiling of CloudLyte marks a significant milestone in the realm of edge computing, offering a comprehensive solution tailored to the evolving needs of global enterprises. With its innovative architecture, seamless deployment, and robust security features, CloudLyte empowers businesses to harness the full potential of edge computing for rapid decision-making and accelerated transformation. Tata Communications continues to pave the way for a hyperconnected future where data-driven insights drive unparalleled business growth and resilience.