VANCOUVER – Telus and edge computing provider MobiledgeX announced today the MobiledgeX Early Access Program will soon open in Canada.
A first for North America, the program will allow developers to “build, experiment, and test applications and experiences using next-generation, low-latency edge computing powered by MobiledgeX,” powered by the Telus network, reads the announcement.
Edge computing hosts applications and content across operator networks at key locations that are closer to the user, says the release. This means developers don’t have to rely on the cloud – which could be countries away. “Combined with future 5G infrastructure that also lowers latency and increases speeds, mobile experiences are not only improved, but entirely new use cases will be unlocked for augmented and virtual reality, smart cities, industry 4.0, gaming and immersive entertainment, autonomous vehicles, and more,” says the release.
“Edge computing allows consumers and businesses alike to harness the power of a data center in near real time, unlocking further potential for fast, low-latency mobile networks to empower transformative technologies for everything from home entertainment and gaming, to healthcare and agriculture,” explained Ibrahim Gedeon, Telus CTO.
Live testing of the MobiledgeX Early Access Program will be available in select major cities across Canada, including the Telus Lab 5G at Zú, the Montreal-based incubator for start-ups innovating in the entertainment space which was announced in September. Additional live testing sites across Canada will be announced shortly as the program evolves.
Developers approved for early access will receive exclusive, free-of-charge access to the MobiledgeX platform in a live network environment, and will benefit from efforts like hackathons, educational sessions and so on.
Canadian companies can apply for early access to the MobiledgeX beta platform here.
Photo is a MobiledgeX conception of an edge computing applicaton.
