Emerson (News - Alert) Network Power, a business of Emerson and a company enabling Business-Critical Continuity, has unveiled its Containerized Computing Solution.

 

A modular approach solution, Containerized Computing Solution allows telecom companies to provide U.S. consumers with wireless and broadband services “quickly and economically,” according to the company’s officials.

 

Emerson officials said that the “central office in a box” features components not typically assembled in a single modular solution like a shipping container.

 

These components include embedded computing and DC power conversion equipment, precision cooling units, power transfer switches, server racks and enclosure. Company officials pointed out that these are the critical enabling components telecom companies need to build out wireless and broadband networks.

 

Earle Weaver, group vice president at Emerson, said that this concept illustrates the ability to supply everything from the power inlet to the network outlet including switchgear, power conversion, cooling, racking, and embedded computing technology based on the AdvancedTCA (News - Alert) open standard.

 

“Telecommunications providers are racing to meet customer demands in the U.S. and emerging markets abroad, and there isn’t always time for bricks and mortar,” said Ed Feeney, executive vice president at Emerson.

 

He also said that the Emerson Network Power (News - Alert) has the “unique grid-to-chip capabilities’ and global reach needed to bring this complex solution to telecom providers and their customers around the world.

 

Emerson Network Power has deployed containerized solutions, but typically included in them only infrastructure equipment—not the embedded computing needed to support a network.

 

Feeney explained those experiences have shown that a modular solution employing components from a single source enable an “easier, faster deployment and ensure a low total cost of ownership due to reduced service demands.”

 

Weaver said that it’s a true grid-to-chip solution, and since it all comes from Emerson Network Power there are no integration worries as with multiple suppliers.

 

Emerson Network Power provides its solutions and expertise in areas including AC and DC power and precision cooling systems, embedded computing and power, integrated racks and enclosures, power switching and controls, monitoring, and connectivity.