On the 29th, eole launched a proof of concept for a closed-network edge platform for logistics operations. In collaboration with WOODMAN, it will test the operation of critical business processes near the worksite in an environment with restricted external connectivity.
eole announced that it would conduct a proof of concept for a closed-network edge platform designed to enable business continuity even during cyberattacks or outages affecting external services. The project will target industries including logistics, manufacturing and hospitals, and will solicit participating businesses and collaboration partners. eole plans to complete the acquisition of WOODMAN as a wholly owned subsidiary by the end of November, and the proof of concept will be conducted under this collaboration.
The proof of concept involves building a computing platform that operates near the worksite in an environment with restricted connections to external networks such as the internet. Assuming that external connections are unavailable, the project will test the scope of business operations and data that can continue in a closed-network environment, recovery procedures and the time required, and the impact of connection routes and authentication and authorization designs.
eole will plan and operate the proof of concept, while WOODMAN will provide IMMERSIA EDGE’s immersion-cooling solution and GPU servers. The project will examine factors related to immersion cooling that affect on-site installation conditions, including the need to control the high heat generated by GPU servers.
Participants will be businesses in logistics, manufacturing, hospitals and other sectors where an operational shutdown would have a significant social or business impact. The proof of concept will be conducted successively as preparations are completed. Based on the results, the project aims to establish implementation and operating models for closed-network edge platforms tailored to each industry and environment.