Azure public multi-access edge compute (MEC)
Deliver high-performance, low-latency applications and immersive experiences at the operator edge with integrated Azure Compute and operator 5G connectivity.
Enhance application performance and experience at the operator edge
Azure public MEC integrates Azure Compute and edge-optimized Azure services with the mobile operator's public 5G network connectivity. Use the solution to rapidly develop and deliver a broad array of low-latency applications and solve critical business problems at the operator edge.
Analyze data closer to where it's captured—on industrial Internet of Things (IoT) devices, cars, smartphones, or any other edge-enabled devices—to produce better insights for faster responses. Use Azure public MEC to deliver smarter edge computing solutions for real-world business problems.
Get the flexibility you need to rapidly deploy innovative solutions, increase efficiency, and optimize costs with Azure public MEC. Leverage the operator's 5G connectivity to access new 5G and edge services without managing infrastructure. Move only the low-latency components you need to address a particular use case from your cloud-based solution to the edge. Use network slicing features to distinguish traffic by use case and offer applications on-demand based on users' needs.
Bring the power of Azure Compute, automation, and developer experience to the operator edge with Azure public MEC. Use Azure tools and services to deploy, manage, scale, and monitor your applications. Leverage industry-leading Azure security and comprehensive compliance to deploy MEC solutions with confidence.
Build solutions with Azure services and validated applications from a rich ecosystem of partners developing solutions for the edge. Develop applications that address specific connectivity, security, and low-latency use cases for key industries such as retail, healthcare, and gaming.
Explore Azure public MEC solution architectures
Learn how to deploy your applications with Azure public MEC.
Azure public MEC hybrid deployment
Organizations needing fast application response should consider using Azure public MEC to host latency-sensitive parts of the application.
High availability in Azure public MEC
Active and standby deployment example for Azure public MEC to ensure high availability.
Learn more about products and services for Azure public MEC
Azure Virtual Machines
Create virtual machines (VMs) in seconds and reduce costs.
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Deploy and manage containerized applications more easily with a fully managed Kubernetes service.
Azure Load Balancer
Deliver high availability and network performance to your apps.
Azure Virtual Network
Provision private networks, optionally connect to on-premises datacenters.
Azure Private Link
Private access to services hosted on the Azure platform, keeping your data on the Microsoft network.
Resources and documentation
Partners are doing great things with Azure public MEC
Power computer vision applications at the 5G edge
Customers are deploying AI powered computer vision applications at scale using Microsoft's 5G edge offerings, in partnership with Singtel.
Public MEC ISV program
Learn about the Azure public MEC ISV program and how partners such as Palo Alto Networks and Multicasting.io are using this program to onboard their offerings for the public MEC solution.
Measuring critical KPIs for Azure public MEC solutions
Spirent accelerates edge-based service delivery for applications deployed on Azure public MEC with AT&T.
A live-streamed shopping experience
Learn how Azure public MEC enables enterprise customers to build a live-streamed shopping experience with Summit Tech Odience platform and AT&T's 5G mobility network.
Azure public MEC and AT&T's 5G mobile network enabled Summit Tech's Odience live-streaming platform to bring interactive and immersive live-streaming to multiple use cases including ecommerce shopping.
Personalized customer experiences
Running a Couchbase-powered data center at the edge of 5G wireless network on Azure public MEC ensures high guarantees of speed and bandwidth, providing the fastest possible response times for applications that require ultra-low latency.
Fast access to applications
This video highlights how VMware SD-WAN provides optimal and simplified solution to extend WAN connectivity across hybrid cloud deployments.
Increased security for apps at the edge
Check Point CloudGuard provides application security and API protection, advanced threat prevention, and automated cloud network security through a virtual security gateway with unified security management across multicloud and hybrid environments.
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