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Bridging the Digital Divide: Edge Data Centers Revolutionizing Rural Education

Doug Recker  (President & Founder, Duos Edge AI)

Location: TBA

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Track: Emerging IT & Data Center Technologies

Session Type: Session

Vault Recording: TBD

Audience Level: All Audiences

This session will explore how Edge Data Centers (EDCs) are transforming education and economic development in rural America. Using the recent partnership between Duos Edge AI and Region 16 Education Service Center in Amarillo, Texas as a case study, this session will discuss the implementation of an EDC to support 60 public school districts in the Texas panhandle. Content will examine how this innovative infrastructure provides high-speed connectivity and scalable IT resources, enabling access to advanced educational tools and fostering digital equity. The session will highlight the potential of EDCs to close the urban-rural digital divide, enhance learning outcomes, and stimulate local economic growth. The broader implications of this technology for Infrastructure 4.0 and its role in preparing students for future careers will be covered.

Takeaway

  • Understanding Edge Data Centers: Gain insights into how EDCs operate and their role in providing high-speed connectivity and scalable IT resources in rural education settings
  • Impact on Education: Learn about the transformative effects of EDCs on educational outcomes, including access to innovative tools and resources that enhance learning opportunities for students in underserved areas
  • Economic Development: Discover how EDCs can stimulate local economies by supporting businesses with improved connectivity and computing capabilities, fostering community growth and prosperity
  • Strategies for Digital Equity: Explore actionable strategies for closing the digital divide in rural communities, ensuring that all students have equitable access to quality education and future career pathways