How can Micro Data Centers Bridge the Current Data Center Gap for the Commonwealth Realms and Territories

Imagine you have a really cool video game that you want to play with friends who live all over the city. But, every time you try to play together online, the game lags or freezes because the game data has to travel a long way from a big, central computer (like a giant game console) that's far away from your house.

Now, imagine if there were smaller game consoles (let's call them mini-consoles) placed all around the city, including one near your house. These mini-consoles are like micro data centers. Because the mini-console is closer to you, your game doesn’t lag or freeze as much, and you can play smoothly with your friends.

Micro data centers work similarly. They are smaller data centers spread out in different locations instead of having one big data center far away. This setup helps in handling information and internet needs faster and more reliably for everyone nearby. Plus, these micro data centers use solar and wind energy, making them good for the environment. So, they help bridge the gap by providing quicker and greener computing services closer to where they are needed.

Think of these Micro Data Centers in the more rural areas being able to connect the rural areas to the urban areas. Everyone will benefit by bringing our communities closer together in real time.

Michelle Post, Trading Nations Global Ambassador, Commonwealth Realms and Regions

(written with Noot)