The growing number of connected devices will lead to the generation of large volumes of data

According to the latest market research report released by Technavio, the global mini data center market is expected to accelerate at a CAGR of more than 17 percent during the forecast period. Increase in demand for data centers among SMEs is one of the key factors triggering the growth of the market.

The market research analysis categorizes the global mini data center market into the following products:

* Containerized data center.

* Micro data center.

In 2016, the containerized data center segment accounted for 91 percent of the global market. Containerized data centers will be the primary support for future businesses, providing an opportunity for edge computing purposes and disaster recovery.

Edge computing is an architectural model in which the data generated by loT devices is processed at the edge of the network, which is mostly close to the source of the data. The number of Internet-connected devices may reach an estimated 30 billion by 2020, which will give a major boost to the global data center market.

The use of RFID sensors to tag, track, connect, and read objects in logistics and warehouses in the late 1990s popularized the concept of loT. The growing number of connected devices will lead to the generation of large volumes of data. Meanwhile, ideas, such as a connected car, connected home, connected health, and smart cities, are gaining popularity.