Vodafone Advances Federated Edge Infrastructure Across Europe

Vodafone is advancing its federated European edge digital infrastructure, collaborating with mobile operators, technology partners, and stakeholders. This infrastructure will enable consistent deployment of applications across multiple countries, ensuring data locality and national sovereignty.

Unlike traditional cloud services, this approach processes data locally within EU jurisdiction, enhancing performance for applications requiring low latency, such as industrial robotics. The initiative, announced at Mobile World Congress, seeks to unify service agreements for customers, reducing the complexity of managing multiple contracts.

Over the coming months, Vodafone will initiate broader customer trials from its Málaga research center, aiming to validate cross-border scenarios and develop new applications. This strategic move could reshape the network landscape in Europe, enhancing cooperation and operational efficiency.