Edge Technology & Capabilities

Q: What workloads are best suited for the 1623 Farnam edge?

AI inference, content delivery, private cloud connectivity, VoIP, financial trading, wireless backhaul and latency-sensitive applications.

Q: Does the second facility support cloud connectivity?

Yes. It will extend private cloud access and carrier interconnection density.

Q: Can I build redundancy between facilities?

Yes. Customers can architect resilient deployments across both Omaha sites.

Q: How does this support distributed computing?

The dual-site model supports traffic localization and regional edge processing strategies.

Q: What industries benefit most from edge deployments at 1623 Farnam?

Wireless, cloud gaming, AR/VR platforms, healthcare providers, manufacturers and retailers all benefit from low-latency interconnection and cloud proximity.

Edge technology is redefining how data is processed, analyzed and delivered. By bringing computing closer to the end user, edge technology empowers businesses and applications with low latency, real-time data processing and enhanced performance.

At 1623 Farnam, we are at the forefront of enabling edge computing solutions that power the future of connectivity, innovation and user experiences.

What is Edge Technology?

Edge technology refers to the distributed computing framework that processes data closer to its source rather than relying on centralized data centers. By reducing the physical distance that data needs to travel, edge technology supports applications that require low latency, rapid data analysis and seamless interaction. This is particularly critical in industries like 5G edge computing, AI edge computing, virtual reality, augmented reality and cloud gaming.

Edge Technology Capabilities

Enabling Next-Generation Edge Applications in the Midwest

The evolution of edge computing is being driven by applications that demand ultra-low latency, high bandwidth and direct interconnection with carriers and cloud platforms. From wireless backhaul to immersive AR experiences, today’s digital workloads cannot rely solely on centralized hyperscale regions.

1623 Farnam’s Omaha Edge platform, spanning OMA-1 and the expanding OMA-2 facility, provides the dense carrier interconnection and cloud proximity required to power latency-sensitive, distributed applications across the Midwest.

Our interconnection-first architecture enables real-time performance for industries transforming how data is processed, delivered and experienced

Ideal use cases:

Wireless & 5G Infrastructure

The rapid expansion of 5G and fixed wireless access is pushing compute closer to users.

Wireless operators require:

1623 Farnam supports wireless carriers and broadband providers with carrier-neutral interconnection, meet-me-room cross connects and scalable deployment options.

Omaha’s central location makes it an ideal aggregation point for regional and national wireless traffic.

Cloud & Edge Gaming

Cloud gaming platforms and real-time streaming services demand minimal latency between compute resources and end users. Even small delays degrade user experience.

Our Omaha edge environment supports:

By placing infrastructure at the Midwest edge, gaming providers can improve responsiveness, minimize buffering and enhance competitive gameplay experiences across central U.S. markets.

AR / VR & Immersive Experiences

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications require near-instantaneous data processing to prevent lag and motion sensitivity.

Edge deployments at 1623 Farnam support:

From enterprise training simulations to immersive retail environments and live event streaming, AR/VR platforms benefit from proximity-based compute and direct network interconnection.

Healthcare & Telemedicine

Healthcare innovation increasingly depends on real-time data exchange and secure cloud connectivity.

Applications include:

1623 Farnam supports healthcare organizations with:

Omaha’s edge position enables faster access to patient data while maintaining operational resilience.

Manufacturing & Industrial IoT

Modern manufacturing environments rely on connected sensors, automation systems and real-time analytics.

Edge interconnection supports:

By localizing compute at the Midwest edge, manufacturers can reduce latency between facilities and analytics platforms while maintaining secure, private connectivity.

Retail & Real-Time Consumer Experiences

Retail operations are becoming increasingly data-driven. From inventory systems to immersive shopping environments, retail networks demand performance and reliability.

Edge deployments at 1623 Farnam enable:

Carrier diversity and cloud on-ramps ensure retailers can maintain uptime and responsiveness across distributed store networks.

Built for Edge Scalability

1623 Farnam’s Omaha Edge platform is designed to scale with next-generation applications.

With more than 50 network providers, direct cloud connectivity and a growing two-facility ecosystem, customers gain:

As AI-driven applications and distributed computing continue to expand, the Midwest edge becomes increasingly critical—and 1623 Farnam is positioned at its center.