Technologies such as IoT, 5G, AI and augmented reality are placing higher demands on our IT infrastructure. More and more data is being created and that data needs to be processed faster than ever. To meet this challenge, new, decentralized facilities, known as edge data centers, are being added to the IT infrastructure. By providing local processing power, edge data centers reduce latency to meet the demands of these new technologies. Edge data centers are often deployed in remote, harsh, and water-scarce environments creating a greater need for durability, water-free cooling, and robust designs. Alfa Laval recently launched the Cooling Pod, a plug-and-play cooling solution for edge data centers. This is a 20-foot container that has all of the components necessary to deliver cooling for direct-to-chip, cold-plate, or immersion cooling applications. This pre-engineered solution is extremely energy efficient and does not use water to cool. All you need to get up and running is a power connection and space to put your container. The design itself is more robust than commercial cooling solutions and it's designed to stand up in the most challenging environments with minimal maintenance.