Activity 14: Global Infrastructure

Overview

Build edge computing deployment systems that bring social impact mobile applications closer to users worldwide, focusing on low-latency, high-availability infrastructure that works across diverse technological environments and connectivity conditions.

Learning Objectives

By completing this activity, you will:

• Design edge computing architectures for global social impact applications
• Implement content delivery networks optimized for underserved regions
• Build resilient infrastructure that handles varying connectivity conditions
• Create deployment systems that respect data sovereignty and privacy laws
• Develop monitoring and maintenance systems for distributed infrastructure

Scenario: Building "GlobalEdge Impact"

You're designing infrastructure for a coalition of humanitarian organizations that need to deliver critical services (healthcare, education, emergency response) with minimal latency to users across six continents, including areas with limited internet connectivity.

Part One: Edge Computing Architecture Design (65 minutes)

Challenge 1.1: Distributed Edge Node Management

Design systems that intelligently manage computing resources across global edge locations.

interface EdgeLocation {
  regionId: string;
  coordinates: GeographicCoordinates;
  connectivityProfile: ConnectivityProfile;
  computeResources: ComputeResourceProfile;
  regulatoryContext: RegulatoryContext;
  powerInfrastructure: PowerInfrastructure;
  maintenanceCapability: MaintenanceCapability;
}

class GlobalEdgeInfrastructure {
  // TODO: Intelligent workload placement
  async optimizeWorkloadPlacement(
    workloads: SocialImpactWorkload[],
    availableEdgeLocations: EdgeLocation[],
    userDistribution: UserDistribution
  ): Promise<WorkloadPlacementPlan> {
    // Place workloads to minimize latency for vulnerable populations
    // Consider data sovereignty and privacy requirements
    // Optimize for cost-effectiveness in resource-constrained environments
    // Balance load across edge locations
    // Your implementation here
  }

  // TODO: Dynamic scaling and resource allocation
  async implementDynamicScaling(
    currentDemand: DemandProfile,
    predictedDemand: DemandPrediction[],
    resourceConstraints: ResourceConstraint[]
  ): Promise<ScalingStrategy> {
    // Scale resources based on social impact urgency
    // Prioritize critical humanitarian applications
    // Handle sudden demand spikes during crises
    // Optimize resource utilization across time zones
    // Your implementation here
  }
}

Deliverables

Submit the following completed implementations:

1. GlobalEdgeInfrastructure.ts - Edge computing orchestration system
2. AdaptiveNetworkManager.ts - Connectivity-aware network management
3. GlobalComplianceManager.ts - Multi-jurisdictional compliance automation
4. InfrastructureDashboard.html - Global infrastructure management interface

Evaluation Criteria

Your solution will be evaluated on:

• Global Scalability (30%): Effective scaling across diverse global conditions
• Reliability and Resilience (25%): High availability and fault tolerance
• Regulatory Compliance (20%): Comprehensive jurisdiction and privacy compliance
• Performance Optimization (15%): Efficient resource utilization and low latency
• Sustainability (10%): Environmental responsibility and resource sharing

Support

For help during this activity:

1. Connect with infrastructure architects from major cloud providers
2. Join #M2-Activity14 for peer collaboration
3. Access telecommunications policy research databases
4. Schedule sessions with humanitarian technology experts

Remember: Global infrastructure for social impact means building technology that serves everyone, especially those who need it most, while respecting sovereignty, privacy, and environmental limits.