8f. Optimise network architecture for efficient scale
Explore options to optimise transfer of data across networks and reduce emissions from networking.
Lead Roles
Technical architect
Sub-actions
8f. (i) Compress data for transit
8f. (ii) Enable consumption of data from primary source
8f. (iii) Use efficient protocols
8f. (iv) Utilise edge computing
(i) Compress data for transit
Compression minimises the amount of data sent over a network.
Environmental benefit:
Compressing data in transit reduces payload sizes, helping reduce network load and emissions.
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(ii) Enable consumption of data from primary source
Consuming data from its primary source means accessing data from where it was first generated. This means we can access the most up-to-date information without the need for any intermediary processing or transformation.
Environmental benefit:
Reduces data processing, storage and network transmission energy, leading to lower carbon emissions and improved resource efficiency.
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(iii) Use efficient protocols
A network protocol is a set of rules that define how data is exchanged between devices on a network. Using efficient protocols like UDP based HTTP3 or QUIC can help reduce retransmissions.
Environmental benefit:
Efficient protocols help reduce energy-associated emissions.
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(iv) Utilise edge computing
Edge computing means storing and processing data at the ‘edge’ of networks. This means it is much closer to the devices that produce it and the users who consume it.
Environmental benefit:
Processing data closer to the user reduces network load and energy consumption.