Hybrid Data Compute Plane Architecture for Secure Cloud Scaling

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current computing architectures face challenges in efficiently managing varying computing demands, as they often lead to underutilization of resources due to fixed on-premise setups or require complex handling of cloud deployments, which can be costly and insecure.

Innovation Solution

A hybrid data compute plane architecture that dynamically allocates resources between on-premise and cloud-based platforms, using data shipment rules for secure and scalable data transfer, enabling flexible compute scaling and secure data handling across both environments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If computing is performed on cloud based platforms, then computing resource flexibility is improved, but data security and deployment complexity worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomputing resource flexibilityVSAvoiddeployment complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a hybrid computing architecture that acts as an intermediary layer between on-premise infrastructure and cloud platforms. This hybrid layer manages data security policies, authentication, and resource allocation, simplifying cloud deployment while maintaining security requirements. The hybrid architecture mediates between the rigid on-premise environment and the flexible cloud environment, providing a bridge that reduces deployment complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If all computing is done on premise, then data security is improved, but resource utilization efficiency worsens

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata securityVSAvoidresource utilization efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments computing workloads into different categories based on security requirements and resource demands. Critical security-sensitive workloads remain on-premise, while less sensitive workloads can be offloaded to cloud platforms. This segmentation allows the system to maintain high data security for sensitive operations while achieving better overall resource utilization by leveraging cloud resources for appropriate workloads.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies different security and resource management policies to different locations in the computing architecture. On-premise systems maintain strict security controls for sensitive data, while cloud-based systems provide flexible resource allocation for non-sensitive workloads. This local quality approach allows each location to optimize for its specific requirements, achieving both security and efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Adaptability or versatility

If cloud computing resources are used, then computing scalability is improved, but operational costs worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomputing scalabilityVSAvoidoperational costs
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic resource allocation that adjusts computing workload distribution between on-premise and cloud platforms based on real-time conditions. When cloud resources are needed for scalability, they are activated; when on-premise resources suffice, cloud usage is reduced or eliminated. This dynamic approach ensures scalability is available when needed while minimizing operational costs by avoiding unnecessary cloud resource consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20240111734A1Hybrid data-compute platform
Publication Date: 2024.04.04 ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
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AI summary

A hybrid computer architecture a process providing flexible computing resources across a combination of on-premise computing resources and cloud-based computing resources.