FDC and Lightedge: Powering Efficient, Secure Supply Chains

How It Works

FDC provides the software tools you need to manage inventory and logistics, while Lightedge provides the robust foundation that ensures those tools run without interruption.

FDC Provides the Software

We bring deep industry expertise and advanced tools designed to address critical operational needs—from forecasting demand to fulfilling orders.

LightEdge Provides the Infrastructure

LightEdge’s enterprise-grade hybrid cloud platform allows FDC’s software to be deployed in the optimal environment for each workload9. LightEdge combines colocation, private cloud, and public cloud into a unified architecture, ensuring our applications integrate seamlessly with your existing on-premise systems10.

Why This Relationship Benefits FDC Customers

By hosting FDC applications in LightEdge’s technical environment, our customers gain immediate access to enterprise-level security, reliability, and support without the burden of managing it internally.

Uncompromised Security & Compliance

Your sensitive inventory and customer data require the highest level of protection. By hosting with Lightedge, you benefit from a secure, compliant infrastructure from day one.

• Tier III Data Centers: Lightedge facilities feature advanced physical security (biometric access) and cyber security measures.
• Regulatory Compliance: The infrastructure is certified for SOC 1/2/3, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001.
• 24/7 Monitoring: Dedicated security teams work around the clock to monitor threats and ensure auditable compliance.

High Performance & Reliability

FDC’s software is engineered to run smoothly even under heavy loads, supported by LightEdge’s low-latency connectivity and N+1 redundancies for power and cooling.

• Maximized Uptime: Your warehouse management and tracking systems remain responsive and available 24/7/365.
• Certified Support: If an issue arises, LightEdge’s certified engineers are on standby to resolve it immediately, minimizing downtime.

On-Demand Scalability

A key advantage of our joint solution is the ability to adapt to your business growth. LightEdge’s "hybrid-ready" design simplifies complexity, allowing you to scale resources rapidly.

• Handle Peak Seasons: Whether it's a holiday rush or a new product launch, the cloud infrastructure automatically allocates compute power to handle traffic surges.
• Future-Proof Growth: You can add storage for data or bring new warehouses online quickly without large upfront investments.

Fully Managed IT Services

LightEdge’s managed services take the burden off your internal IT team.

• Focus on Strategy: Instead of worrying about server patches or network updates, your team can focus on improving logistics and serving customers.
• Proactive Optimization: Engineers monitor the environment 24/7 to ensure FDC applications are always running at peak efficiency.

Real-World Business Outcomes

When innovative software is combined with resilient cloud infrastructure, the results are tangible:

• Increased Efficiency: Automate fulfillment and reduce forecasting errors to free up working capital.
• Better Visibility: Track every package from warehouse to destination in real time to resolve bottlenecks proactively.
• Higher Customer Satisfaction: Improve on-time delivery rates and keep customers informed with automated alerts.