Consolidation and the centralized nature of cloud computing has proven cost-effective and flexible over recent years, but the rise of IIoT and mobile computing has put a strain on networking bandwidth. Ultimately, not all smart devices need to utilize cloud computing to operate. In some cases, architects can — and should — avoid the back and forth. Edge computing could prove more efficient in some areas where cloud computing operates.
This white paper offers a closer look at edge computing and defines the evolution that is taking place in edge computing today while demonstrating how next-generation solutions can help industries execute on the new opportunities offered by the transformation of the edge.