The digital transformation debate: Edge computing vs cloud computing
Edge vs cloud computing: Which is right for your business?
Hello, and welcome to the anniversary of the OnEdge Newsletter! This week, we thought we’d revisit the old Edge vs cloud debate with a fresh perspective.
As businesses continue to embrace digital transformation, the debate between Edge computing and cloud computing has become even more relevant.
While cloud computing has long been the go-to choice, Edge computing is emerging as a powerful option for businesses. However, both technologies have their strengths and limitations, and the choice ultimately depends on an organisation's needs.
Cloud computing offers numerous benefits, including scalability, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility. It allows businesses to store and process vast amounts of data without worrying about infrastructure or maintenance costs.
However, one significant limitation of cloud computing is latency, as data needs to be transmitted from the device to the cloud and back, slowing down applications.
This is where Edge computing’s here to help.
Edge computing involves processing information at the network's edge, closer to the source of the data. This reduces latency and enables real-time processing, making it an ideal choice for high-speed applications.
Edge computing also offers improved security since data is processed locally, reducing the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access.
On top of all this, Edge computing can reduce bandwidth costs since it requires less data transmission to the cloud. This can be particularly advantageous in remote areas with limited or expensive connectivity.
While cloud computing remains popular, Edge computing is gaining traction as businesses seek faster, more efficient ways to process data.
By combining both technologies' strengths, companies can create a more robust, flexible computing infrastructure to meet their specific needs.
By embracing Edge computing, businesses can achieve faster processing times, improved security, and reduced bandwidth costs, making this computing method an attractive alternative (or partner!) to traditional cloud computing.
Faster, smarter, and closer to the Edge
The following article explores the growing importance of Edge computing, particularly in industries such as telecommunications, manufacturing, logistics, and retail.
The article suggests that Edge computing is becoming a viable alternative to the cloud because it can provide faster processing times and lower latency. Moreover, Edge computing is becoming more accessible due to cheap data collection, better power usage, and the prevalence of devices like smartphones.
Edge Computing Eats the Cloud?
Mastering the Edge-cloud combo
This article discusses the concepts of Edge computing and cloud computing, including their definitions, applications, and benefits.
It also explores the concept of hybrid clouds and multiaccess Edge computing.
Edge Computing Vs Cloud Computing: What are the Key Differences?
From clouds to edges: The new frontier of data processing
According to the article below, Edge computing is a rising trend that's changing the game for businesses and consumers alike.
Compared to cloud computing, Edge computing holds several benefits, including faster processing, improved reliability, increased privacy and security, reduced bandwidth constraints, and cost-effectiveness.
Running on the Edge: Everything You Need to Know
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AI meets the Edge
With an increasing number of Edge devices generating massive amounts of data, Edge AI has become a powerful tool for inferencing, reducing bandwidth requirements and latency, and improving reliability.
The article below discusses several use cases for Edge AI, including IT operations, manufacturing, amusement parks, and healthcare.
Industry Use Cases for AI-Enabled Edge Applications
The bionic farmer
The benefits and challenges of IoT in agriculture.
The author emphasizes that businesses that build IoT applications for agriculture now will have a significant competitive advantage as the market continues to grow.
IoT in Agriculture: 9 Technology Use Cases for Smart Farming (and Challenges to Consider)
Edge computing takes the lead in manufacturing
The 2022 Global Edge Computing in Manufacturing Market Report is a comprehensive industry analysis conducted by Introspective Market Research.
It examines the development components, patterns, and size of the market using primary and secondary data to analyze industry parameters.
Edge Computing in Manufacturing Market: Latest Research Unveils Opportunities for Business Expansion
Xailient’s newest article
With the growing demand for real-time data analysis and advanced applications, Edge-based computing platforms are set to become an integral part of many organizations’ IT infrastructures.
This week’s blog, The Benefits of Edge Computing Platforms: How to Choose the Right One, covers how organizations can choose the right Edge-based computing platform for their needs.
Thanks for reading,
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