Benefits of edge computing

Some of the benefits of edge computing are:

• Improved speed/reduced latency: By bringing computation and data storage closer to where data is generated, edge computing can reduce the time and distance required for data to travel between devices and servers. This can improve the performance and responsiveness of applications and services that rely on real-time or near-real-time data 12.

• Enhanced security/privacy: By processing and storing data locally at the edge of the network, edge computing can reduce the exposure and risk of data breaches or cyberattacks. Edge computing can also help comply with data privacy regulations that restrict data movement across borders or regions 13.

• Increased scalability: By distributing computation and storage across multiple edge devices or servers, edge computing can handle large volumes of data without overloading a single central server or cloud. Edge computing can also enable dynamic scaling of resources according to demand or availability 14.

• Greater versatility: By supporting various types of devices, applications and services at the edge of the network, edge computing can cater to different use cases and industries that require low-latency, high-performance or location-sensitive computing. Edge computing can also leverage different technologies and standards that facilitate edge deployment and management, such as containers, microservices, serverless computing and multi-access edge computing (MEC) 1 .

• Higher reliability: By reducing dependency on network connectivity or cloud availability, edge computing can ensure uninterrupted operation of critical applications and services at the edge of the network. Edge computing can also provide backup or failover mechanisms in case of network failures or disasters 13.