Edge Computing: Processing Data Close to the Source
Edge Computing: Processing Data Close to the Source Edge computing brings computation and storage closer to data sources. Instead of sending every sensor reading to a distant data center, devices and local servers can process data on site. This proximity cuts travel time, reduces cloud load, and enables faster decisions. By design, edge layers work alongside the cloud, sharing tasks as needed for speed and scale. Benefits come in several forms. Latency decreases, making real-time control and analytics practical. Bandwidth is saved because only important results travel across networks. Privacy improves when sensitive data stay near the source, under local controls. And if the network link is slow or unstable, edge processing can keep critical functions running. ...