Edge computing: 4 facts vs. fiction

Jason Collier, Co-founder, Scale Computing writes

With the proliferation of IoT and AI, and as more devices connect to the internet and to each other, edge computing is at the top of the boardroom agenda for IT. So, as we move closer to the edge, let’s break down some fact vs. fiction on edge computing.

Fiction: Edge computing is a brand-new technology

Fiction: Edge computing replaces the main, centralized data center

Fiction: Edge computing is expensive

Everything can be made to be expensive, but the bottom line is, edge computing does not need to be costly. Because edge computing is a compute source away from the main data center, its resources can be kept to a minimum. For example, in a hospital it might be a piece of medical equipment, in a retail shop it might be a cash register, and for the ROBO it might be a single IoT device. It is flexible and most definitely cost-effective if supported by the right technology. Opt for something that is cost-effective, scalable and reliable.

Fiction: Edge computing is complex and challenging to manage