Edge Computing

Caringal, Shiela Mae G.

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Information about the Latest Technology

Edge computing is where compute resources, ranging from credit-card-

size computers to micro data centers, are placed closer to information-
generation sources, to reduce network latency and bandwidth usage
generally associated with cloud computing. Edge computing ensures
continuation of service and operation despite intermittent cloud
connections. Industries ranging from manufacturing to healthcare are
eager to develop real-time control systems that use machine learning and
artificial intelligence to improve efficiencies and reduce cost. We are
exploring this new computing paradigm by identifying and addressing
emerging technology and business model challenges.
Edge computing, or computing on local servers and
devices "on the edge" of the network rather than in
remote cloud data centers, is rapidly establishing
itself as a leading option for supporting the sheer
amount and complexity of network technologies at
the local level, particularly Internet of Things (IoT)
devices.

Companies are also moving away from cloud-based

solutions and toward edge-based solutions. The
reason for this is cloud computing's fundamental
cost, storage, and bandwidth requirements.
Company Background
Graphic shows the evolution of edge computing and ends with our
vision of how edge and cloud computing can be combined to deliver
the best value. The origin of edge computing can be traced back to the
1990s, when Akamai launched its content delivery network (CDN).
The origins of edge computing lie in content distributed network
that were created in the late 1990s to serve web and video content
from edge servers that were deployed close to users. In the early
2000s, these networks evolved to host applications and application
components at the edge servers, resulting in the first commercial edge
computing services that hosted applications such as dealer locators,
shopping carts, real-time data aggregators, and ad insertion engines.
Purpose of Technology

Edge computing is transforming the way data

is being handled, processed, and delivered from
millions of devices around the world. The
explosive growth of internet-connected devices
—along with new applications that require real-
time computing power, continues to drive edge-
computing systems.
Advantages of using Edge Computing
• Response Time and Latency
Edge computing can reduce latency and hence boost network speed. In addition, processing
data closer to the source of information, considerably lowers the distance it must travel.
• High Security and Less Risk
This can be avoided since edge computing only sends the appropriate data to the cloud. In
addition, edge computing does not always necessitate the use of a network connection. Therefore,
even if hackers gain access to the cloud, not all users' information is at risk.
• Lesser Transmission Costs
Edge computing can also result in significant cost reductions due to lower bandwidth.
Because so much data is now processed and stored in localized servers and devices, there is no
need for most data to go to data centers. As a result, edge computing requires less bandwidth at
the data center level.
• Scalability and Versatility
Data must be transmitted to a centralized data center in a cloud computing system.
Modifying or expanding this data center can be pricey at times. On the other hand, the edge may be
utilized to scale your own IoT network without having to worry about storage. Furthermore, IoT
devices can be placed here with just one implantation.
Disadvantages of using Edge Computing
• Security
Although edge computing improves security by reducing the quantity of
data that has to be protected in data centers, it also raises security concerns at
each localized point of the edge network.
• Infrastructure costs
Networking technology is always a huge investment, whether you invest
in large multinational clouds or scattered edge devices for your computing
needs. Edge devices may require more hardware and software for optimal
performance and local storage needs, and costs can quickly escalate when
they're spread across multiple local geographies
• Data Loss
It can be tedious to sift through all of the data in a cloud data center, but
the data's central storage gives you the peace of mind that it will be there
when you need it. While edge computing processes save space and money for
storage, critical data could be misconstrued and destroyed by an edge device
by accident.
General Conclusion

Edge computing has its pros and cons, but

most IT experts agree that it isn't going away
anytime soon, especially with the expected
expansion of 5G access. Edge computing and
how it's used are changing rapidly as more
number of users are accessing data using various
types of gadgets.
Recommendation

In edge computing, diverse kinds of data are handled

in real-time. An increasing number of researches have
been carried out to improve the performance of data
handling for agent-based data control technology. An
important application for edge computing is to control
the distributed agents in real-time strategy (RTS) games.
One of the key approaches for agent control is the
grouping of agents; however, it is difficult to group
them in a reasonable cluster.