Red Hat’s Mark Swinson spoke to SiliconRepublic.com about how edge computing has evolved in recent years and the transformative impact this technology is bringing to cities, transport and the military.
Edge computing is an emerging tech sector that has been growing in maturity, with more companies focusing their attention on this space.
Last month, Dell announced an upgrade to its customer solutions centre in Limerick, in order to include more forms of emerging tech including edge computing.
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Edge computing is a revolutionary technology that is transforming the way data is processed, analyzed, and utilized in smart cities. As urban environments become increasingly connected and reliant on data, edge computing offers a more efficient and effective solution for managing the vast amounts of information generated by various devices and sensors. By processing data closer to its source, edge computing reduces latency, increases security, and improves overall system performance. This article will explore the benefits of edge computing in smart cities and how it is helping to create a more connected and efficient urban environment.
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If you're confused by what "edge computing" actually is, marketing and hype could be to blame, according to a new Forrester report.
According to a ForresterNow report, "The Four Edges of Edge Computing," there are four types of edge computing but there are no hard and fast divisions between them. Also, the way vendors are using the term makes it hard to discern the subtle differences.
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Acording to Forrester’s new report, if you’re confused about what “edge computing” really is, it could be due to marketing and hype.
According to ForresterNow’s report, The Four Edges of Edge Computing, there are four types of edge computing, but there is no hard, fast split between them. Also, the way vendors use this term makes it difficult to identify subtle differences.
“We like to draw clear boundaries as analysts, but in reality, real life is much more difficult,” said Brian Hopkins, vice president and report author of Forrester’s Emerging Tech Portfolio. I am. “Edges are best thought of as a broad category of related solutions that have something in common and attract different vendors, rather than strictly physically dividing the network. The four edges always describe the edge. It’s a client response that you have to do because different vendors use the term in different ways. ”
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Last year as the world leaned upon digital platforms for connection, the power and absolute necessity of technology became 100% clear - let's call it the 2020 vision. This year, the evolution of those digital technologies carries renewed weight in edge computing. Edge continues to serve as the thread that sews the seams of our high-tech lives together today - and reinforces the fabric of our 5G-charged futures.
Better, faster connections are more important than ever as we continue to make our homes smart hubs for all our worldly needs – whether that’s smart TVs, personal assistants or security. It was no surprise that innovative smart home devices stood out at this year’s virtual CES exhibition. From robot vacuums hoovers to smart lights built with seniors’ carers in mind and poo-analysing toilets that provide personalised health recommendations, it didn’t disappoint. The trend places human benefit at the heart of technology, in the centre of homes.
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