Is Edge Computing Living Up To Its Promise In The Australian Market?
TechRepublic, Thursday, March 21st, 2024
Edge computing adoption in Australia has been slowed by challenges including cost and tech stack complexity, but IBM's Utpal Mangla said global use cases are growing amidst the rollout of 5G.
Edge computing is often predicted as a technology that will revolutionise enterprise computing in Australia. By capturing, processing, analysing and storing data at the edge, instead of a central location, its promises include fast real-time computing at the edge and less cost.
While the edge is yet to live up to these promises, adoption is taking place. Utpal Mangla, general manager for industry edge cloud & IBM Distributed Cloud Platform, said the edge is being rolled out for specific use cases globally, including quality control in manufacturing.
Growth in AI may propel the trend, as some use cases find their way to the edge. Mangla argues a 'hybrid cloud by design' approach is the best option for enterprises looking to prepare for a future where they need to straddle on-premises, cloud and edge computing.