Is Edge Computing Over or Just Getting Started?
DataCenter Knowledge, Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
The hype around edge computing has cooled as AI takes center stage. Panelists at Data Center World 2024 discussed its applications, challenges and future evolution.
For the last few years, many believed edge computing would become the next big thing. While there has been activity and deployments, it hasn't quite lived up to the hype. And over the past year, mentions of edge computing have diminished - AI messaging has largely drowned out edge and almost everything else.
So, is the edge over or temporarily out of the spotlight? How has the edge market developed and where do we see it in another year from now? How will the larger AI trend affect smaller edge facilities and what are the opportunities (and challenges) in going to a smaller form factor? These were some of the questions explored in a panel at Data Center World 2024.