Understand Edge Computing And Its Importance In IoT
IoTNOW, Monday, July 1st, 2024
Edge computing processes data closer to where devices actually live. This reduces latency, enhances security and improves real-time data analytics. Here is a closer look at exactly what edge computing is, how it works and why it is essential to the future of Internet of Things (IoT).
Edge computing is the movement of processing closer to the location where data is generated, rather than taking in all of that data to a centralised cloud server. By moving processing out of the centralised cloud and into a node closer to where the data is generated, you keep the data travel distance low, meaning that things act faster and you use less bandwidth.
How does edge computing work?
Edge computing comprises devices like sensors, gateways and edge servers that receive data from IoT and other devices and process it in real-time. These local devices undertake important activities such as data filtering, aggregation and analysis. By performing these activities locally, edge computing ensures that the only data captured that is sent to the cloud for further processing and storage is necessary.