This graphic from the IIC shows what it refers to as the "logical architecture for edge computing." With more than 40 percent of respondents to a recent Automation World survey noting they already use ...

But what does this mean in practical terms—what, specifically, can edge computing help consumers, businesses and specialists do? Below, 20 members of Forbes Technology Council detail some current and ...

Edge computing involves processing and storing data close to the data sources and users. Unlike traditional centralized data centers, edge computing brings computational power to the network's edge, ...

As modern technology continues to advance in ways that satisfy the human desire for instant gratification, consumers are placing more emphasis on speed as a key feature when choosing their product ...

Whereas most modern IT architectures rely on a centralized data center or cloud solution, edge computing takes a different approach. By adopting a distributed computing model, this new solution ...

Doug Bonderud is an award-winning writer capable of bridging the gap between complex and conversational across technology, innovation and the human condition. Edge computing adoption is on the rise.

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Rahul Mewawalla Imagine a ...

CRN highlights 50 companies leading the way in edge computing with hardware, software and services, 25 that are driving IoT and 5G, and 25 that are tackling the security challenges associated with ...

Many companies want Internet of Things (IoT) devices to monitor and report on events at remote sites, and this data processing must be done remotely. The term for this remote data collection and ...