What is Edge Computing?

What is Edge Computing?

Edge computing originated from the media field. It refers to the open platform that integrates the core capabilities of network, computing, storage and application on the side close to the source of data or data, and provides the nearest service. Its applications are launched on the edge side, resulting in faster network service response, meeting the industry's basic needs for real-time business, application intelligence, security and privacy protection. Edge computing is between physical entities and industrial connections, or at the top of physical entities. In the cloud computing, historical data of edge calculations can still be accessed. Edge computing is not a new word. As a provider of content distribution network CDN and cloud services, AKAMAI worked with IBM on "Edge Computing" in 2003. As one of the world's largest distributed computing service providers, it was responsible for 15-30% of global network traffic. In one of its internal research projects, the purpose and problem of "edge computing" was proposed, and AKAMAI and IBM provided Edge Edge-based services on their WebSphere. For the Internet of Things, breakthroughs in edge computing technology mean that many of the controls will be implemented through local devices without having to leave the cloud, and the processing will be done at the local edge computing layer. This will undoubtedly greatly improve the processing efficiency and reduce the load on the cloud. Because it is closer to the user, it can also provide users with faster response, and the demand will be solved at the edge