Edge Computing
Edge computing is the name for a distributed system that processes data at a remote location with the goal of coping with the increasing demand for digital services. In doing so, the system ensures efficiency in data traffic. In the case of Edge computing, the data coming from IoT (Internet of Things) devices is processed by the device itself or by a device in its immediate vicinity. Thus, no central processing system is used which explains the name "Edge computing. The data is only then sent to the central processing or storage location. In this way, the processing of data is further streamlined and the network load is alleviated. The latter is certainly the case in view of the increasing use of digital services. In addition, Edge computing reduces the risk of a security hack because the data is no longer sent to one central location in the network. Because the data travels a very small distance, the risk of hacks is automatically reduced.
Difference between Edge computing and working in the cloud
The major difference between Edge computing and working in the cloud is that in the latter case, computing capacity is purchased from a cloud provider. However, the data centers of these cloud providers are not located near you which is the case with Edge computing. This affects the real-time processing of data. Edge computing is therefore more economical. In addition, by choosing Edge computing, the chances of overloading the entire network are greatly reduced.
