Why use it?
Local processing can reduce latency and transmission, while still working with cloud services.
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Edge computing runs closer to devices
Some processing moves nearer to where data originates instead of only to a remote centre.
Illustration
A camera may select events locally and transmit relevant clips. This illustrates an architecture, not every device.
Check operations
FinFly recommends testing outages, updates, device security and total resource cost. Edge does not automatically ensure privacy.
Method
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