From Buzzwords to Reality: Cutting Through the Hype to Provide Edge Computing Clarity for Data Center Management
The hype around edge computing may be at its zenith – at the peak of Gartner’s “hype cycle”. A cursory search on Google and you can find the following statements: The assertions are that edge will be the next multi-billion-dollar opportunity that will make industries massively more efficient. It’s an amazing opportunity! The problem is we don’t seem to know exactly what it is. These articles – and plenty more – attempt to demystify the edge, clarify its meaning, and even state the characteristics of edge data centers. I witnessed the confusion in person at an event earlier this year when every single speaker presented a different definition of edge. And, I don’t find definitions like the ones below – edgy, edgier, and edgiest – to be exceptionally helpful: Getting clarity on edge computing Part of the problem is that people in the industry talk about edge computing as if it’s new. It’s not. We believe the first instances of the edge date back to the 90s ...