Cloud - Technology
Edge computing
Processing data close to where it is created or used
What's it for?
Processes information closer to where it is created so services can respond faster or keep working with a poor connection.
For example…
Shop cameras analyse footfall on a local device and only send summary counts to HQ overnight
A factory processes sensor readings at the edge so a safety alert can trigger immediately even if the internet connection to the central cloud is slow.
Think of it like…
Preparing sandwiches in the branch café instead of shipping every order from a distant central kitchen