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November 3, 2025 9:51 am
78 viewsSecure Edge Computing: Best Practices for Protecting Distributed Environments
Edge computing changes how modern businesses process data and deliver services by bringing computing power closer to where it's needed most. This distributed approach offers significant advantages like reduced latency, better performance and improved user experiences. However, the distributed nature of edge environments also carries unique security challenges that organizations need to address to protect […]
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October 27, 2025 1:34 am
288 viewsScaling Edge Operations with Open Source Solutions
For many modern enterprises, IT now stretches across hundreds or thousands of remote sites. In many cases, these locations run with thin local support or perhaps none at all. When infrastructure grows faster than in-house expertise, version drift and patch sprawl become inevitable.
An open source approach to edge computing can provide a path through […]
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September 19, 2025 7:11 am
673 viewsFog and Edge Computing for Faster, Smarter Data Processing
As organizations handle growing volumes of data from IoT devices and distributed systems, traditional cloud computing faces challenges related to latency, bandwidth use and real-time processing needs. Both fog and edge computing aim to bring processing closer to data sources, but they work as different architectural layers with distinct characteristics. This article explains these differences […]
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September 19, 2025 7:01 am
512 viewsWhy Cloud Native Infrastructure is Your Strategic Edge in Industrial Environments
Traditional industrial infrastructure struggles to meet the evolving demands of modern manufacturing and energy operations. Legacy systems can create bottlenecks that slow deployment, limit scalability and drain resources through high operational costs. Embracing cloud native infrastructure at the industrial edge delivers the agility, efficiency and competitive advantage organizations need to thrive in today's demanding operational […]
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September 12, 2025 9:16 pm
963 viewsCutting Edge: Delivering Consistency, Performance, Reliability and Security
The edge computing world is going through a dramatic transformation. According to IDC's Worldwide Edge Spending Guide, global spending on edge computing reached $228 billion in 2024, marking a 14% increase from 2023, with forecasts predicting continued growth to nearly $378 billion by 2028. This shift represents a fundamental change in how organizations approach computing […]
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August 25, 2025 6:09 am
662 viewsWhat Is Predictive Maintenance? Definition, Benefits and Steps for Effective Implementation
The promise of predictive maintenance is a scalable, site-wide maintenance system that won’t restrict the operations of individual factories and industrial teams.
The entire predictive maintenance cycle is a highly efficient, self-contained loop. Edge sensors detect data, which generates analytics and catalyzes automated maintenance actions. By providing a direct path from data collection […]
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August 25, 2025 5:59 am
972 viewsUnderstanding IoT Connectivity: The Total Guide to Types, Challenges and Use Cases
Enabling a smarter, more connected world begins with IoT connectivity. As the foundation of the Internet of Things (IoT), connectivity allows billions of devices to gather, transmit and analyze data across networks. It enables intelligent automation, real-time decision-making and global scalability. Connectivity determines how effectively these devices work together to deliver valuable outcomes. Without it, […]
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August 22, 2025 6:35 am
994 viewsCloud Native at the Edge: Scaling with Security and Speed
Picture the scene: at 3 a.m., a sensor at a retail kiosk triggered a silent alarm. Investigators discovered that the container runtime had been tampered with — a misconfiguration had left the node exposed. Within hours, engineers across open source communities identified the flaw, patched the upstream components and published remediation guidance. The fix […]
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August 16, 2025 7:25 am
522 viewsDrive Omnichannel Retail Outcomes with Edge Computing
Retail leaders face converging pressures. Customers expect seamless journeys, boards demand immediate ROI and competitors regularly broadcast new AI pilots. Deloitte reports that omnichannel shoppers spend 1.5x more per month than single-channel buyers, underscoring the value at stake.
By translating real-time data into action across every aspect of the customer journey, retailers create […]
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