Edge Computing — Why, What, How, and What's Next?
This IDC Market Perspective provides a definition of edge computing, what's driving continued investment in edge computing, how organizations are deploying IT services at the edge, and what's next as this market segment continues to evolve. "Edge computing is the foundation for digital innovation, and access to edge IT service is essential for transforming and improving business and processes," says Jennifer Cooke, research director, Edge Trends and Strategies, IDC.
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- Executive Snapshot
- New Market Developments and Dynamics
- What Is Edge Computing?
- Driving Factors
- Elements of an Edge Solution
- Hardware
- Software
- Provisioned Services
- Professional Services
- Location Matters
- Approaches to Edge
- Edge Evolution
- Advice for the Technology Buyer
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- Related Research
- Synopsis
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