Edge Computing
Quick Definition
Processing data near its source instead of centralized cloud
Full Definition
Processing data near the source of generation rather than sending it to a centralized cloud.
Examples
real-time analytics, autonomous vehicles, smart factories
Related Terms
iot
fog-computing
cloud-computing
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