TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY
T he enterprise technology sector faces mounting pressure to process unprecedented volumes of data while enabling realtime applications and maintaining system reliability . As organisations deploy more Internet of Things ( IoT ) devices and data-intensive applications , edge computing has emerged as an architectural approach to managing these demands by moving computation closer to data sources .
Marking a departure from centralised cloud computing models , edge computing represents a distributed architecture that places compute resources at the network periphery , enabling real-time processing for applications ranging from augmented reality to industrial automation .
“ Edge combines some of the best elements of cloud and on-premise deployments ,” says Mark Toman , Client Director at BT Wholesale . “ By bringing compute power closer to end use cases through 5G , Edge supports the ultra-low latency connectivity required for new innovations such as VR / AR and AI .”
The technology addresses limitations in current infrastructure . While cloud computing provides scalable resources , the physical distance between users and data centres creates latency that impedes time-sensitive applications .
52 January 2025