Cloud computing, once a new trend, is now mainstream, led by major players like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. Businesses continue to shift to cloud solutions, but it’s no longer an emerging trend. The focus has now shifted to Edge technology.
As organizations handle more data, they’ve noticed limitations with cloud computing. Edge computing addresses these issues by reducing latency, and avoiding delays caused by sending data to a distant center for processing. It operates closer to where computing is needed, even in remote areas with limited connectivity. In such cases, edge computing functions like small data centers, process time-sensitive data efficiently.
Areas of developments in 2024 may include:
- Increased Adoption and Integration: Edge Computing (decentralized data and content processing) is likely to experience increased adoption across various industries,
- Edge AI and Machine Learning: The convergence of Edge Computing with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is expected to accelerate resulting in the fact that edge devices will be able to run AI and ML algorithms locally,
- Expansion of 5G Networks: The success of rolling out edge computing will depend on a well-structured and performing 5G network. Low-latency capabilities of 5G to be reduced further,
- Diverse Edge Ecosystem: The edge computing ecosystem may become more diverse, with a range of edge devices, edge platforms, and edge applications,
- Security and Privacy Concerns: Edge computing is expected to be governed by new more robust security processes,
- Edge-as-a-Service (EaaS): The rise of Edge-as-a-Service models is expected the next big thing in IT,
- Industry-Specific Applications: Customized edge solutions will be developed and deployed throughout various sectors to address specific challenges and requirements,
- Sustainability Considerations: The development of low-power edge devices and the optimization of energy consumption in edge data centers is on the board for 2024.