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
More Internet of Things Terms
NFC
Short-range wireless technology for contactless data exchange
LPWAN
Long-range low-power wireless network for IoT
Connected Vehicle
Internet-connected vehicle communicating with infrastructure
LoRaWAN
Long-range low-power wide area network protocol for IoT
Wearable Technology
Body-worn devices collecting and transmitting personal data
Smart City
Urban area using IoT and data analytics for optimization