Episode description

Edge computing is quickly becoming known for its ability to improve business operations by reducing latency, delivering high performance, and providing real-time insights. But despite its promise, many businesses—especially in the industrial space—struggle to successfully adopt edge computing.

One challenge is that industrial edge computing can be complex to scale. While it is relatively easy to get started with a few edge devices, managing a large-scale edge computing infrastructure can be daunting. Additionally, lack of a single edge computing standard can make it difficult to integrate edge devices and applications from different vendors.

To overcome these challenges, businesses need to take a strategic approach to edge computing adoption. This includes carefully planning their edge computing architecture, selecting the right edge devices and applications, and implementing a robust management and orchestration framework.

In this podcast, we discuss the state of edge computing across different environments, how businesses can successfully approach edge computing, key challenges and how to solve them, and what the future holds for edge computing in this space.

Join us as we explore these ideas with:
Martin Garner, Head of IoT Research, CCS Insight
Dan Rodriguez, VP and GM of the Network and Edge Solutions Group, Intel
Christina Cardoza, Editorial Director, insight.tech

Martin and Dan answer our questions about:

• 2:49 The state of edge computing
• 7:04 Different edge opportunities for businesses
• 11:14 Why adoption is more challenging for manufacturers
• 15:02 How to successfully approach edge computing
• 20:52 Lessons learned from industry examples
• 24:08 The edge computing ecosystem and partnerships
• 26:36 Future proofing investments and efforts
• 28:00 What’s next for edge computing

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To learn more about adopting edge computing, read IoT Initiatives to Scale Industrial Edge Computing. For the latest innovations from CCS Insight and Intel, follow them on Twitter @ccsinsight and @intel, and on LinkedIn at CCS Insight and Intel Corporation.