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Edge computing is poised to transform industries by bringing computation and data storage closer to the source of data generation. This shift unlocks new types of value creation with data & AI and allows for a privacy-first and deeply personalized use of AI on our devices. What will the edge computing transition look like? How do you ensure applications are edge-ready, and what is the role of AI in the transition? 

Derek Collison is the founder and CEO at Synadia. He is an industry veteran, entrepreneur and pioneer in large-scale distributed systems and cloud computing. Derek founded Synadia Communications and Apcera, and has held executive positions at Google, VMware, and TIBCO Software. He is also an active angel investor and a technology futurist around Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, IOT and Cloud Computing.

Justyna Bak is VP of Marketing at Synadia. Justyna is a versatile executive bridging Marketing, Sales and Product, a spark-plug for innovation at startups and Fortune 100 and a tech expert in Data Analytics and AI, AppDev and Networking. She is an astute influencer, panelist and presenter (Google, HBR) and a respected leader in Silicon Valley and Europe.

In the episode, Richie, Derek, and Justyna explore the transition from cloud to edge computing, the benefits of reduced latency, real-time decision-making in industries like manufacturing and retail, the role of AI at the edge, and the future of edge-native applications, and much more.

Links Mentioned in the Show:

• Synadia
• Connect with Derek and Justyna
• Course: Understanding Cloud Computing
• Related Episode: The Database is the Operating System with Mike Stonebraker, CTO & Co-Founder At DBOS
• Rewatch sessions from RADAR: Forward Edition

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