The Concept Of Edge Computing

There are many terms for edge computing, including "edge cloud computing" and "fog computing." "Edge computing" itself is usually described as an application running on a local server, aiming to bring cloud processes closer to terminal devices.

"Enterprise computing" is similar to edge computing, but it is more inclined to accurately describe network functions rather than describing the location of computing. The concept of "fog computing" was created by Cisco. Many people define it as computing above and below the edge computing space, or even as a subset of edge computing.

For reference, endpoint devices and endpoints are often referred to as "edge devices" to avoid confusion with edge computing. Edge computing can take many forms, including small aggregators, local servers, or micro data centers. Micro data centers can be distributed in permanent or removable storage containers by region.