On the edge

Why edge computing is a double-edged sword for privacy

Computing has oscillated between centralisation and decentralisation since it began. The relative appeal of economies of scale versus personalisation has…

Will Big Tech retain its edge computing advantage?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a global expansion of its Local Zones programme, which will see it offer services…

What China’s lead in edge computing means for the world

China’s edge computing industry has seen explosive growth in innovation in the last year, according to an exclusive Tech Monitor…

The security challenges of edge computing

Processing data at the network’s edge, whether it is on IoT devices, industrial equipment, or in nearby data centres, can…

Is edge computing good or bad for the planet?

As the volume of data generated by businesses and consumers around the world increases, the enormous carbon footprint of cloud…

Why edge computing will play a leading role in the evolution of CX

Customer interactions are overwhelmingly digital – and emerging technologies such as the internet of things (IoT), robotics, and virtual reality…