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Edge computing explained, from first principles to the operational detail.
Buyer’s guide: Choosing the Right Edge Platform for OT Environments
Operational Technology (OT) environments are undergoing a profound shift. For years, the dominant model of “edge” in OT and IoT was straightforward: collect data…
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Top 5 Most Common Confusions From Our First 5 Years in Edge Computing
Authors: Carl Moberg and Amy Simonson During the five years of Avassa, we have had many hundreds of conversations on the broad topic of…
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Automation vs Orchestration: What’s the Difference in Edge Computing?
Managing distributed infrastructure at the edge demands clarity on two foundational concepts: automation and orchestration. Automation handles individual, repeatable tasks without human input, while…
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From Edge to Cloud: How Unified Infrastructure Simplifies Distributed IT
For more than a decade, the cloud promised to free enterprises from the complexity of managing their own infrastructure. And it delivered: elastic capacity,…
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Zero-Touch Provisioning: Simplifying Deployment at the Edge
Executive Summary Zero-touch provisioning, often called ZTP, is an automated way to set up edge devices and applications without human intervention. It speeds up…
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The Shift from Infrastructure First to Application First in Edge Computing
Edge computing has reached a turning point. For years, the focus has been on building and managing infrastructure, provisioning hardware, configuring networks, and maintaining…
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What Happened to Fog Computing? Fog vs. Edge Explained
For several years, fog computing was promoted as a powerful bridge between the cloud and devices at the edge. It promised to reduce latency,…
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Setting the Stage for a Successful Edge Computing Pilot
A large-scale edge computing initiative typically starts with a pilot. A well-planned and closely evaluated pilot paves way for an efficient, frictionless, and robust…
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Edge Computing Systems for the Energy Industry: Powering the Industry’s Future
In the past years, organisation within the energy industry have faced intense pressure to cut costs, deal with unpredictable shifts in demand, and enhance…
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The CXOs Guide to Edge Computing
As a CXO, you will inevitably face questions about your company’s strategy for “the edge.” The term can feel like hype, but it reflects…
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Why Offline Capabilities Matter in Edge Computing
The ability for applications to run without relying on the operational status of the upstream infrastructure is one of the key tailwinds for edge…
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Industrial Edge Computing: Scaling Smart Factory Operations in 2026
Edge computing in manufacturing moves computation closer to machines and production lines, enabling smart factories to run with real-time responsiveness, operational autonomy, and scalability…
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