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Edge computing explained, from first principles to the operational detail.
Edge Application Platform: Why You Don’t Need a Village to Scale Efficiently
”It takes a village” is an often cited idiom, commonly in the context of bringing up a child, and that a “child’s upbringing is…
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Edge Computing Architecture: Types, Points of Presence & Terminology Explained
An edge computing architecture is the overall framework of components used to run computing across distributed locations: the devices that generate data, the edge…
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What is Distributed Edge Application Orchestration?
In our previous article series, we explored the differences between central cloud and distributed edge computing. But what exactly is distributed edge application orchestration,…
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Modernizing Distributed Infrastructure: Why You Need a Container-First Edge Platform
Refreshing your distributed infrastructure is a major undertaking. Whether driven by hardware end-of-life, rising maintenance costs, or evolving application demands, a tech refresh is…
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A Need For Speed, Without the Cost: Avassa and Plainsight’s Collaboration
This is a guest post by Kit Merker, CEO of Plainsight. Industrial automation systems are constantly seeking ways to streamline processes, reduce costs, and…
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5 Key Considerations Before Building an In-House Edge Orchestration Platform
In today’s fast-evolving industrial landscape, companies in manufacturing, energy, and logistics rely on edge orchestration to process real-time data at the on-premise edge. A…
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Is a Cloud-Based Retail POS Enough to Guarantee 100% Business Availability?
Cloud retail POS systems have become the backbone of modern retail businesses, but is relying solely on cloud-based POS enough to ensure uninterrupted business…
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Software-Defined Industrial Automation: Transforming Manufacturing with Edge Computing
Software-defined industrial automation is reshaping how manufacturers operate, replacing rigid hardware-bound systems with flexible, software-centric architectures. By combining factory automation software, edge computing, and…
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The Role of Bootable Containers in Edge Computing
Managing Linux at the edge is fundamentally different from managing it in a data center or the cloud. Edge environments are constrained, diverse, and…
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2024: A Remarkable Year for Avassa in Retail and Industrial Edge
2024 has been an outstanding year for Avassa, with significant traction in the Retail and Industrial Edge verticals. Customers continue to choose Avassa for…
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Simplified container application management at the far edge with Red Hat and Avassa
The evolution of cloud technology has enabled organizations to streamline and automate their software development lifecycle, as well as scale resources flexibly and efficiently.…
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Optimizing Edge AI: Combining MLOps and Edge Orchestration for Success
Deploying AI models to the edge brings AI closer to real-world applications, addressing challenges such as latency, privacy, and autonomy. Edge deployments enable fast,…
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