Edge computing is coming, and businesses aren’t ready

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Almost three-quarters (72%) of IT leaders are already using edge computing to provide innovative services, according to Intel.   Klaus Vedfelt / Getty Images From ultra-connected autonomous cars to low-latency AR, VR and gaming: to remain competitive in the digital age, businesses will have little choice but to fully embrace the new opportunities that come with the deployment of edge computing, according to a new report published by Intel. Almost three-quarters (72%) of IT leaders are already using edge computing to provide innovative services, according to the chip giant, whether that is to create new products, open new revenue streams or boost efficiencies.  "Businesses can no longer afford to ignore the edge," says the report, stressing the...

Edge Computing — Preparing Channel Businesses for 5G Futures

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The demand for real-time, low-latency processing will drive up the value of the edge computing market. Rob Tomlin Last year the world received a dose of 2020 vision that crystalised our reliance on digital platforms for connection and drove home the absolute necessity of technology in our lives. For some it was a powerful revelation, but for channel businesses it was a case of changing gears as we accelerated toward digital futures. This year, the ongoing evolution of these digital technologies carries a special emphasis on edge computing. Edge continues to serve as the thread that sews the seams of our high-tech lives together today – and reinforces the fabric of our 5G-charged futures. Better, faster connections are more important than ever as we continue to make our homes smart hubs for all our worldly needs – whether that’s smart...