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Edge Computing

Capterra Glossary

Edge Computing

Edge computing is a form of information technology (IT) architecture that focuses on processing and storing data where it is generated instead of transferring it to a data center or another location, which is not typical.The biggest benefit of edge computing is that it saves bandwidth and allows businesses with large amounts of incoming data to process and store it more efficiently. 

What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Edge Computing

Edge computing has already been adopted by several large enterprises, but it is gaining attention among SMBs as well. Those that are looking for a way to store and process data to improve performance, reduce bandwidth, or automate business processes will find this type of IT architecture most helpful.

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