Description: Every day, connected devices generate an enormous amount of information. Cameras, sensors, vehicles, mobile phones and industrial machines continuously produce data. Sending all of this information to a distant data centre is not always the best solution. Edge computing offers another approach by allowing part of the processing to happen close to the device that produces the data. In a traditional cloud-based arrangement, a device sends information to a central server. The server processes the request and sends a response back. This model works well for many applications, but the communication delay can become important when an immediate decision is required. Edge computing places computing resources closer to the user or device. Consider a manufacturing plant with many sensors. A sensor may detect temperature, vibration or pressure. Instead of sending every reading to a remote server, a local edge computer can examine the information and identify an unusual pa...
Description: Mobile communication has changed considerably over the last few decades. Earlier generations mainly focused on voice communication. Later generations made mobile internet, video and application-based services common. The fifth generation of mobile communication, known as 5G, is designed to support faster connections as well as a much larger range of connected applications. Speed is one of the features people usually associate with 5G, but speed is only one part of the technology. Lower communication delay is also important. When information has to travel between a device and a service, even a small delay can affect some applications. Improved network performance can therefore support systems that require quicker responses. The growth of the Internet of Things has also increased the need for capable networks. A smart environment may contain thousands of sensors and devices. These devices can collect information about temperature, traffic, equipment condition or ...