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Edge Computing Explained

By Dr. Alex Chen • Nov 25, 2025 • 10 min read

The centralized cloud is evolving. Edge computing brings computation and data storage closer to the sources of data.

What is Edge Computing?

It is a distributed computing paradigm that brings computation and data storage closer to the location where it is needed, to improve response times and save bandwidth.

Benefits

Reduced latency, bandwidth savings, and improved privacy/security by keeping data local.