Edge computing

Enterprises are reaping the benefits of edge computing by installing equipment designed to process and store data locally instead of requiring that data to be managed at a central depository. Learn about the variety of trends shaping edge computing and how its deployment is helping enterprises meet the demands fueled by the burgeoning internet of things marketplace.

March 16, 2022 16 Mar'22
Juniper updates Apstra intent-based networking for the edge

Juniper has targeted edge data centers with a suite of updates to its intent-based networking platform Apstra. Also, Juniper has new IBN security and professional services.
February 23, 2022 23 Feb'22
Couchbase Mobile 3 brings NoSQL database to the edge

The vendor looks to integrate an edge-to-cloud database architecture with a new release that provides developers with tools to manage distributed database deployments.
February 17, 2022 17 Feb'22
Akamai aims Linode acquisition at improving edge services

Akamai's $900 million acquisition of IaaS vendor Linode would add a distributed computing platform to Akamai's content delivery network. The deal is expected to close this quarter.
February 03, 2022 03 Feb'22
Juniper Networks launches Secure Edge firewall as a service

Secure Edge, the as-a-service version of Juniper's SRX firewalls, is managed through the Security Director Cloud platform for SASE released last May.

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TinyML at the very edge of IoT shows signs of promise

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Colocation data center market moves closer to the edge

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2 important edge data storage backup best practices

Edge data storage backup has become a key component of data protection plans. File sync-and-share software can complement this important backup process. Continue Reading