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Get the business and technical foundation you need to create your edge computing strategy.
Edge Computing includes:
- What is edge computing and why does it matter to you?
- Real-world consumer and enterprise use cases of edge computing
- The hardware and software that drives edge and IoT systems
- Edge security risks and how to counteract them
- How to monetize edge systems
"Edge devices" include everything from smart phones to the countless internet connected appliances we interact with everywhere, every day. And to remain competitive, every business must have an edge computing strategy.
Edge Computing is the first step. This no-nonsense guide from veteran technologist Perry Lea slices through the buzzwords and reveals how edge computing affects your business and IT decisions, from hardware and software systems to the way you interact with customers, clients, and employees.
about the technology
Edge computing brings computing power and data storage closer to the devices and systems that need it. Edge devices perform tasks ranging from simple data retrieval to complex AI at the point of usage to deliver faster and more responsive applications. This insightful, experience-driven guide will help you get to the core of what you need to know about this groundbreaking technology.
about the book
Edge Computing introduces all aspects of edge computing. Illustrations and graphics help make complex topics easy to understand. If you’re a business decision maker, you’ll welcome the jargon-free explanations of key concepts. Technical pros will appreciate the big-picture coverage of the central technologies of edge computing. You’ll find essential coverage of the edge’s systems and architectures, as well as how to prevent embarrassing and crippling cyber attacks. Throughout, the book’s real-world use cases cut through the hype and reveal how edge computing is being effectively used in industry.
about the reader
For technology leaders and managers looking to rapidly get up to speed with edge computing.
about the author
Perry Lea is a principal architect and senior director of architecture for Microsoft Xbox. He has spent thirty-five years working in technology for multiple Silicon Valley companies, serving as senior director, distinguished technologist, chief architect, and CTO. Perry has authored over 60 patents and holds engineering degrees in computer science, computer engineering and a postgrad degree in electrical engineering from Columbia University.