Distributed computing architecture that extends cloud computing to the edge of the network, processing data locally before sending to the cloud. Like having local processing stations between edge devices and cloud data centers.
Smart city systems use fog computing to process traffic camera data locally for instant decisions while sending summary data to the cloud for long-term analysis.
Currently, major cloud providers do not offer specific services labeled as Fog Computing. However, they provide edge computing solutions that can be integrated into fog computing architectures.