IoT Edge

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Definition

Azure service that deploys cloud workloads to run on IoT devices locally, enabling artificial intelligence and analytics at the edge. Like having a mini data center at each location that can process data instantly without waiting for cloud connectivity.

Real-World Example

Retail stores use IoT Edge to analyze customer movement patterns using local cameras and AI, making immediate decisions about store layout while preserving privacy by not sending video to the cloud.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

All these services enable processing and analytics at the edge, reducing latency and bandwidth usage by processing data locally on IoT devices.

AWS
AWS IoT Greengrass
AZ
Azure IoT Edge
GCP
Google Cloud IoT Edge
OCI
OCI Edge Services

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