Edge Computing

Edge computing provides data processing geographically close to assets such as sensors, actuators, Internet of Things (IoT) objects, and humans. Practically, edge computing devices can be located in the customer's premises or at the edge of the communication service provider's network adjacent to the access network. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of edge computing including: fundamentals of edge computing; edge computing architecture; and the way to implement edge computing solutions. It also includes a modern approach of zero-touch device on-boarding that enables devices to power on and automatically register themselves within the owner's centralized IoT platform very quickly, along with creating a privacy-protected and a secure device baseline. The chapter also outlines various real-world applications of edge computing. An attractive field of further research would be the investigation of additional modern computing techniques such as fog and osmotic computing, and how these approaches can extend and enhance edge computing capabilities.