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Edge Computing Patterns for Solution Architects

By : Ashok Iyengar, Joseph Pearson
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Edge Computing Patterns for Solution Architects

By: Ashok Iyengar, Joseph Pearson

Overview of this book

Enriched with insights from a hyperscaler’s perspective, Edge Computing Patterns for Solution Architects will prepare you for seamless collaboration with communication service providers (CSPs) and device manufacturers and help you in making the pivotal choice between cloud-out and edge-in approaches. This book presents industry-specific use cases that shape tailored edge solutions, addressing non-functional requirements to unlock the potential of standard edge components. As you progress, you’ll navigate the archetypes of edge solution architecture from the basics to network edge and end-to-end configurations. You’ll also discover the weight of data and the power of automation for scale and immerse yourself in the edge mantra of low latency and high bandwidth, absorbing invaluable do's and don'ts from real-world experiences. Recommended practices, honed through practical insights, have also been added to guide you in mastering the dynamic realm of edge computing. By the end of this book, you'll have built a comprehensive understanding of edge concepts and terminology and be ready to traverse the evolving edge computing landscape.
Table of Contents (17 chapters)
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Part 1:Overview of Edge Computing as a Problem Space
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Part 2: Solution Architecture Archetypes in Context
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Part 3: Related Considerations and Concluding Thoughts

IT and OT convergence

IT and OT have always been at odds, and with the push to digital transformation, the roles have overlapped even more, causing more friction. OT is traditionally focused on controlling and monitoring processes in the enterprise, such as in the warehouse or factory shop floor, where they deal with a heterogeneous environment consisting of different types of equipment and devices. IT, on the other hand, deals with a more homogeneous environment of systems and the management of the same.

It is often said IT is about the business, while OT is the business. Security, organizational siloes, and cultural barriers notwithstanding, IT and OT need to work together for the good of the company, especially in this era of digital transformation. For a business to drive efficiency, make productivity gains, and eventually increase profitability, there needs to be IT and OT convergence. In an edge computing paradigm, IT and OT should be the yin and yang of a business. See Figure...