Edge Computing in IIoT: Enhancing Efficiency and Security

Blog by Foolish Engineer What is Edge Computing? The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a significant advancement in industrial operations as it incorporates advanced technologies like sensors, automation, and data analytics to drive efficiency and innovation. At the center of this transformation lies on Edge computing. Edge computing involves processing data at or nearest point of origin instead of transferring all data to a centralized data center or cloud server. In the context of IIoT, edge computing utilizes hardware such as edge gateways, industrial PCs, and smart sensors for local computation. This approach differs from traditional cloud computing, which involves sending data to centralized servers for analysis and processing. *** · Enhancing Efficiency with Edge Computing Reduced Latency: One of the primary benefits of edge computing is the reduction of latency. By processing data closer to the source, edge...