9 Edge computing futures and predictions
This chapter covers
- Understanding the numerous factors and constraints of edge computing economics.
- Various regulation and standards that should be considered for edge systems.
- Future trends in edge computing including pervasive IOT systems, energy harvesting, new battery technologies, virtual reality and augmented reality, synthetic sensing, and new industrial edge applications.
Throughout this book we have studied the technical nuances of edge systems. We have learned that edge systems come in many shapes and sizes to tackle problems to where data is consumed or produced. We have also learned that edge systems combine hardware, software, communications, and cloud components. We have to ask how can edge systems be monetized and effectively deployed commercially. What are the futures of edge machines? Early in this book we mentioned the pendulum the industry has taken moving from centralized mainframes to PCs and then to cloud computing. Will edge computing be just another IT fad? This chapter will make the bold predictions of edge computing. To be successful, edge machines must add value and make economic sense for a company to invest in that technology.