Cloud computing revolutionized access to computing power but latency - the time for data to
travel - limits its potential for real-time applications. Enter edge computing a distributed
approach that brings processing closer to the data source like sensors and devices.Imagine a
surgeon performing a remote operation. Decisions need to be made instantly. Cloud processing
wouldn't be fast enough. Edge computing on the surgical equipment itself enables real-time
analysis and reaction.Cloud and edge aren't rivals they're a powerful team. The cloud excels
at storing and analyzing vast amounts of data while the edge handles time-sensitive tasks.
Together they create a responsive computing ecosystem.This cloud-to-edge shift is driven by
the Internet of Things (IoT) where billions of devices generate real-time data. By harnessing
both we unlock the potential for applications like autonomous vehicles industrial automation
and remote healthcare pushing computing beyond the cloud and into the realm of real-time.
