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Edge computing is an advancing cloud-related technology that brings processing power closer to data sources. Instead of relying only on centralized data centers, it processes data at the "edge" of the network, near the source.
Benefits:
- Reduced latency: Data does not travel as far, so decisions are faster.
- Real-time processing: Useful where delay is dangerous or costly.
- Efficiency: Less traffic to distant data centers.
Examples: Autonomous vehicles process sensor and camera data locally so they can react to the road. Edge computing also helps smart cities, healthcare monitoring, and industrial automation, which need real-time processing and low latency.