Although edge computing is not new, it has gained a lot more traction in recent years; and it’s expected to continue this growth trend for years to come. So, what makes edge computing so important to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)?

It’s simple: Edge computing allows organizations to handle data as closely to the source as possible. What that means is that companies can more quickly generate actionable insights in real time to improve efficiency and productivity.

Examples of edge computing solutions include Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms, automation gateways, routers, and wide area networks (WANs).

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