Do You Need Specialized Hardware at the Edge?

The “edge” is a term frequently used in technology, often depicted as a network boundary, a remote endpoint, or a terminus far from data centers and the cloud. However, the edge is not just as a technological concept but is also a tangible place with unique and complex challenges.

Tsecond's BRYCK Platform is Redefining Data Management at the Edge

The vast majority of data is no longer confined to traditional data centers. Instead, it’s generated and processed at the “edge” — in locations ranging from autonomous vehicles to remote oil rigs.

#SymLink: Avassa presented a solution to integrate legacy VMs into containerized environments, enhancing efficiency and management at Edge Field Day 3. @dena1i #Marko_with_a_K #AvassaSystems #EFD3
https://markhoutz.com/2024/11/23/avassa-pushes-legacy-vms-into-a-containerized-world-at-efd3/
Avassa Pushes Legacy VMs into a Containerized World at EFD3 - Marko Does Wireless

Avassa is redesigning the whole VM and Container ecosystem. At the Edge, Avassa allows Legacy VMs to be moved into a Container First World.

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#SymLink: Zededa is enhancing its edge orchestration software for the automotive sector, focusing on complex software delivery and cybersecurity. #JimDavis415 #ZededaEdge #EFD3 #Edge_IR
https://www.edgeir.com/zededa-edge-orchestration-and-the-car-of-the-future-20241031
Zededa, edge orchestration, and the car of the future

By Jim Davis, founder and principal analyst at Edge Research Group Zededa, a provider of edge management and orchestration software, spoke

Edge Industry Review
Just Posted: OnLogic's Karbon 800 Series enhances smart farming by withstanding harsh conditions and optimizing agricultural productivity. #EFD3
https://gestaltit.com/tech-field-day/sulagna/onlogic-powers-smart-agriculture-with-its-karbon-series/
OnLogic Powers Smart Agriculture with Its Karbon Series - Gestalt IT

In this Edge Field Day article, Sulagna Saha discusses how smart farming leverages edge computing technologies to improve agricultural efficiency, despite challenges like harsh environmental conditions and limited network connectivity. She highlights OnLogic's Karbon 800 Series, rugged edge computers designed to withstand extreme temperatures and vibrations, enabling reliable data-driven farming operations.

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#SymLink: Zededa's presentation at Edge Field Day 3 emphasized its edge orchestration service's role in enhancing connectivity in critical, remote environments. @dena1i #Marko_with_a_K #ZededaEdge #EFD3
https://markhoutz.com/2024/10/04/zededa-use-cases-ripe-for-private-cellular-at-the-edge-at-efd3/
Zededa Use Cases Ripe for Private Cellular at the Edge at EFD3 - Marko Does Wireless

When it comes to Edge Use Cases, Auto Dealerships, Global Shipping, and Railroads are ripe for both Edge Compute and Private Cellular.

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#SymLink: VMware Edge Cloud Orchestrator adapts VMware’s technology for SMBs and edge environments, focusing on minimal resource use and SaaS-based management. @k00laidIT #K00laidIT #VMware #EFD3
https://www.koolaid.info/vmware-edge-cloud-orchestrator-vmware-for-the-very-small-masses/
VMware Edge Cloud Orchestrator: VMware For The Very Small Masses

Not everybody who needs on-premises virtualization and wants to use VMware vSphere needs full blown VCF. ~Me That leading quote is just as jump off the page as VMware’s presenters, Alan Renou…

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#SymLink: VMware Edge Compute, unveiled at Edge Field Day 3, is tailored for edge environments with enhanced support and deployment features. @dena1i #Marko_with_a_K #VMware #EFD3
https://markhoutz.com/2024/10/04/vmware-edge-is-not-the-vmware-we-all-know-at-efd3/
VMware Edge is Not the VMware We All Know at EFD3 - Marko Does Wireless

VMware SASE and Edge presented at Edge Field Day 3 about how their Edge Compute is bringing VMs, Containers, and Kubernetes to the Edge.

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Just Posted: Sulagna Saha explores ZEDEDA's edge computing solutions, enhancing IoT in maritime shipping by facilitating real-time data processing. #EFD3
https://gestaltit.com/tech-field-day/sulagna/a-cloud-at-the-edge-of-the-world-with-zededa/
A Cloud at the Edge of the World, with ZEDEDA - Gestalt IT

In this Edge Field Day article, Sulagna Saha discusses how Jason Grimm from ZEDEDA highlights the growing importance of edge computing as IoT devices proliferate and computing shifts from the cloud to the network edge. Grimm shares a case study on international maritime shipping, where ZEDEDA’s edge solutions help monitor temperature-sensitive cargo remotely through IoT sensors and satellite connectivity, reducing risks of spoilage. ZEDEDA’s infrastructure extends cloud capabilities to the edge, enhancing real-time data processing, security, and fleet management without the need for local IT staff.

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Just Posted: Avassa's platform updates enhance edge computing by enabling resilient, self-healing applications and local autonomy, reducing downtime and simplifying management. #EFD3
https://gestaltit.com/tech-field-day/sulagna/site-autonomy-and-offline-application-management-at-the-edge-with-avassa/
Site Autonomy and Offline Application Management at the Edge, with Avassa - Gestalt IT

In this Edge Field Day article, Sulagna Saha writes about how edge computing is revolutionizing the digital economy but faces challenges in adoption, particularly during upstream outages. Avassa's CTO Carl Moberg highlights the need for business-critical applications to operate close to data sources and survive connectivity disruptions, which Avassa addresses through new offline application operation features. These enhancements allow edge sites to autonomously manage applications during outages, ensuring resilience through self-healing, asset replication, and offline modifications without relying on the central cloud.

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