When to Move to the Edge: A Simple Equation to Help Decide

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https://www.section.io/ Using edge compute over cloud compute means improved performance, reduced data backhaul, earlier threat detection and mitigation, and other benefits such as improved reliability and scalability. In short, all things being equal, it’s better to run applications at the edge instead of in a centralized cloud or data center environment.

However, modern edge compute paradigms are a much more natural, and thus more mainstream, extension from the current operatives of a centralized cloud hosting model.

First, let’s restate that: The Benefits of Distributed Edge Hosting > The Benefits of Centralized Cloud Hosting

Without the complexity of distribution, the ability to enjoy cloud compute can be written thus: ——————– = Ability to Enjoy the Benefits of Cloud Hosting (X)

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