Edge Computing: An Overview of Framework and Applications
Ezhilmathi Krishnasamy, Sébastien Varrette, Michael Mucciardi
Abstract
This report gives an overview of the Edge Computing paradigm and its applications. Indeed, with the advent<br> of the Internet of Things (IoT) era, many electronic devices and sensors produce a vast volume of data which<br> should be processed in a timely manner and this novel computing model is nowadays seen as a pertinent<br> answer to this open challenge. This report thus explains why Edge Computing is needed and how the edge<br> architecture is typically structured. It further presents the technologies that help this cutting-edge model to<br> function properly. Since Edge Computing involves a heterogeneous architecture, it requires to adapt to a few<br> technological recommendations for optimal performance. In this context, this report reviews the latest hardware<br> technology trends tied to Edge Computing developments, and points out technical challenges implementing<br> this innovative computing model. In particular, we analyse how High Performance Computing and Cloud<br> Computing infrastructures can be eciently organised to design an Edge Computing-based framework able<br> to tackle cutting-edge issues solved by Arti cial Intelligence techniques. Finally, this report presents selected<br> real-world applications of the Edge Computing paradigm across multiple domains a ecting our daily life, i.e.,<br> healthcare, smart city and grids, industry 4.0 and public safety.