The Edge Revolution Transitioning From Cloud-First to Edge-First Methodologies

The framework of distributed edge computing is the core of the replacement of centralized cloud computing infrastructure regarding the digital transformation. This chapter reviews the shift of strategies to be cloud-first to edge-first and the strategic, technological and financial reasons behind it. This chapter forms the basis on how enterprises can leverage edge computing to have competitive advantage in a more data-driven economy by carefully reviewing the latest trends in the market, technology capabilities and business needs. It provides a checklist of the steps companies could take to implement scalable and smart edge solutions by pointing out to practical use cases, architecture paradigms and referring to the future perspectives.