Resource Constraints Undercut the ROI of IoT at the Edge

While IoT at the edge of the network continues to make strides, resource constraints pose ample challenges to these devices. This can enable a variety of tasks, from autonomous driving to real-time video streaming to preventative maintenance of equipment. Processing at the edge circumvents the time delays and data security challenges of centralized computing: Instead of sending data back and forth to a data center or a cloud, data is processed locally. Companies are beginning to reap the benefits of edge processing in ways they barely imagined five years ago. Consider retailers, which now use edge processing for video surveillance at the register -- not only to minimize product loss but also to target other customer services issues in checkout.