We’re into this new phase in the Internet of Things (IoT). The era of cloud-centric operations is giving way to edge intelligence, a paradigm of computing where more and more IoT devices have the ability to think and act in the field – computing next to the data-collecting devices, where they are born. In doing so, it promises near-limitless optimisation potential for IoT use cases. Why edge intelligence?

• Reduced latency: Reducing the amount of calculations done in the cloud by pushing more of the thinking onto the device itself and/or nearby reduces the roundtrip between the user and the cloud, which is the biggest influence on the user experience.
• Network efficiency: Edge computing considerably reduces the strain on network and cloud resources, in line with estimates that by 2025, 75 per cent of enterprise data will be Collected outside the data centre.
• Cost-efficient: Rising cloud service costs make edge intelligence a more cost-efficient option than pure cloud service models, ultimately keeping IoT growth profitable and sustainable.

The intelligent edge is not just a term: it is the driving force for the next generation of IoT innovations. When using edge intelligence to boost the capabilities of the IoT, we will move towards a smarter, greener and more intuitive IoT ecosystem. Unlock the future of IoT innovations and read the analyst report.