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However , the key to Edge Computing success lies in focusing on the outcome , before looking at implementation .
Every business wants to analyse and activate their data at speed , but the power of Edge Computing does not mean all data has to be analysed and activated .
Rather , it helps businesses ascertain at which aggregation points is best to consume data , preserve it , make inferences from , where analytics is applied , and knowledge is gleaned from . For one business , the impact could simply be installing on-site servers capable of real-time analysis . For another , it could be installing IoT sensors to help transmit data from security cameras .
Like any technology solution , implementation for the sake of doing so is not going to benefit any business .
However , the Edge is relevant for any business that has digitally transformed their processes , especially in the last 12 months .
Edge Computing allows businesses to focus on how to get the most out of their most important data , and in turn , keep
Rick Vanover , Senior Director of Product Strategy at Veeam
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