{"id":39494,"date":"2024-02-23T20:27:59","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T20:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/?p=39494"},"modified":"2024-02-23T20:28:14","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T20:28:14","slug":"edge-computing-vs-on-premises-zs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/edge-computing-vs-on-premises-zs\/","title":{"rendered":"Edge Computing vs On-Premises: A Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Edge-Computing-is-at-the-center-of-a-network-of-hexagons-containing-icons-of-edge-computing-concepts.jpg” alt=”Edge Computing is at the center of a network of hexagons containing icons of edge computing concepts.” title_text=”Edge Computing is at the center of a network of hexagons containing icons of edge computing concepts.” _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Organizations across industries are expanding their digital capabilities and global reach by deploying Internet of Things (IoT) devices, automated operational technology (OT) sites, branch offices, and other tech at the network\u2019s edges. Edge technology transmits vast quantities of data to and from data warehouses, machine learning training systems, and software applications. Traditionally, organizations host some or all of these services in centralized data centers, which is known as on-premises computing.<\/b><\/p>\n

This approach creates challenges that impact the efficiency and safety of edge operations. As edge data volumes grow, so do MPLS bandwidth costs. Large data transmissions to and from the edge are also at risk of interception by malicious actors. The best way to solve this problem is with edge computing, <\/b>which moves data processing applications and systems to the edges of the network to run alongside the devices that generate most of the edge data.<\/p>\n

This guide defines edge computing vs on-premises computing in detail before analyzing the advantages and challenges involved with each approach.<\/p>\n

Defining edge computing vs on-premises computing<\/h2>\n

On-premises computing systems are physical or virtual resources that live in a traditional data center. Despite the name, these systems don\u2019t necessarily reside in the same physical premises as the main business, with many companies using colocation data centers owned by third parties. Organizations have complete control over the physical and virtual infrastructure, unlike in private or public cloud deployments. The defining characteristic of on-premises computing is that most or all enterprise applications and digital services reside in a centralized location, with most network traffic and data transmissions flowing through it.<\/p>\n

Edge computing systems<\/a> are physical and virtual data processing resources that companies deploy alongside the edge devices that generate the most data. Examples include installing machine learning software at a remote manufacturing site to gain maintenance insights into remote SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) systems, or running a data analytics app on a chip installed in a wearable medical sensor<\/a> to provide patients with real-time health feedback. Edge computing has many potential use cases and deployment models, but the defining characteristic is proximity to the sources of edge-generated data.
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Edge Computing vs. On-Premises Computing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Edge Computing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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On-Premises Computing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Deployed at the edges of the network<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Processes data on-site<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Decentralizes enterprise network traffic<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n

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