{"id":41296,"date":"2024-06-12T07:00:07","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T14:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/?p=41296"},"modified":"2025-02-25T07:41:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T15:41:32","slug":"edge-computing-vs-cloud-computing-zs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/edge-computing-vs-cloud-computing-zs\/","title":{"rendered":"Edge Computing vs Cloud Computing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-factory-floor-with-digital-overlays-showing-edge-computing-data-analysis-dashboards.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;A factory floor with digital overlays showing edge computing data analysis dashboards&#8221; title_text=&#8221;A factory floor with digital overlays showing edge computing data analysis dashboards&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_6_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Both edge computing and cloud computing involve moving computational resources &#8211; such as CPUs (central processing units), GPUs (graphics processing units), RAM (random access memory), and data storage &#8211; out of the centralized, on-premises data center. As such, both represent massive shifts in enterprise network designs and how companies deploy, manage, secure, and use computing resources. Edge and cloud computing also create new opportunities for data processing, which is sorely needed as companies generate more data than ever before, thanks in no small part to an explosion in Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/articles\/big-data-statistics#:~:text=By%202025%2C%20there%20will%20be%2055.7%20billion%20connected%20IoT%20devices.%20These%20IoT%20devices%20alone%20will%20generate%20almost%2080%20ZB%20by%202025.\">This year<\/a>,\u00a0IoT devices alone are predicted to generate 80 zettabytes of data, much of it decentralized around the edges of the network. AI, machine learning, and other data analytics applications, meanwhile, require vast quantities of data (and <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/data-center-scalability-zs\/\">highly scalable infrastructure<\/a>) to provide accurate insights. This guide compares edge computing vs cloud computing to help organizations choose the right deployment model for their use case.<\/p>\n<table width=\"50%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>\u00a0Table of Contents<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#1\">Defining edge computing vs cloud computing<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#2\">Examples of edge computing vs cloud computing<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#3\">The advantages of edge computing over cloud computing<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#4\">The disadvantages of edge computing compared to cloud computing<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#5\">Edge native applications vs cloud native applications<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#6\">Choosing edge computing vs cloud computing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"1\">Defining edge computing vs cloud computing<\/h2>\n<p>Edge computing involves deploying computing capabilities to the network\u2019s edges to enable on-site data processing for Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, operational technology (OT), automated infrastructure, and other edge devices and services. Edge computing deployments are highly distributed across remote sites far from the network core, such as oil &amp; gas rigs, automated manufacturing plants, and shipping warehouses. Ideally, organizations use a centralized (usually cloud-based) orchestrator to oversee and conduct operations across the distributed <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/edge-computing-architecture-zs\/\">edge computing architecture<\/a>. <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41300 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Edge-Orchestrator-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Edge-Orchestrator-1-scaled.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Edge-Orchestrator-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Edge-Orchestrator-1-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Edge-Orchestrator-1-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1620px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>Diagram showing an example edge computing architecture controlled by a cloud-based edge orchestrator.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Reducing the number of network hops between edge devices and the applications that process and use edge data enables real-time data processing, reduces MPLS bandwidth costs, improves performance, and keeps private data within the security micro-perimeter. Cloud computing involves using remote computing resources over the Internet to run applications, process and store data, and more. Cloud service providers manage the physical infrastructure and allow companies to easily scale their virtual computing resources with the click of a button, significantly reducing operational costs and complexity over on-premises and edge computing deployments.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2\">Examples of edge computing vs cloud computing<\/h2>\n<p>Edge computing works best for workloads requiring real-time data processing using fairly lightweight applications, especially in locations with inconsistent or unreliable Internet access or where privacy\/compliance is a major concern. Example <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/distributed-edge-computing-zs\/\">edge computing use cases<\/a> include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Orchestrating <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/operational-technology-security-zs\/\">operational technology (OT)<\/a> in remote manufacturing plants<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Monitoring safety and production data from sensors inside gas lines<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Analyzing patient data from <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/resources\/edge-computing-in-healthcare-zs\/\">wearable health monitors<\/a> to provide real-time emergency alerts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cloud computing is well-suited to workloads requiring extensive computational resources that can scale on-demand, but that aren\u2019t time-sensitive. Example use cases include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Running large artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Centralizing collaboration tools like source code version control<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/edge-management-and-orchestration-zs\/\">Orchestrating distributed edge operations<\/a> from a single platform<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"3\">The advantages of edge computing over cloud computing<\/h2>\n<p>Using cloud-based applications to process edge device data involves transmitting that data from the network\u2019s edges to the cloud provider\u2019s data center, and vice versa. Transmitting data over the open Internet is too risky, so most organizations route the traffic through a security appliance such as a firewall to encrypt and protect the data. Often these security solutions are off-site, in the company\u2019s central data center, or, best-case scenario, a <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/resources\/what-is-sase-network-security-a-beginners-guide-zs\/\">SASE point-of-presence (PoP)<\/a>, adding more network hops between edge devices and the cloud applications that service them.\u00a0 This process increases bandwidth usage and introduces latency, preventing real-time data processing and negatively affecting performance, which is one of the main reasons why organizations are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbirddcim.com\/blog\/why-are-more-companies-repatriating-workloads-cloud\">repatriating workloads from the cloud to on-prem<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Edge computing moves data processing resources closer to the source, eliminating the need to transmit this data over the Internet. This improves performance by reducing (or even removing) network hops and preventing network bottlenecks at the centralized firewall. Edge computing also lets companies use their valuable edge data in real time, enabling faster insights and greater operational efficiencies.<\/p>\n<p>Edge computing mitigates the risk involved in storing and processing sensitive or highly regulated data in a third-party computing environment, giving companies complete control over their data infrastructure. It can also help reduce bandwidth costs by eliminating the need to route edge data through VPNs or MPLS links to apply security controls.<\/p>\n<h3>Edge computing advantages:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Improves network and application performance<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Enables real-time data processing and insights<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Simplifies security and compliance<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Reduces MPLS bandwidth costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"4\">The disadvantages of edge computing compared to cloud computing<\/h2>\n<p>Cloud computing resources are highly scalable, allowing organizations to meet rapidly changing requirements without the hassle of purchasing, installing, and maintaining additional hardware and software licenses. Edge computing still involves physical, on-premises infrastructure, making it far less scalable than the cloud. However, it\u2019s possible to improve edge agility and flexibility by using vendor-neutral platforms to run and manage edge resources. An open platform like <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/products\/branch-solutions\/mini-sr-zs\/\">Nodegrid<\/a> allows teams to run multiple edge computing applications from different vendors on the same box, <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/zpe-systems-services-delivery-platform-deploy-any-app-any-time-anywhere\/\">swap out services<\/a> as business needs evolve, and deploy automation to streamline multi-vendor edge device provisioning from a single orchestrator. <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41299 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Mini-SR-Diagram-980x748-1.png\" alt=\"A diagram showing how the Nodegrid Mini SR combines edge computing and networking capabilities on a small, affordable, flexible platform. \" width=\"980\" height=\"748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Mini-SR-Diagram-980x748-1.png 980w, https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Mini-SR-Diagram-980x748-1-480x366.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 980px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>Diagram showing how the Nodegrid Mini SR combines edge computing and networking capabilities on a small, affordable, flexible platform.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Organizations often deploy edge computing in less-than-ideal operating environments, such as closets and other cramped spaces that lack the strict HVAC controls that maintain temperature and humidity in cloud data centers. These environments also typically lack the physical security controls that prevent unauthorized individuals from tampering with equipment, such as guarded entryways, security cameras, and biometric locks. The best way to mitigate this disadvantage is with an <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/products\/environmental-sensors-zs\/\">environmental monitoring system<\/a> that uses sensors to detect temperature and humidity changes that could cause equipment failures as well as proximity alarms to notify administrators when someone gets too close. It\u2019s also advisable to use hermetically sealed edge computing devices capable of operating in extreme temperatures and with built-in security features making them tamper-proof.<\/p>\n<p>Cloud computing is often more resilient than edge computing because cloud service providers must maintain a certain level of continuous uptime to meet service level agreements (SLAs). Edge computing operations could be disrupted by network equipment failures, ISP outages, ransomware attacks, and other adverse events, so it\u2019s essential to implement resilience measures that keep services running (if in a degraded state) and allow remote teams to fix problems without having to be on site. <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/network-resilience-zs\/\">Edge resilience measures<\/a> include <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/solutions\/out-of-band-management-solutions-zs\/\">Gen 3 out-of-band management<\/a>, control plane\/data plane separation (also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/why-network-resilience-requires-isolated-management-infrastructure\/\">isolated management infrastructure or IMI<\/a>), and <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/build-an-isolated-recovery-environment-zs\/\">isolated recovery environments (IRE)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Edge computing disadvantages:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Less scalable than cloud infrastructure<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Lack of environmental and security controls<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Requires additional resilience measures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"5\">Edge-native applications vs cloud-native applications<\/h2>\n<p>Edge-native applications and cloud-native applications are similar in that they use containers and microservices architectures, as well as CI\/CD (continuous integration\/continuous delivery) and other DevOps principles.<\/p>\n<p>Cloud-native applications leverage centralized, scalable resources to perform deep analysis of long-lived data in long-term hot storage environments. Edge-native applications are built to leverage limited resources distributed around the network\u2019s edges to perform real-time analysis of ephemeral data that\u2019s constantly moving. Typically, edge-native applications are highly contextualized for a specific use case, whereas cloud-native applications offer broader, standardized capabilities. Another defining characteristic of edge-native applications is the ability to operate independently when needed while still integrating seamlessly with the cloud, upstream resources, remote management, and centralized orchestration.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-left: 0pt;\" align=\"center\">\n<table style=\"width: 50%; border: none; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"476\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 0pt;\">\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; background-color: #358aaf; padding: 5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt; overflow: hidden; overflow-wrap: break-word; border: solid #000000 1pt;\">\n<h2 style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 18pt; margin-bottom: 10pt; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt; color: #58c7cb; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"> Additional Edge Computing Resources<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;\">\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 10pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/edge-computing-vs-on-premises-zs\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Edge Computing vs On-Premises: A Comparison<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 10pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/edge-computing-ecosystem-design-zs\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Edge Computing Ecosystem Design<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 10pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/the-future-of-edge-computing-zs\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">The Future of Edge Computing<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"6\">Choosing edge computing vs cloud computing<\/h2>\n<p>Both edge computing and cloud computing have unique advantages and disadvantages that make them well-suited for different workloads and use cases. Factors like increasing data privacy regulations, newsworthy cloud provider outages, greater reliance on human-free IoT and OT deployments, and an overall trend toward decentralizing business operations are pushing organizations to adopt edge computing. However, most companies still rely heavily on cloud resources and will continue to do so, making it crucial to ensure seamless interoperability between the edge and the cloud.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to ensure integration is by using vendor-neutral platforms. For example, Nodegrid integrated services routers like the <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/products\/branch-solutions\/nodegrid-gate-sr-with-nvidia-jetson-nano\/\">Gate SR<\/a> provide multi-vendor out-of-band serial console management for edge infrastructure and devices, using an embedded Jetson Nano card to support edge computing and AI workloads. The <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/products\/software-cloud\/cloud-based-network-management-zs\/\">ZPE Cloud<\/a> management platform unifies orchestration for the entire Nodegrid-connected architecture, delivering 360-degree control over complex and highly distributed networks. Plus, Nodegrid easily integrates &#8211; or even directly hosts &#8211; other vendors\u2019 solutions for edge data processing, IT automation, SASE, and more, making edge operations more cost-effective. Nodegrid also provides the complete control plane\/data plane separation needed to ensure edge resilience.<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;CTA&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#358AAF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Get edge efficiency and resilience with Nodegrid<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Nodegrid platform from <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/\"><b>ZPE Systems<\/b><\/a><b> helps companies across all industries streamline their edge operations with resilient, vendor-neutral, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/solutions\/remote-network-management\/out-of-band-serial-console-zs\/\"><b>Gen 3 out-of-band management<\/b><\/a><b>. 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