You Can Run but You Can't Hide from It - Edge Cloud Is Here, Now!

Explore the emergence and impact of edge cloud computing in this comprehensive conference talk from code::dive 2019. Delve into the drivers, challenges, and requirements for edge computing, and discover solutions to overcome obstacles in the digitization of physical industries for Industry 4.0. Learn about the combination of factors, including physics laws, 5G, vRAN, MEC, and IoT, that have necessitated computing capabilities at the network edge. Gain insights into latency requirements, differences between edge and centralized cloud, and various edge computing applications. Examine key topics such as cloud infrastructure, management automation, enhanced maintenance, video analytics, public safety, and connected cars. Benefit from the speaker's 20 years of telecom industry experience across R&D, technical support, operations, hosting, data centers, and connectivity. Conclude with valuable takeaways and a Q&A session addressing infrastructure and data center concerns.