Samsung and IBM tie-up to offer edge computing on 5G
Samsung signs a partnership with IBM to offer edge computing that runs on private 5G networks.
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What is edge computing?
“Edge computing” uses augmented reality and machine learning to study bulk data where it was collected – where factory floor, office space, or oil rig – before moving it to remote cloud servers. In order for edge computing to provide the desired results, it needs fast data transfers which can only be done using 5G signals.
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“The whole idea of being able to connect to the edge and run fast processing applications for enterprises makes a lot of sense, especially when it’s real-time or semi-real-time,” said Taher Behbehani, a general manager at Samsung Electronics America.