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What Is Fog Computing

Fog computing, also called fog networking or fogging, describes a decentralized computing structure located between the cloud and devices that produce data. This flexible structure enables users to place resources, including applications and the data they produce, in logical locations to enhance performance. 



Fog computing maintains some of the features of cloud computing, where it originates. Users may still store applications and data offsite, and pay for not just offsite storage, but also cloud upgrades and maintenance for their data while still using a fog computing model. Their teams will still be able to access data remotely.

 



Fog computing, a term created by Cisco, also involves bringing computing to the network’s edge. However, it also refers to the standard for how this process should, ideally, work. This is especially important for Internet of Things connected devices, which generate massive amounts of data.

 



Fog computing includes edge processing as well as the necessary infrastructure and network connections for transporting the data.

 Advantages of fog computing include:

Minimize latency. Keeping analysis closer to the data source, especially in verticals where every second counts, prevents cascading system failures, manufacturing line shutdowns, and other major problems.

Conserve network bandwidth many data analytics tasks, even critical analyses, do not demand the scale that cloud-based storage and processing offers. Meanwhile, connected devices constantly generate more data for analysis. Reduce operating costs. Processing as much data locally as possible and conserving network bandwidth means lower operating costs.

Enhance security. Whether in transmission or being stored, it is essential to protect IoT data. Users can monitor and protect fog nodes using the same controls, policies, and procedures deployed across the entire IT environment.

Improve readability because IoT devices are often deployed under difficult environmental conditions and in times of emergencies, conditions can be harsh. Fog computing can improve reliability under these conditions, reducing the data transmission burden.

Boost business ability only by knowing what resources customers need, where they need those resources, and when the support is needed can businesses respond to consumer demand quickly. Fog computing allows developers to develop fog applications rapidly and deploy them as needed.

 



 

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