Summary

In this chapter, we discussed the opportunities and challenges that edge computing presents. This includes those imposed by the laws of physics, the laws of economics, and the law of the land. We covered the AWS edge computing strategy, which is to extend its infrastructure and services closer to end users, allowing developers and operations staff to have a consistent experience via common APIs and management constructs.

We covered existing IIoT systems and protocols and introduced you to how AWS can integrate with them. We explored how MEC with 5G networks offers a unique opportunity for both MNOs and application developers to extend cloud applications closer to users on mobile devices. We also discussed the challenges associated with DDIL use cases in edge computing, as well as the transformative impact of immersive experiences and given example use cases you may not have considered before.

Finally, we briefly introduced you to AWS Local Zones, AWS Outposts, AWS Snow...