Juliane Müller
CEO, Edge Broker GmbH, Germany
Edge Broker - Handling Time-Sensitive Data at the Edge
Abstract
The main argument for performing data analysis of process data using cloud solutions is convenience. This choice generally wastes resources and is impractical for time-sensitive data. Furthermore, integrating end-user interactions into the infrastructure is often times a complex task, hindered by the extra cloud layer.
Cloud solutions scale well, which is why larger analysis procedures should be performed within the cloud infrastructure. The trade-off challenge between edge computing for small-scale time-sensitive data and large-scale computing of time-insensitive data does not yet have established solutions.
Edge Broker automates cloud provisioning and provides real-time streaming analytics as well as device controlling, thereby circumventing the cloud where edge solutions provide a higher benefit. The solution offers a smooth and simple transition from edge to cloud. Administration tasks can be performed through a universal web interface, as well as data analysis, managing client connections, and controlling the devices.