IIC边缘计算白皮书Introduction_to_Edge_Computing_in_IIoT_2018-06-18.pdfVIP

Introduction to Edge Computing in IIoT An Industrial Internet Consortium White Paper IIC:WHT:IN24:V1.0:PB Edge Computing Task Group Introduction to Edge Computing in IIoT Almost every use case and every connected device focused on by the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) requires some sort of compute capability at its source, at the edge. Multiple sources define edge computing as “cloud computing systems that perform data processing at the edge of the network, near the source of the data”. While this is certainly true, it only scratches the surface of the immense power and remarkable capabilities that edge computing applications and architectures can provide to solve industrial internet users’ toughest challenges. But, as is typical with any powerful technology, innovative architectures and new terminology are needed to facilitate implementation, bringing increased complexity with it. Purpose and Audience This white paper provides practical guidance on edge computing, architectures and the building blocks necessary for an edge computing implementation. It defines edge computing architectural functions and highlights key use case considerations Consequently, there is a need to identify:  where the edge is,  its defining characteristics,  key drivers for implementing edge computing and  why compute capabilities should be deployed at the edge in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems. It also informs architecture and testbed teams through:  identifying and evaluating standards, practices and characteristics best suited for addressing edge computing holistically, and highlighting gaps where needed,  identifying deployment models and crosscutting functions that address patterns and characteristics for edge computing