Edge computing

Edge computing refers to placing computing devices and services at the other edge of a cloud computing environment. Edge computing refers to low form factor devices, such as IoT devices, with low processing power and streaming data via network interface cards. The Cloud has the datacenters, the Edge has the IoT devices and in-between one can define the Fog, which comprises the intermediary hosts and networking appliances (Internet routers, firewalls, VPNs, ISPs, leased lines, etc) which allow for the interconnection between the Cloud and the Edge.  Two examples of Edge computing services in Microsoft Azure are the following:

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