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The Ultimate Guide to Edge Computing

A curated Indian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Edge Computing.

What to know about Edge Computing

Edge computing represents a transformative shift in the way data is processed, moving computation and analytics closer to the source of data generation rather than relying solely on centralized cloud infrastructures. This proximity reduces latency, enhances real-time data processing, and supports emerging technologies such as IoT, AI, and 5G. Organizations across various industries are increasingly exploring edge computing to overcome the limitations of centralized cloud models, improve application performance, and enable innovative services.

Recent developments highlighted in the stories include strategic partnerships between tech giants like Intel, Alibaba Cloud, and Schneider Electric to develop edge platforms and micro data center solutions that facilitate rapid deployment and scalability. Industry players are also focusing on the security, governance, and energy efficiency challenges associated with distributed edge environments. The expansion of edge data centers, advancements in AI at the edge, and the integration of edge computing with multi-cloud and hybrid IT strategies indicate the growing importance of edge in modern digital transformation initiatives.

Readers interested in the evolving landscape of data infrastructure, the convergence of cloud and edge technologies, and practical insights on implementing edge computing will find valuable information in these stories. Exploring edge computing concepts, market trends, and real-world applications can help businesses and IT professionals understand how to leverage edge capabilities for improved performance, security, and competitive advantage.

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Recent Edge Computing News

Brandworks, SandLogic tie up for India edge AI push
Semiconductors

Brandworks, SandLogic tie up for India edge AI push

Brandworks and SandLogic join forces to build made-in-India edge AI devices, cutting cloud reliance and boosting on-device intelligence.

Sat, 27th Dec 2025

Edgehax secures INR ₹1.39 crore to expand edge AI hardware reach
Supply Chain

Edgehax secures INR ₹1.39 crore to expand edge AI hardware reach

Edgehax raises INR ₹1.39 crore seed funding led by Inflection Point Ventures to boost production and expand its Edge AI hardware globally.

Sat, 23rd Aug 2025

AI traffic on Fastly network grows 30% in five months
Digital Transformation

AI traffic on Fastly network grows 30% in five months

Origin systems are facing heavier strain as Fastly says AI requests rose 30% between January and May 2026, outpacing human traffic.

Last week

Data centre generator market set for steady growth
Digital Transformation

Data centre generator market set for steady growth

Backup power demand is set to lift spending as operators add generators to shield data centres from outages and grid instability.

Last week

Fastly & Skyfire link AI agents to verified payments
Identity and Access Management

Fastly & Skyfire link AI agents to verified payments

Businesses could soon verify and charge AI agents in milliseconds at the network edge, as autonomous traffic becomes harder to trust or block.

Last week

Kyndryl launches AI orchestration for enterprise workflows
Productivity

Kyndryl launches AI orchestration for enterprise workflows

Many firms are still stuck in AI pilot purgatory, and Kyndryl's new orchestration tool aims to move projects into day-to-day operations.

Last week

Zoho launches in-house Nathu La server to cut costs
IT Industry

Zoho launches in-house Nathu La server to cut costs

The in-house platform is meant to lower AI inference bills by 20-30% and trim data-centre power use as Zoho tightens control over its stack.

Last week

Explainer: AI's future is being split between device and cloud
Semiconductors

Explainer: AI's future is being split between device and cloud

Rising AI usage is pushing firms to split tasks between devices and cloud services, cutting latency and easing privacy and cost pressures.

Last week

Megaport picks VAST Data for AI infrastructure push
Digital Transformation

Megaport picks VAST Data for AI infrastructure push

The deal broadens Megaport's AI push by joining network, compute and data services in one platform for customers across multiple clouds and data centres.

Last week

AI traffic on Fastly network jumps 30% in five months
Trends & Predictions

AI traffic on Fastly network jumps 30% in five months

Website operators face rising infrastructure and commercial pressure as AI-generated requests on Fastly's network climbed 30% in five months.

Last week

Megaport adds storage to its compute & network platform
Storage

Megaport adds storage to its compute & network platform

Customers with data-heavy workloads can now buy compute, connectivity and storage from one provider, avoiding egress fees and internet bottlenecks.

Last week

Custodia launches local AI device for sensitive data
Regulatory technology

Custodia launches local AI device for sensitive data

Sensitive data can stay off the cloud as Custodia's Sentinel gives executives and researchers a local AI appliance for private document analysis.

Last week

Vista launches Vector Core Compute for AI inference
Semiconductors

Vista launches Vector Core Compute for AI inference

The new inference cloud is aimed at cutting latency and costs for enterprise AI, with a Los Angeles site live and Together.ai first to use it.

Last week

Hitachi & Intel team up on physical AI for industry
Robotics

Hitachi & Intel team up on physical AI for industry

Industrial AI could soon sharpen factory output and cut downtime as Hitachi and Intel move to deploy physical AI across plants and power systems.

Last week

HP unveils AI PCs & developer systems for local tools
Semiconductors

HP unveils AI PCs & developer systems for local tools

Demand for local AI development is reshaping HP's PC line-up, with new laptops, mini desktops and secure systems aimed at developers and enterprises.

This month

NetApp and Cisco expand FlexPod with enterprise AI systems
Productivity

NetApp and Cisco expand FlexPod with enterprise AI systems

Enterprises could cut integration work and security risk as pre-tested FlexPod systems are aimed at production AI deployments and edge use cases.

This month

Cloudflare acquires Vite maker VoidZero for USD $1 million
Web applications

Cloudflare acquires Vite maker VoidZero for USD $1 million

The deal gives the web giant a direct role in a tool used in 129 million weekly downloads, while keeping it open source and vendor-neutral.

This month

Advantech expands NVIDIA tie-up with AI factory brain
Energy efficient

Advantech expands NVIDIA tie-up with AI factory brain

Pilot trials suggest the setup could cut factory energy use by 10% and lift assembly-line productivity by 12%.

This month

Gigabyte marks 40 years with AI hardware launch at Computex
Content Creation

Gigabyte marks 40 years with AI hardware launch at Computex

Local AI processing and gaming rigs took centre stage as Gigabyte unveiled new motherboards, graphics cards and laptops for Computex.

This month

Innodisk unveils five-layer edge AI ecosystem at Computex
Data centers

Innodisk unveils five-layer edge AI ecosystem at Computex

Businesses wanting to keep AI data on site are being targeted with tools for local model training, edge inference and remote updates.

This month