Edge computing is becoming an increasingly attractive option for application and service deployment for many enterprises, as it offers a competitive edge and the ability to tackle critical business issues. According to the 2023 NTT Edge Advantage Report, 93% of respondents recognize the edge as a competitive advantage for their businesses, and 88% acknowledge the significance of 5G as a key facilitator in driving technological advancements. The primary motives behind investing in edge infrastructure are to enable automation and AI, facilitate real-time data access, enhance operational efficiency, and accommodate the growing number of IoT devices. The top reasons to deploy edge solutions are increasing employee safety, experience, and efficiency, streamlining/digitizing business processes, improving customer experience/anticipating customer needs, and increasing the use of data insights for decision-making. However, nearly 40% of those planning edge deployments are concerned that their current infrastructure won’t be able to support their future deployments.
