6 Organization Types to Lead the Edge Computing Revolution – RTInsights

Earlier entrants are getting a head start on reaping the benefits of edge computing and they are providing roadmaps and lessons that will benefit everyone across the board.

The gold rush is on to capitalize on edge computing, but certain industries and types of companies are more likely to start seeing the results somewhat earlier than the rest. Leaders in edge implementations will be organizations in the transportation and manufacturing sectors serviced by cloud and technology manufacturers.

Thats the word from Akash Bhatia and a team of BCG contributors, who earlier this year looked at the ways edge computing is reshaping companies across major industry groups, noting that edge computing is poised to generate winners and losers in the manner of prior technology shifts such as cloud computing. However, while cloud made access and implementations far simpler for enterprises, edge computing requires a more complex set of skills and capabilities, so todays winners may not be tomorrows.

See also: Edge Computing vs. Cloud Computing: A Primer

Of course, edge computing requires an ecosystem of providers tosupport the above industry implementations. The BCG analysts identified seventypes of edge computing providers that will be taking the lead in the emergingedge economy:

Several industry-specific areas of focus will comprise the bulk ofemerging edge applications. Whats significant, the BCG analysts say, is thatthese six categories will account for 78% of the total edge market.

The rise of edge computing means opportunities across the boardfor all companies across all industries. While the earlier entrants identifiedby BCG are getting a head start on reaping the benefits of edge, they are alsoproviding roadmaps and lessons that will benefit everyone across the board.

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6 Organization Types to Lead the Edge Computing Revolution - RTInsights