Separate the hype from the helpful by examining edge computing architectures for automation and control applications. Review resources and research on edge computing. See how system integrators and other experts consider it a means to advance, rather than replace, the benefits controls bring to many mission-critical industry applications. Architecture interactions among edge computing and cloud resources also will be discussed.

Learning objectives
Understand how edge computing fits into automation and controls.
Explore applications that benefit from edge computing.
Learn how edge computing can make cloud resources more effective.
Review benefits, examples and lessons learned about edge computing as used with automation and controls.