location. Companies do not need to invest in their
own infrastructure and can scale their storage
dynamically based on their needs and output.
However, cloud connectivity can be very costly for
companies, as they typically pay per data sent and
stored. Other concerns include security, especially
when large amounts of data are being shared back
and forth.
Edge computing can help optimize operations and
security. The concept is that, if devices can perform
computation on edge, then they can ascertain which
data are valuable and which are not. In turn, only
valuable data are sent to the cloud, minimizing cloud
reliance and data costs.
Würth Elektronik helps customers who need cloud
connectivity by offering radio module solutions that
make sending data to and from the cloud quick and
easy. Pre-made and fully ready to work, the modules
also help decrease the time to market for designers
of connected devices.
Data and cloud connectivity are important
to create a discretely distributed
infrastructure and integrate data from
multiple sources. They enable interaction
among several players, including factories,
vendors, and logistics operators."
Daniel Ranzal
Electronics Hardware Engineer, Bosch
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