Edge Computing: Architecture, Protocols, and Applications

Edge Computing: Architecture, Protocols, and Applications explores the foundational concepts, architectural principles, emerging technologies, and real-world implementations that define modern edge computing. This comprehensive volume examines the shift from centralized cloud infrastructures to decentralized edge environments, addressing the challenges and innovations in scalability, security, orchestration, and interoperability. With a focus on current protocols, deployment strategies, industry use cases, and future research directions, the book offers an in-depth guide for engineers, researchers, and technology leaders seeking to harness the full potential of edge computing in an increasingly connected world.