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The Ultimate Guide to Edge Computing

A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Edge Computing.

What to know about Edge Computing

Edge computing represents a transformative shift in the way data is processed, moving computation and analytics closer to the source of data generation rather than relying solely on centralized cloud infrastructures. This proximity reduces latency, enhances real-time data processing, and supports emerging technologies such as IoT, AI, and 5G. Organizations across various industries are increasingly exploring edge computing to overcome the limitations of centralized cloud models, improve application performance, and enable innovative services.

Recent developments highlighted in the stories include strategic partnerships between tech giants like Intel, Alibaba Cloud, and Schneider Electric to develop edge platforms and micro data center solutions that facilitate rapid deployment and scalability. Industry players are also focusing on the security, governance, and energy efficiency challenges associated with distributed edge environments. The expansion of edge data centers, advancements in AI at the edge, and the integration of edge computing with multi-cloud and hybrid IT strategies indicate the growing importance of edge in modern digital transformation initiatives.

Readers interested in the evolving landscape of data infrastructure, the convergence of cloud and edge technologies, and practical insights on implementing edge computing will find valuable information in these stories. Exploring edge computing concepts, market trends, and real-world applications can help businesses and IT professionals understand how to leverage edge capabilities for improved performance, security, and competitive advantage.

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Recent Edge Computing News

Qualcomm unveils Dragonwing IQ10 robotics reference design
Robotics

Qualcomm unveils Dragonwing IQ10 robotics reference design

The platform is aimed at helping robotics developers move from prototypes to production with up to 700 TOPS of on-device AI.

Yesterday

MSI unveils Nvidia-based AI push across cloud to edge
Robotics

MSI unveils Nvidia-based AI push across cloud to edge

The move broadens MSI's AI ambitions into enterprise infrastructure, with liquid-cooled systems aimed at easing power and heat constraints.

Yesterday

Nvidia expands local AI agents across RTX & DGX PCs
Content Creation

Nvidia expands local AI agents across RTX & DGX PCs

Privacy-focused local AI agents are moving on-device, as Nvidia and Microsoft add security controls and wider app support to Windows PCs.

Yesterday

Nvidia unveils RTX Spark PCs and expands RTX software
Gaming

Nvidia unveils RTX Spark PCs and expands RTX software

More than 1,000 games and apps now support Nvidia's RTX features, as the chipmaker also readies a new compact PC design for AI tasks.

Yesterday

MSI unveils local AI tools & gaming hardware at Computex
Content Creation

MSI unveils local AI tools & gaming hardware at Computex

The new line-up signals MSI's push into local AI, with products aimed at helping consumers and enterprises run models without relying on the cloud.

Yesterday

ADLINK unveils edge AI systems for robots & industry
Robotics

ADLINK unveils edge AI systems for robots & industry

Industrial users can now tap local AI for robots, vehicles and factory control as ADLINK expands its edge systems at COMPUTEX 2026.

Last week

AI adoption outpaces cloud security, Check Point warns
Data centers

AI adoption outpaces cloud security, Check Point warns

Security teams are struggling to enforce AI policies, as Check Point found only 26% of organisations have the architecture to back them up.

Last week

CTERA launches InsightAI for unstructured data analysis
Productivity

CTERA launches InsightAI for unstructured data analysis

It gives IT and security teams a way to spot risks, track usage and investigate incidents across sprawling unstructured data estates.

Last month

Cloudflare launches Claude agent environments with Anthropic
Digital Transformation

Cloudflare launches Claude agent environments with Anthropic

Businesses can now run Claude-powered agents in isolated Cloudflare sandboxes, with tighter controls for private data, audit trails and scaling.

Last month

Vultr opens Milan cloud region to target AI demand
Data Analytics

Vultr opens Milan cloud region to target AI demand

Italian enterprises and developers will gain lower-latency access to AI and cloud tools as Vultr adds its 33rd global region in Milan.

Last month

OpenNebula, SUSE partner on sovereign cloud platform
IT Department

OpenNebula, SUSE partner on sovereign cloud platform

It gives regulated organisations a single platform for private and hybrid clouds, with tighter control over data location and compliance.

Last month

Cloudflare & Anthropic launch Claude agents on sandboxes
IT Department

Cloudflare & Anthropic launch Claude agents on sandboxes

Developers can now run Claude agents in Cloudflare sandboxes, with code, tools and private connectivity handled outside Anthropic's core platform.

Last month

Dell unveils PowerStore Elite for AI data centres in EMEA
Disaster Recovery

Dell unveils PowerStore Elite for AI data centres in EMEA

Organisations across EMEA are being pushed to expand AI capacity without worsening power, space and compliance pressures on ageing data centres.

Last month

AMD expands EPYC chips for edge, telco and storage workloads
Energy efficient

AMD expands EPYC chips for edge, telco and storage workloads

The new single-socket range targets space- and power-constrained deployments, from 5G networks to store-level AI and cloud storage.

Last month

Dell launches AI-ready storage, servers & cloud tools
Disaster Recovery

Dell launches AI-ready storage, servers & cloud tools

Businesses face rising data centre pressure as Dell adds storage, servers and automation tools for AI and legacy workloads.

Last month

Anthropic model can chain bugs into exploits, Cloudflare
Patching

Anthropic model can chain bugs into exploits, Cloudflare

The findings suggest AI-assisted bug hunting is edging closer to practical exploitation, raising the stakes for software teams racing to patch flaws.

Last month

Crestchic expands into Sweden to serve Nordic demand
DataCentre infrastructure

Crestchic expands into Sweden to serve Nordic demand

Rising Nordic data centre demand is pushing suppliers closer to customers, with Crestchic opening a Swedish base and expanding UK production.

Last month

bitsensing launches AIR4D radar for autonomous vehicles
Robotics

bitsensing launches AIR4D radar for autonomous vehicles

Access to raw radar data could help self-driving fleets train software and move beyond tightly controlled pilot zones.

Last month

Ericsson launches 5G adapter for multi-site networks
Network Infrastructure

Ericsson launches 5G adapter for multi-site networks

Businesses with branch and remote sites could cut outage risk as Ericsson adds 5G and satellite links to its network management tools.

Last month

Akamai buys LayerX to curb employee AI use in browsers
Digital Transformation

Akamai buys LayerX to curb employee AI use in browsers

The purchase adds browser-based AI controls to Akamai's security portfolio as firms scramble to monitor staff use of generative tools.

Last month