target audience: TECH BUYER  Publication date: Jun 2024 - Document type: IDC Perspective - Doc  Document number: # US51834024

Evaluating the Costs and ROI of Edge Computing

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  • Karen D. Schwartz Loading
  • Jennifer Cooke Loading

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  • Executive Snapshot

    • Figure: Executive Snapshot: Evaluating the Costs and Return on Investment of Edge Computing

  • Situation Overview

    • Figure: Benefits of Edge Computing

    • What Are the Costs of Setting Up and Running Edge Computing?

    • Hard Costs

    • Soft Costs

    • The Cost of Downtime and Impact of Disruption

    • The Value of Maintaining Control over Data and Complying with Data Sovereignty Laws

    • What Are Some Ways to Lower Edge Computing Costs?

    • Edge-as-a-Service Strategy

    • Edge-Native Platforms

    • Measuring the Return on Investment for Edge Computing

  • Advice for the Technology Buyer

  • Learn More

    • Related Research

    • Synopsis