IDG Contributor Network: The difference between edge and cloud computing all CIO’s should know

The rise in cloud traffic that is expected as a result of increasing applications of the Internet of Things (IoT) might render cloud computing unmanageable. IoT hinges on processing device generated data and cloud computing involves using data from centralised computing and storage. Thus, this computational model can become overwhelmed if the growth trajectory of IoT continues as it has been.The unprecedented amount of data generated by IoT devices is putting considerable strain on the internet