The document discusses the evolving landscape of edge computing, emphasizing its advantages over traditional cloud models. It highlights specific use cases, particularly in enterprise desktop computing and the potential for significant cost savings and security improvements by utilizing 5G technology. The implications include transformative changes in business models and enhanced opportunities for developing new technological experiences.

1. OUTREACH
De-fogging Edge Computing:
Ecosystem, Use-cases, Opportunities & Implications
Faraz Hoodbhoy
Director Outreach
Ecosystem & Innovation
January 31, 2019

2. First Principals: What is a Computing System?
Network
Storage
Compute

3. Edge Computing is Mostly About Deciding WHERE
Computing Occurs
Traditional Cloud
(Mega data center)
Regional Data Centers
(Central Offices)
Cell Towers Network Transmission Points
On-premises Compute Clusters
(High Performance Compute, Akraino,)
End Point
(Your PC, Phone, Thermostat, Connected Device)

4. Networks Let You Shift Components To Enable New
Economic Models
Traditional Cloud
(Mega data center)
Regional Data Centers
(Central Offices)
Cell Towers Network Transmission Points
On-premises Compute Clusters
(High Performance Compute, Akraino,)
End Point
(Your PC, Phone, Thermostat, Connected Device)
EconomiesofScale
SensitivitytoLatency

5. Use Cases: Cutting the Cord on XR & Gaming

6. Use Cases: Disrupt Enterprise Desktop Computing Lease
Roll Model
Situation:
• Enterprises spend $ billions on acquiring, distributing, updating, securing
enterprise desktop computers.
• Updates in technology result in cyclical update cycles
• Inefficient process, opens potential security concerns around malware
exposure, information theft, work disruption/backup
Opportunity:
• Use 5G and ultrawideband, ultra-reliable, and ultra-low latency connections to
shift to thin clients connected over 5G
• Pure virtual desktop infrastructure gives massive economies of scale
• Ultra-high performance that scales easily over time
• Hardware consolidation
• Information security
• Significantly Simpler management & deployment

7. Implications
Business models will be disrupted.
• Compute, Storage, and Network will all be available as utilities (i.e. OpEx vs
CapEx+OpEx)
• BOM costs of end-point clients will change
• Distribution models of content & experiences will change
Available resources for building new experiences will grow by orders of magnitude
• Cost of able endpoints will go down
• Building high-end experiences will be less limited by technology
Big Areas of short-medium-term opportunities
• Distributed computing platforms/Software Tools for developing/taking
advantage of new infrastructure
• Display hardware for higher quality, lighter weight displays
• Infrastructure software for building more resource efficient workload
management across distributed centers

8. Questions