However, once when we understood the concepts of edge and cloud computing in context of each other, the patterns of synergy began to emerge. Hopefully the confusion will continue to subside.

As businesses design and implement IoT systems, understanding the distinctions between edge computing vs cloud computing will lead to smarter decisions and better-performing solutions.

Processing and data storage happen on edge systems over the cloud. But network constraints may be the best way to distinguish edge from cloud.

One trend to be on the lookout for this year and beyond is the increasing appreciation of the symbiotic relationship between edge computing and cloud computing.