The Ultimate Guide to Edge Computing
A curated Indian 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.
Indian Edge Computing News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Airtel, Google Cloud stream IPL 2026 with low latency
Fans saw fewer buffering delays as Airtel and Google Cloud kept 99.9% of IPL 2026 traffic within India and p99 latency under 300 milliseconds.
Blue Cloud wins USD $150 million SpaceX Malaysia deal
The 18-month pact could boost Blue Cloud's overseas revenue as it expands its US unit's role in AI, security and data-centre services.
STT GDC India launches Jaipur data centre in Rajasthan
The new site gives enterprises and government users in Jaipur access to local co-location as demand for cloud and AI capacity grows.
AI drives semiconductor equipment sales to USD $229.5bn
Spending on chipmaking kit is set to climb as AI, advanced memory and packaging push manufacturers to expand capacity worldwide.
Oil India launches digital wellhead monitoring with Kellton
Real-time data from 77 wells should cut manual checks and speed maintenance across Oil India's dispersed field operations.
Lexar blends AFA football tie-up with India expo push
Lexar will showcase AFA-branded storage at Convergence India 2026, tying Argentina's football fame to India's booming data demand.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Edge Computing
Infrastructure Flexibility Becomes A Competitive Advantage As Uncertainty Mounts
Extreme previews on-prem AI zones for enterprise networks
Fastly named Leader in IDC MarketScape WAAP assessment
Cloudera named leader in Asia Pacific sovereign AI
Nutanix wins Gartner nods across three key reports
Featured News
Exclusive: Castrol puts data centre experts behind CORE
The shift towards AI-ready liquid cooling is prompting Castrol to target new-build data centres and costly retrofits across Asia Pacific.
VAST Data targets AI data sovereignty with DataEnclave
Enterprises and governments could run AI on sensitive data without exposing it, as the technology targets sovereignty rules across APAC.
Interview: Cloudera says open-ended AI spending is over
Enterprises are now demanding proof of value and tighter controls as AI budgets face scrutiny over compute costs and deployment choices.
Interview: Cloudera bets on hybrid AI growth in JAPAC
Banks and large enterprises in Asia-Pacific are rethinking cloud-first AI plans as costs, sovereignty and regulation favour hybrid deployments.
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.
Future of AI is distributed infrastructure built on open source
Rising AI demand is exposing cloud bottlenecks, as firms eye in-house open source systems to cut costs and limit vendor lock-in.
The internet times are a'changing Fastly
Bot traffic is forcing Fastly to adapt its edge cloud tools as publishers and AI firms battle over caching, access and data protection.
Expert Columns
From AI That Answers to AI That Acts
Small but mighty - micro data centres are the foundation of security and disaster recovery
The Top Cool Intelligence Trends of 2027
How multi-shopper AI is transforming retail store operations
Software-defined automation reshapes industrial control
Fewer servers, more performance: The new logic of the modern data center
Most pharma AI is borrowed, ours is built
Why AI infrastructure planning must happen now
Asia Pacific's next chapter of digital growth will be defined by trust, resilience and sovereignty
Your bottle cooler knows more than your data team: Here's how it unlocks agentic AI
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Edge Computing News
Red Hat launches OpenShift 5 with AI troubleshooting
Customers can now use natural language prompts to diagnose issues and assess upgrade risks on the updated hybrid cloud platform.
Dell expands AI factory with NVIDIA for agentic AI
More than 6,500 customers have adopted Dell's AI Factory with NVIDIA as it adds deskside systems, servers and managed services for agentic AI.
Fortinet brings AI security to Equinix distributed hub
Enterprises can now inspect AI prompts and responses across clouds and data centres through a validated Fortinet-Equinix architecture.
eCloudvalley renews AWS pact to push enterprise AI
The renewed pact will help the Singapore provider move enterprise AI products into more markets across Asia-Pacific as AWS backs joint development.
Global data centre market to hit USD $645bn by 2032
Rising cloud and AI demand is set to nearly double global data centre spending to USD $645 billion by 2032, the study says.
Honeywell tests aerospace cooling module for AI data centres
The trial is aimed at helping data centre operators avoid overheating and GPU downtime as AI workloads strain liquid-cooling systems.
Schneider Electric, NVIDIA & HPE launch industrial AI
Industrial operators could soon detect faults and cyber risks faster as Schneider Electric, NVIDIA and HPE move AI closer to plant data.
Vertiv & Deloitte issue guide to AI infrastructure
As AI projects move from pilots to production, the guide warns that power, cooling and connectivity limits may decide where workloads can run.
Akamai launches AI inference & agent sandbox tools
The new services are designed to help enterprises move AI systems into production while keeping latency, data access and agent security under control.
Synology urges local control of surveillance video
Firms face greater risk of exposed footage unless they keep surveillance video and AI analytics on site, Synology says.
Red Hat opens Singapore AI centre to scale deployment
The Singapore hub should help firms turn AI pilots into production systems faster, with engineering support and skills training across Asia Pacific.
Nvidia & Microsoft unveil AI agents for Windows PCs
The move could keep AI work on-device, as Microsoft adds security controls for agents while Nvidia brings its chips to Windows PCs.
Dell expands AI Factory with NVIDIA for enterprise use
More than 6,500 enterprises are now using the platform as Dell adds software, deskside systems and servers to help move AI from pilot to production.
Equinix launches global liquid cooling test centres
Enterprises racing to deploy AI systems can now test liquid cooling in live data centres before committing to large-scale infrastructure changes.
Cloudflare says developer base tops 10 million as AI surges
AI is driving a surge in automated traffic, with Cloudflare saying more than half of internet requests were non-human for the first time this year.
Nvidia launches Nemotron 3.5 open models for agents
The new range lets organisations run AI agents on local hardware or in-house servers, cutting reliance on cloud services for sensitive tasks.
Telecom operators turn to open AI models, Nvidia says
Broad support for open source could shape telecom AI spending, with 89% of respondents backing it for cost control, governance and local adaptation.
AI overtakes legacy replacement in Kyndryl modernisation
Organisations are now prioritising AI over replacing old systems, with Kyndryl finding 98% of respondents have delayed modernisation and suffered setbacks.
Asus unveils mini PC with 80 TOPS AI chip for local tasks
The compact desktop is aimed at businesses and developers wanting faster, private on-device AI, while reducing reliance on cloud services.
IBM Bob gains self-hosted deployment for enterprise AI
The option lets regulated firms keep source code and sensitive data inside their own infrastructure while using AI for software development.