The Ultimate Guide to Edge Computing

2026 · Kiwi Edition

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.

Kiwi Edge Computing news
Analyst Insights
SUSE buys Losant to boost open source industrial IoT
Gartner · Edge Computing · Virtualisation
Last month
Forrester maps ten edge & IoT trends set to shape 2025
IoT Analytics · Edge Computing · UC
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Industrial AI drives new approach to OT cyber security
IoT Analytics · Edge Computing · Firewalls
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
NETSCOUT boosts 5G slicing visibility for operators
ABI Research · Edge Computing · UC
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
AI data management market to hit USD $239.15bn by 2034
Polaris Market Research · Edge Computing · UC
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Reviews
Hands-on review: Avast Deepfake Guard and Scam Guardian
Social Media
Last month
Expert columns
HPE complete care service: Refocused for your AI advantage
By Mark Bakker of HPE Operations
Last week
The 5 trends that will shape the scale of AI in 2026
By Farokh Ghadially of Schneider Electric
Last week
Why diverse voices are essential in the Edge AI revolution
By Fei Kwong of Duos Technologies
Last week
AI pushes dense, decentralised & sustainable data centres
By Farokh Ghadially Vice President at Schneider Electric and Brendan Hogan Senior Manager at Dell Technologies
Last month
A look ahead: workplace and tech converge in 2026
By Brad Pulford of HP ANZ
Last month
How Schneider Electric and NVIDIA are redefining AI data center design
By Schneider Electric
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
By Andrew Burnet of Milestone Systems Interim
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Why resilience won't future-proof our supply chains
By Farokh Ghadially of Schneider Electric
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
How agility & energy will shape Australia's AI in 2026
By Nathan Hall of Pure Storage
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
2026: AI turns inward as virtualisation is rewritten
By Matthew Oostveen of Pure Storage
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Using Flash Storage to Unlock Insights from Unstructured Data
By Giorgio Ippoliti of Sandisk
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Five AI shifts that will redefine enterprise strategy in 2026
By Mike Morgan of Insight, APAC
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Trouble on the edge: Resurgent vulnerabilities & edge devices
By Bob Rudis of GreyNoise Intelligence
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
When AI meets infrastructure: designing the data centres that can keep up
By Darren Watkins of VIRTUS
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Edge or server? Choosing the best facial recognition architecture for access control systems
By Leonid Leshukov of 3DiVi
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Interviews
Exclusive: HPE Networking advances 'self-driving' networks
Discussing Firewalls
Last month
Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer
Discussing Virtualisation
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Exclusive: Lenovo's AI strategy aiming for smarter outcomes
Discussing IT Department
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Exclusive: New Zealand's most connected data centre eyes rapid growth
Discussing Data centre expansion
Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Airspeeder flying car races set the pace for the next mobility revolution
Discussing Network Infrastructure
Tue, 27th May 2025
Recent news
Equinix unveils vendor-neutral hub for distributed AI
About Firewalls
Today
Nvidia pushes Jetson as edge hub for open AI models
About Robotics
Today
Equinix unveils global distributed AI hub & fabric
About Network Infrastructure
Today
NTT DATA unveils global Nvidia-powered AI factories
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Vertiv unveils rugged UPS for harsh industrial sites
About Power Quality
Yesterday
PQShield shrinks post-quantum crypto for tiny devices
About Software Updates
Yesterday
ABB & Nvidia link RobotStudio with Omniverse AI sim
About Collaboration
Yesterday
AMD boosts Ryzen AI P100 chips for edge industrial use
About Virtualisation
2 days ago
MathWorks joins Edge AI group to boost embedded AI
About Education, Learning & Training
3 days ago
Nasuni buys Resilio to boost edge file access speed
About Storage
Last week
Alkira Connect partner programme targets AI-led growth
About Firewalls
Last week
APJ enterprises face infrastructure gap for AI adoption
About Storage
Last week
Manufacturers see AI gains but data gaps stall scale-up
About Video conferencing
Last week
Red Hat, Nvidia, Palo Alto forge AI-native telco stack
About Virtualisation
Last week
Red Hat, NVIDIA & Palo Alto unveil AI-native telco stack
About Virtualisation
Last week
Job moves
Submer appoints Jean-Marc Denis to lead global AI datacentre push
Move at Atos
Sun, 16th Nov 2025
LogicMonitor hires John Grosshans to drive global expansion goals
Move at Palo Alto Networks
Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz to drive strategic partnerships growth
Move at Intel
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Cohesity appoints Greg Statton as APJ CTO to drive AI growth
Move at Google
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Exclusive Networks names Bennett Wong to lead APAC expansion
Move at Exclusive Networks
Tue, 9th Sep 2025
SUSE appoints Margaret Dawson as CMO to boost growth
Move at Microsoft
Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Joe Honan appointed Chief Executive Officer of Singularity Compute
Move at SingularityNET
Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
LogicMonitor appoints Greg Gallant to lead APJ channel strategy
Move at LogicMonitor
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Vertiv names Mike Giresi as global CIO to drive AI strategy
Move at Molex
Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Riverbed appoints Crighton to lead sales across Asia-Pacific
Move at Symantec
Wed, 28th May 2025
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