edge network

[ɛdʒ ˈnɛtˌwɜrk]
nounpl: edge networks
rede de borda
1. A distributed computing infrastructure that brings computation, data storage, and services closer to the location where they are needed, reducing latency and improving performance by processing data at the network's edge rather than in centralized cloud data centers
The edge network allows IoT devices to process data locally without sending everything to the cloud.
A rede de borda permite que dispositivos IoT processem dados localmente sem enviar tudo para a nuvem.
2. A network topology where computing resources and services are distributed across multiple nodes located at or near the periphery of a network, closer to end-users or data sources
Companies are adopting edge networks to reduce bandwidth costs and improve user experience.
As empresas estão adotando redes de borda para reduzir custos de largura de banda e melhorar a experiência do usuário.
The term 'edge network' is primarily used in technology and telecommunications sectors. In Brazil, as the country develops its 5G infrastructure and IoT applications, this term is becoming increasingly prevalent in tech startups and telecommunications companies. In the USA, it's a fundamental concept in modern cloud architecture discussions. The concept represents a shift from centralized cloud computing to more distributed, localized processing models.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
edge computing networkdistributed edge networkfog networkperipheral network
Antonyms / Antônimos
centralized networkcloud-only architecturecore network

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rede de borda
Standard translation used in technology contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
rede de borda / computação em borda
Tech hubs prefer the full term 'computação em borda' for clarity
Portugal
rede periférica
Alternative term used in European Portuguese technical documentation
General English (USA)
edge network
Standard term in Silicon Valley and tech industry

Related Words

edge computingedge devicesIoT networkcloud computing5G networklatencydistributed computing

Related Idioms & Phrases

bringing computation to the edge
edge-first architecture
processing at the edge
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