Edge computing is eminently practical in that it solves several important problems, many of which are related to the latency created when data must travel long distances. The edge offers significant functional and economic benefits, such as the emergence of a new breed of real-time applications. And the need for more edges has increased due to the proliferation of IoT and operational technology (OT) devices, as well as smart devices powered by 5G and AI that enable real-time transactions.