Edge computing is undoubtedly the new frontier of applications, also in industry and building automation. Edge computing allows users faster and more reliable services, and companies to exploit the flexibility of the cloud with the possibility of shared resources for different machines, plants or locations.

The use in the indicated areas involves the collection of data from the field via dedicated protocols (Modbus, Profinet, Bacnet, S7, OPC UA....) and an initial local processing of the same, with a possible immediate feedback to the field. After processing, the data is sent to cloud platforms via other protocols specific to this field (MQTT, REST, aws_iot stream, google_iot stream, azure_iotstream..).

 Edge gateways can often host docker, extremely lightweight modular virtual machines capable of running applications in parallel. Some are able to run dedicated code in Python or other languages and thus offer a platform for custom algorithm development by the customer. Often edge gateways also run high-level applications, e.g. NODE-RED, which accelerate development and draw on a wide availability of open source resources.

 Some edge gateways have integrated 4G cellular routers and thus can be installed even where network availability is not there or not readily available

 Marcom is attentive to these customer demands and offers a range of devices capable of performing edge computing functions, covering a range of needs from the simplest to the most complex applications. These are some of the products that can be used as edge gateways in your installatio

Marcom also offers an IOT solution for those who want a complete solution for managing their data, from the field to the cloud: M4IOT