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Reduced cost, lower latency, faster decision making, greater flexibility: The benefits of edge computing

A primary benefit for edge computing is reducing the dependency on networks, a costly element both in terms of bandwidth and time. By moving the compute…

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This image provided by NASA, Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev perform maintenance on the International Space Station on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Cristoforetti teamed up with Artemyev to work on the International Space Station’s newest robot arm. The 37-foot (11-meter) mechanical limb _ contributed by the European Space Agency _ rocketed into orbit with a Russian lab last July. (NASA via AP).

Edge computing enables DNA sequencing, lower risk of contaminants on International Space Station

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Edge computing enables NOAA to push workloads closer to public consumers, not just field researchers

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The Future of Edge Computing at DoD

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This tiny vendor got a big Air Force contract, and defied the odds

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Federal operations are moving to the edge. IT must follow.

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VA’s evolving IT infrastructure is vast, wide and can address any issue

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How edge computing can enhance the online experience, securely

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FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2020, file photo a U.S. Department of Homeland Security plaque is displayed a podium as international passengers arrive at Miami international Airport where they are screened by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Miami. The damned-if-you-pay-damned-if-you-don’t dilemma on ransomware payments has left U.S. officials fumbling about how to respond. While the Biden administration “strongly discourages” paying, it recognizes that failing to pay would be suicidal for some victims. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Homeland Security wants to ‘cut through the hype’ of AI, find best uses only

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FILE- In this Dec. 14, 2017, file photo, boxes for sorted mail are stacked at the main post office in Omaha, Neb. A task force created by President Donald Trump to evaluate ways to stem billions of dollars in losses at the U.S. Postal Service is suggesting a range of options, including proposals that could significantly boost the cost of sending non-essential mail. The report recommended that the Postal Service develop a new pricing model that would remove current price caps and charge market-based prices for both mail and packages that were not deemed to be “essential postal services.”. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

USPS gets ahead of missing packages with AI edge computing

Artificial Intelligence

Red Hat helps take computing to the ultimate edge: space

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DoD Cloud Exchange Keynote: Army delivering cloud to the tactical edge

Keynote discussion for Day 1 of Federal News Network’s DoD Cloud Exchange: The Army’s Ken Lorentzen, Portia Crowe and Alex Miller talk with Jared Serbu…

Defense

TIC 3.0 gives State Dept. more flexibility to implement edge computing

The State Department is trying new pilots in edge computing at its embassies thanks to the flexibility of TIC 3.0.

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Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Christian Cottman directs an F-35C Lightning II assigned to the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson

Edge computing reveals new risks, requires new security strategies

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As federal agencies begin to take advantage of new capabilities at the tactical edge, they also need to adjust their security strategies to compensate for new vulnerabilities.