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The 10 Hottest Edge Computing Startups Of 2021 (So Far)
Mark Haranas
From SASE and AI to semiconductors and edge data centers, here are ten of the hottest edge computing startups in 2021 that you should know about.
10 Hot Edge Startups You Need To Know
IDC is projecting that worldwide spending on edge computing hardware, software and services will reach a whopping $250 billion in 2024 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5 percent over the next few years.
Many believe that edge computing is the next wave of digital transformation with its ability to place applications, infrastructure and innovation -- such as artificial intelligence and machine learning – closer to where data is generated and consumed.
Additionally, with the number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices surging creating new security risks, edge computing adoption is picking up pace. For example, IT research firm Gartner expects over 15 billion IoT-enabled devices will connect to enterprise infrastructure by 2029.
As edge computing begins to carve out a new market and revenue opportunities, several innovative startups have launched around everything from the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) to edge software management targeting 5G deployments. CRN breaks down ten of the most interesting and innovative edge computing startups in the IT industry today.
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