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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.

Zededa
Top Executive: Said Ouissal, Founder, CEO
Headquarters: San Jose, Calif.
Zededa provides a purpose-built orchestration solution for distributed edge computing while also enabling businesses to scale Kubernetes at the edge. The startup lets customers seamlessly orchestrate intelligent applications at the distributed edge to gain access to critical insights, make real-time decisions and maximize operational efficiency.
Zededa supports any combination of Docker containers, Kubernetes clusters and VMs deployed on any edge computing node while connecting to any cloud, along with an application marketplace for single-click deployment and a distributed firewall. Zededa has formed several big partnerships this year with the likes of Microsoft Azure and Agora, as well as also opening its new European headquarters in Berlin.