2. Dan Bieler, Principal Analyst
WEBINAR Mobile Edge Computing Will Be Critical For The Internet Of Things, Distributed Computing, And Blockchain
Dan Bieler, Principal Analyst
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4. Mobile edge computing (MEC) underpins most internet-of-things (IoT) solutions
Mobile networks place limitations on cloud services for IoT solutions.
MEC supports the CIO’s evolving IoT priorities.
Distributed computing redefines mobile network architecture.

5. Explanation of mobile edge computing
Set of approaches aimed at enhancing the last mile in a mobile broadband context
Not specifically designed for IoT solutions
Delivers real-time and context-based mobile moments
Manages the cost base for mobile infrastructure

6. Key takeaways MEC provides real-time network and context information.
MEC offers app developers and business leaders access to cloud-computing capabilities closer to the actual users.
MEC provides real-time network and context information.
Latency affects user experiences.
Mobile connectivity can create challenges for cloud environments.
Cloud and IoT solutions are increasingly
intertwined with and improve IoT experiences.
Cloud services open access to third-party expertise.

7. Mobile networks place limitations on cloud services for IoT solutions

8. Don’t underestimate the mobile network infrastructure for IoT cloud services
Ubiquitous MBB will never become a uniform global reality.
Data management must match the networking environment.
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9. MEC enables a new dimension for cloud computing over mobile networks
Distributed computing

10. Convergence of IT and networks Small cloud data centers
MEC enables a new dimension for cloud computing over mobile networks (cont.)
Convergence of IT and networks
Small cloud data centers
Cloud
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11. Mobile edge computing supports the CIO’s evolving IoT priorities

12. MEC helps boost customer experience: the top priority for IoT initiatives
Source: “Mobile Edge Computing Will Be Critical For Internet-Of-Things Success” Forrester report

13. MEC supports the digital enterprise
Smart network traffic management
Location info
Lower latency
Cost-efficient data exchanges
Time-sensitive data management
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14. MEC drives business outcomes in the age of the customer
Value-added product features
Ecosystems of connected assets
Fast responses
Business process enhancements
Information exchange between IoT devices

15. Distributed computing redefines mobile network architecture

16. When devising IoT solutions, remember that:
MEC is part of evolving mobile network architecture.
IoT generates unprecedented amounts of data.
The location of data processing plays a big role for cloud computing.
MEC is beneficial for mobile telcos.
MEC is offering an important network infrastructure component for blockchain.

17. Fog computing and MEC complement each other
Mobile edge computing (MEC)
Focuses on the application level
Utilizes a distributed computing infrastructure in which some application services are handled at the network edge (also in a smart device), and some application services are handled in a remote data center.
Driven from IoT perspective
Leverages the MEC architecture and APIs
Focuses on application enablement functionality
Offers applications and content providers cloud-computing capabilities and an IT service environment at the edge of the network.
Exposes real-time insight into network and context information to (authorized) applications.
Enables a myriad of use cases toward enterprises, verticals, and consumers; new revenue creation beyond connectivity

18. Make MEC part of your IoT solution design

19. Make mobile technology part of your IoT solution design
Establish how IoT priorities can be supported by distributed mobile network design.
Define and align all relevant stakeholders of the IoT project.
Consistency of data across distributed data points must be a focus for the CIO.
Use appropriate, cloud-focused KPIs to measure the business impact of IoT solutions.

20. Source: “Mobile Edge Computing Will Be Critical For Internet-Of-Things Success” Forrester report

21. Dan Bieler
For further reference:
“Mobilize The Internet Of Things” Forrester report