How Edge Computing Enables the Next Generation of IoT Applications
J. Soldatos, Rute C. Sofia (Editors). Shaping the Future of IoT with Edge Intelligence. River Publishers, USA. January 2024. ISBN: 9788770040273, 9781032632407, 9788770040433, 9781003812159. DOI: 10.1201/9781032632407.
Jan 2024: This book explores the core technologies that empower edge intelligence and their application in cutting-edge IoT solutions. It focuses on how 5G/6G, Edge AI, and Blockchain technologies enable decentralized, intelligent use cases across the cloud/edge/IoT continuum.
A key emphasis is placed on how these technologies address a broad spectrum of functional and non-functional requirements, including low latency, high performance, cybersecurity, data protection, real-time responsiveness, energy efficiency, and more.
The book’s chapters are contributed by several EU-funded research projects, each of which has developed innovative platforms for edge intelligence. These projects offer diverse approaches, leveraging unique combinations of networking, middleware, and IoT technologies, resulting in a wide range of practical applications across different sectors. Each chapter presents a distinctive perspective, reflecting real-world integration of enabling technologies.
The book is structured into five thematic parts:
Part I – 5G/6G Networking for Edge Intelligence
Explores the role of next-generation networks in supporting edge intelligence, highlighting their impact on IoT architectures.
Part II – AI at the Edge
Showcases IoT applications powered by machine learning and artificial intelligence deployed at the network edge.
Part III – Decentralized Intelligence with Blockchain
Highlights distributed IoT applications enabled by blockchain and distributed ledger technologies (DLTs).
Part IV – Real-World Use Cases Across the Continuum
Presents novel IoT applications and use cases spanning the cloud, edge, and device layers.
Part V – Business and Skills for Next-Gen IoT
Discusses business models, market adoption, and the digital skills needed to support next-generation IoT ecosystems.