Edge computing is considered a key technology for digital transformation and sovereignty in the cloud era – especially in facilities where critical processes are interconnected, real-time data processing takes place, and data protection is essential. Many companies start with promising pilot projects and innovative use cases. However, the path from a functioning proof of concept to a scalable, secure, and sustainably operable edge infrastructure as the foundation for various managed (cloud) services is often more challenging than expected.

In many cases, pilot projects successfully solve the actual technical problem – whether it is loacl data collection, real-time analysis, or the integration of external systems such as cloud-based applications. However, the transi ...