👉 Retain computing, also known as edge computing, is a distributed computing paradigm that brings computation and data storage closer to the location where it is needed, typically at the edge of the network, such as on devices or local servers rather than in centralized cloud data centers. This approach significantly reduces latency, enhances data privacy and security by minimizing the amount of data transmitted over the network, and improves overall system efficiency by offloading processing tasks from distant servers to local resources. By processing data locally, retain computing optimizes bandwidth usage and enables real-time decision-making, making it particularly valuable for applications requiring immediate responses, such as autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and industrial automation.
