👉 Pad 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 in a data center. This approach reduces latency and bandwidth usage by minimizing the distance data must travel to reach centralized cloud servers, making it particularly beneficial for applications requiring real-time processing, such as autonomous vehicles, augmented reality, and IoT devices. By processing data locally, pad computing enhances efficiency, improves response times, and can also increase privacy and security by limiting the amount of sensitive data transmitted over the network.
