👉 Referred computing is an architectural paradigm that leverages the computational power of nearby, often heterogeneous devices, to perform tasks more efficiently and sustainably. Instead of relying solely on centralized cloud servers, referred computing distributes processing tasks to edge devices such as smartphones, IoT sensors, and local gateways. This approach minimizes data transmission to the cloud, reducing latency and bandwidth usage while enhancing privacy and security. By processing data closer to where it is generated, referred computing enables real-time decision-making and supports applications requiring low latency, such as autonomous vehicles and smart cities. It also promotes energy efficiency by offloading computationally intensive tasks from powerful cloud servers to more energy-efficient edge devices.
