👉 Station computing, also known as edge computing or distributed computing, refers to a network of interconnected computing devices, often located closer to the source of data generation or consumption, that work together to process and analyze data in real-time. These stations can be servers, IoT devices, or other computing nodes deployed at various points in a network, such as within a factory, data center, or even in remote locations. Unlike traditional centralized cloud computing, where data is sent to a central server for processing, station computing processes data locally or semi-locally, reducing latency and bandwidth usage while improving response times and privacy. This architecture is particularly useful for applications requiring immediate insights, such as autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and industrial automation, where quick decision-making is critical. By distributing computational tasks across multiple stations, this approach enhances scalability, reliability, and efficiency in handling large volumes of data.
