In the context of IT infrastructure, the edge refers to the physical locations where users intersect with the network and interact with the digital world. On a distributed landscape, it's where data is generated, processed, and often stored.
The edge poses significant challenges related to performant data delivery and security, as users and the devices they connect to the network with continue to proliferate both in volume and location.
Panzura's hybrid cloud file services platform addresses core edge challenges by intelligently caching hot data close to users to enable a high performance file environment and further providing secure VPN-less access on mobile and other devices for remote users and trusted external partners.
This approach aims to reduce latency, improve performance, optimize bandwidth and enhance data privacy by minimizing the distance data must travel over the network.