In the “Edge Computing+” reference model, based on the technology integration and innovation capability base provided by edge computing, ICT technologies represented by 5G, AI, high-performance computing, etc., are deeply integrated with edge computing technologies to form key technologies of “Edge Computing+” such as MEC, Edge AI, Edge HPC, Edge Security, etc., and provide industry users with integration capabilities such as efficient computing power, massive access, security protection, intelligent analysis, etc. through unified service interfaces.
“Edge Computing+”
In terms of the integration of 5G technology, edge computing fully combines the characteristics of 5G eMBB high bandwidth, uRLLC very low latency, mMTC large connection, etc., and sinks the capacity of the cloud to the edge of the mobile network to satisfy the processing needs of high-throughput real-time intelligent analyses of many scenarios such as vehicle-road coordination scenarios, intelligent manufacturing scenarios, and intelligent energy scenarios.
In terms of the convergence of artificial intelligence technology, along with the arrival of the wave of digital transformation in the industry, edge artificial intelligence technology combining edge computing and artificial intelligence will run artificial intelligence algorithms on the edge side to meet the real-time and localised intelligent processing needs of many scenarios such as intelligent transportation, intelligent logistics, intelligent water conservancy, etc.
In the integration of audio/video technology, video applications represented by ultra-high-definition video, industrial vision, AR/VR, etc., with the innate advantages of edge computing’s “low-latency, high-bandwidth, and large connection”, it can help the digital transformation of various industries, and satisfy the needs of various industries for the real-time nature of video services and the intelligence of video data. The new technology will be used to meet the needs of various industries for real-time video services and video data intelligence.
In the integration of blockchain technology, by deploying blockchain services on edge nodes, it can not only provide real-time data storage for industrial applications, but also provide trusted data analysis and business execution.
In terms of the convergence of security technology, edge nodes need to face massive device access, and face many challenges in terms of privacy protection and data security. The convergence of edge computing and security technology is reflected on the one hand in the construction of a secure and usable ecosystem to protect the security of edge computing architecture such as edge computing devices, infrastructure, edge applications, etc. On the other hand, it can provide all kinds of security services such as security gateway, security detection, and so on on the edge side.
In the integration of high-performance computing technology, automatic driving, digital manufacturing and other scenarios need to provide high-performance computing resources and computing architecture on the edge side to meet the processing needs of computationally intensive tasks. At the same time, high-performance computing applications on the cloud has become an inevitable trend in the development of the industry, through the deployment of cloud HPC applications on the edge side and the cloud side at the same time, will fully meet the demand for high-performance computing power for industry applications with flexibility and elasticity.
Development Trends of Edge Computing and ICT Convergence in 2025
1. Comprehensive Convergence of AI, IT, and OT
2. Accelerated Migration from Cloud to Edge
3. Edge Security Becomes a Top Priority
4. The Rise of Industry-Specific Solutions
Manufacturing: Smart factories supported by Edge AI and high-performance computing
Healthcare: Telemedicine and real-time health monitoring supported by edge computing
Smart cities: City management and services supported by distributed edge nodes
Retail: Edge video analytics and AI-driven personalized shopping experiences
Source: Network Convergence Industry and Standards Promotion Committee.
