Integration of Cloud, Fog, and Edge Computing: Opportunities and Challenges in Digital Transformation
Abstract
Integration of Cloud, Fog, and Edge Computing: Opportunities and Challenges in Digital Transformation
Incoming article date: 07.12.2024This article explores the opportunities and challenges of integrating cloud, fog, and edge computing in the context of digital transformation. The analysis reveals that the synergy of these technologies enables optimization of big data processing, enhances system adaptability, and ensures information security. Special attention is given to hybrid architectures that combine the advantages of centralized and decentralized approaches. Practical aspects are addressed, such as the use of the ENIGMA simulator for modeling scalable infrastructures and the EC-CC architecture for smart grids and IoT systems. The role of specialized frameworks in optimizing routing and improving infrastructure reliability is also highlighted. The integration of these technologies drives advancements in key industries, including energy, healthcare, and the Internet of Things, despite challenges related to data security.
Keywords: cloud computing, fog computing, edge computing, hybrid architectures, Internet of Things, digital transformation, big data, decentralized systems, computing integration, distributed computing, data security, resource optimization, data transfer speed