Q. Which of the following is / are correct statements about the term "Edge Computing" that was recently making news?
  1. It aims to deliver content closer to the source of the request
  2. Well planned edge computing results in lower latency and reduces data transmission costs
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes: Edge computing is a distributed computing paradigm that brings computing and data storage closer to end users, utilizing a content delivery network (CDN) of data centers and proxy servers for faster data access. Cloud computing delivers various services, including software and data storage, over the internet. Note that edge computing is a topology, not a technology. Explore "fog computing" to understand its relationship with cloud and edge computing.
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