Edge Computing Without a Connectivity Strategy Is Just Expensive Hardware: A Candid Assessment for IT Leaders
Edge computing has accumulated considerable momentum in enterprise IT circles, but many US organizations are discovering that ambitious architectural plans collide painfully with the realities of distributed network complexity. The connectivity layer—often treated as an afterthought—is consistently where edge deployments falter. This analysis examines the most consequential mistakes IT leaders make when building out edge strategies and offers a more grounded framework for evaluating whether edge