On Using the Intelligent Edge for IoT Analytics

Abstract

This article presents a flexible architecture for Internet of Things (IoT) data analytics using the concept of fog computing. The authors identify different actors and their roles in order to design adaptive IoT data analytics solutions. The presented approach can be used to effectively design robust IoT applications that require a tradeoff between cloud- and edge-based computing depending on dynamic application requirements. The potential use cases of this technology can be found in scenarios such as smart cities, security surveillance, and smart manufacturing, where the quality of user experience is important.