fogcomputing
nounUK /fɒɡ kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
US /fɔːɡ kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
A way of using computers that are close to you to do work quickly.
Fog computing helps smart devices in a factory share information without waiting for a faraway data center.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A computing model that places processing between the cloud and end devices to reduce delay.
Fog computing sits between the cloud and sensors to cut response time.
3. The use of networked local nodes to handle data near where it is created.
The hospital uses fog computing to analyze patient monitors on site.
4. An extension of cloud services to the edge of the network for faster decisions.
Fog computing lets self-driving cars react without contacting a distant server.