Operating edge devices across multiple environments requires finding a consistent approach for managing interfaces, processes, and protocols. iStock The concept behind edge computing is simple: bringing compute resources and analytics capabilities closer to where data is created. Edge can help organizations create smart vehicles, for example, as well as smart factories, smart homes, and smart cities. But there’s little consistency across those environments—each has unique characteristics that need to be harnessed. For businesses that plan to operate edge devices across multiple environments, the challenge is finding a consistent layer to manage the inherent inconsistencies in interfaces, processes, and management protocols.