The software-defined edge is the distributed digital infrastructure running workloads across dispersed locations, close to where organizations produce data according to @VMware (now a division of @Broadcom.) This highlights the core concept of edge computing: bringing computation and data storage closer to the source of data generation rather than relying solely on centralized data centers or the cloud. Edge computing is not just about location, but also about managing the infrastructure, applications, security, and networking services needed to run these dispersed sites. This approach is increasingly relevant as businesses seek to leverage the vast amounts of data generated at the edge, whether in manufacturing, retail, energy, logistics, or other industries.

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