Tudor Iordache - 16 Apr 2026
Edge computing vs. cloud computing: how to choose your architecture
The edge vs. cloud decision is a workload classification problem, not a technology preference. Five factors determine placement: latency tolerance, data volume, compliance requirements, resilience needs and infrastructure cost. Misallocation in either direction carries measurable consequences, defaulting to cloud accumulates latency debt and egress costs at scale, while premature edge investment introduces operational complexity before the business case is established. Organisational readiness is an independent variable that shapes when edge adoption is viable, separate from whether it is technically warranted.
