A Framework for Democratized Edge Computing and Intelligence

边缘计算是一种分布式、开放的IT架构，具有分散的处理能力，支持移动计算和物联网(IoT)技术。在边缘计算中，数据由设备本身或本地计算机或服务器处理，而不是传输到数据中心。边缘计算已被证明对用户服务质量有重要影响，预计最早将在2022年成为所有数字业务的必要组成部分。提出的研究将通过利用现有基础设施中未使用的异构计算资源和可回收的资源来创建分布式边缘计算集群，从而使边缘计算大众化。通过我们的行业合作伙伴Kings Distributed Systems，我们将让所有人都可以访问边缘计算，而不是局限于云服务提供商和网络运营商的控制。这将减少该领域现有的垄断力量，并为加拿大企业甚至地方政府打开一个全新的市场，这些企业甚至地方政府将能够自己充当边缘提供商。这一新市场将反过来容纳许多物联网应用，使智能家居、建筑、交通和城市应用变得可行，并扩大加拿大在IT和智能服务领域的影响力。此外，HQP培训是该计划的一个关键重点，一个由21名有才华的HQP组成的多元化小组将继续帮助进一步推动加拿大的边缘计算技术。

Edge computing is a distributed, open IT architecture that features decentralized processing power, enabling mobile computing and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. In edge computing, data is processed by the device itself or by a local computer or server, rather than being transmitted to a data centre. Edge computing has been proven to have a significant impact on user quality of service, and it is anticipated to be an necessary component of all digital business by as early as 2022.The proposed research will democratize edge computing by exploiting unused heterogeneous computing resources and recycled resources of existing infrastructures to create distributed edge computing clusters. With our industry partner Kings Distributed Systems, we will make edge computing accessible to all rather than restricted to the control of cloud service providers and network operators. This will reduce existing monopoly power in this area and open an entirely new market for Canadian businesses and even local governments, who will be able to act as edge providers themselves. This new market will in turn accommodate many Internet of Things applications, making feasible smart home, building, transportation and city applications and magnifying Canada's impact in the IT and smart services sectors. In addition, HQP training is a key focus of the program, and a diverse group of 21 talented HQP will go on to help further advance Canada's edge computing technologies.