Edge Field Day: Edge Management and Orchestration with ZEDEDA

ZEDEDA provides an edge orchestration solution that allows customers to manage their edge computing infrastructure with ease. The company was founded in 2016 with the vision of addressing the growing need for edge computing and the challenges of managing data at the edge. ZEDEDA’s platform enables customers to deploy and manage applications on any hardware at scale, while connecting to any cloud or on-premises systems. The company’s solution is particularly useful in industries such as oil and gas, agriculture, and manufacturing, where edge computing is critical for real-time data analysis, AI workloads, and secure software delivery. ZEDEDA’s open-source operating system, EVE (Edge Virtualization Engine), plays a central role in this, providing a lightweight, secure, and flexible platform for running various workloads, including virtual machines and containerized applications.

ZEDEDA’s platform is designed to address the unique challenges of edge environments, such as limited network connectivity, security risks, and the need for remote management. For example, in the oil and gas industry, ZEDEDA’s solution is used to deploy AI-powered analytics at well sites to optimize oil extraction and monitor methane burnoff using computer vision. The platform also supports a wide range of hardware, from small devices like Raspberry Pi to large Intel servers with GPUs, making it adaptable to different use cases. ZEDEDA’s customers include large enterprises like Chevron and Emerson, who not only use the platform but have also invested in the company, demonstrating the strategic importance of ZEDEDA’s technology in their operations.

The platform’s architecture is built around a cloud-based controller that manages edge devices through a secure API, ensuring that all configurations and updates are centrally managed. This eliminates the need for local access to edge devices, enhancing security and reducing the risk of tampering. ZEDEDA also emphasizes the importance of zero-touch updates and measured boot processes to ensure that devices remain secure and operational without requiring physical intervention. The platform supports a wide range of applications, from legacy systems to modern Kubernetes clusters, making it a versatile solution for edge computing across various industries.

Presented by Michael Maxey, VP Technical Business Development, ZEDEDA

Recorded live on September 19, 2024 in Santa Clara, California as part of Edge Field Day 3. Visit ZEDEDA.com/EdgeFieldDay for more information.