Computing Paradigms in Cloud Environments
Modern computing no longer depends on just centralized data centers. As data-generating devices such as mobile phones, sensors, and IoT systems multiply, it’s becoming essential to decide where data should be processed, whether in the cloud, closer to the device, or even within the network. This need has given rise to various computing paradigms, namely Cloud Computing, Edge Computing, Fog Computing, and Mobile Edge Computing (MEC). Each has its role, depending on the application needs like response time, bandwidth, scalability,…