Survey and Research Issues on Fog Computing

Abstract

The proliferation of internet-connected devices has led to the accumulation of vast volumes of data, known as “big data.” While cloud computing has been effective in managing and processing this data, it falls short in meeting the demands of real-time, low-latency applications and network constraints. To address these limitations, a new computing paradigm called “fog computing” has emerged. Fog computing aims to enhance speed, adaptability, throughput, cryptography, and confidentiality by bringing computation, connection, and memory closer to edge devices and end-users. This chapter provides an overview of the network infrastructure, key technologies, applications, challenges, and unresolved issues associated with fog computing.