What is a key fact that is preventing companies from moving their workloads to the edge?

Question

Options

• AIT is concerned about the security implications of moving workloads to the edge
• BAn increasing number of IoT devices are connected to the network and require cloud connections
• CIT leaders don't understand the value of moving workloads to the edge
• DNot enough data being generated at the edge and moving data from the data center is expensive

• A
  8% (2)
• B
  4% (1)
• C
  15% (4)
• D
  73% (19)

Explanation

Option D is correct because the economics of edge computing create a paradox: the whole point of edge is to process data closer to where it's generated, but if insufficient data is being generated at the edge, there's no compelling reason to move workloads there - and pulling data from the data center to the edge is costly and defeats the purpose.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A is plausible but secondary - security concerns exist but haven't been identified as the key blocking factor compared to the data economics problem.
• B describes a trend that actually supports edge adoption (more IoT = more edge data), making it the opposite of a barrier.
• C is contradicted by reality - IT leaders are broadly aware of edge value and are actively evaluating it; lack of understanding is not the primary obstacle.

Memory tip: Think of it as the "chicken and egg" problem - edge computing needs local data to justify itself, but without enough data already at the edge, the ROI isn't there and moving data from the center is expensive. No data at the edge = no reason to move the workload.

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