Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming every aspect of modern life and enterprise. Its versatility is cementing AI’s role across countless industries, but this surge in adoption is straining traditional cloud and data center infrastructure due to soaring demand for high-performance, low-latency compute.

To meet growing needs for real-time data analysis and seamless connectivity, Edge computing has emerged as a critical enabler. It allows AI models – especially those requiring ultra-low latency and massive data processing – to operate at speed and scale.

By combining Edge infrastructure with AI (Edge AI), businesses can make real-time decisions with greater efficiency, security, and bandwidth optimization. This convergence is reshaping both current operations and the digital future.

In this survey report, we examine the key drivers for AI Edge deployments, the challenges, implementation, as well as the general sentiment surrounding the proliferation of AI at the Edge.