The edge is exploding with useful data created by cameras and recording devices, sensors, online customer interactions, and more. Collecting the data is easy. But the companies that can truly harness and capitalize on that data will lead the way forward. IDC predicts that worldwide investments in hardware, software, and services for edge solutions will reach $208 billion in 2023, an increase of 13.1% over the prior year.1 The research firm expects this pace of growth to continue through 2026 when spending could reach nearly $317 billion.