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IEM model design depicts how an enterprise can better perform its transformation strategy at each of its facilities for better edge computing management. A model-based design approach aids in:
The following figure illustrates the IEM model design for optimized edge management across facilities and enterprises.
As earlier discussed, edge computing at an individual facility can differ from other facilities based on the maturity of its capabilities. Individual facility maturity sets some limitations to enterprise-wide strategy.
Based on these limitations, when the enterprise strategy includes improvement initiatives consisting of one or more use cases for a facility, the business sets a new foundation for near edge computing that is aligned with the greater enterprise strategy.
To enact these facility improvement initiatives, a model is designed to improve relevant capabilities, as shown in the Foundation for Edge Computing block of the preceding Edge capability model design figure. This improvement can happen by updating, modernizing, replacing, or transforming the capabilities. A model design ensures that the outcomes of improved capabilities conform with the enterprise strategy and can support economies of scale for other facilities.
Capabilities form the basis for enterprise strategy to deploy edge computing. They provide a foundation to understand IT and their dependencies while offering a compelling reason to implement improvements that are unavoidable when performing strategic initiatives.
To build an adequate foundation for IEM, IT teams and their facilitating consultants must address two aspects: edge capabilities and partnership awareness across the diverse facilities that make up an enterprise. The following content discusses model design in terms of its components.