The global edge computing market is projected to grow from USD 111.34 billion in 2026 to USD 317.39 billion by 2031, at a 23.3% CAGR. Growth is driven by IoT adoption, demand for low-latency applications, 5G expansion, regulatory requirements, and AI and machine learning integration. Real-time analytics will be the fastest-growing application, while regional/cloud edge will hold the largest deployment share. North America will lead the market, with Asia Pacific growing fastest. Key vendors inclu