Edge Computing
Processing data at or near the physical location where it is generated, rather than transmitting it to a centralized cloud data center.
BASALTSURGE kiosks are edge computing devices. They process transactions, run dynamic pricing algorithms, and execute loyalty logic locally, without waiting for a round-trip to a cloud server. This reduces latency from hundreds of milliseconds to single-digit milliseconds—critical for real-time customer interactions. Edge computing also provides resilience: if the internet connection drops, the kiosk continues operating autonomously using its locally cached models and data, syncing back to the cloud when connectivity is restored.
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A high-fidelity virtual replica of a physical asset, process, or system that is continuously updated with real-time data.
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