Data Collection Unit (DCU) / Gateway
IoT edge gateway - a pivotal IoT component that acts as a bridge between edge devices and the central cloud infrastructure. It processes and filters data locally, reducing latency and optimizing bandwidth usage. Equipped with computation capabilities, it can run edge-specific applications. Edge gateways ensure connectivity in unstable networks by buffering and forwarding data. They play a crucial role in enhancing data processing efficiency, privacy, and overall IoT system performance.
