IBM Edge Application Manager
Autonomously manage and scale workloads from the edge to the core to any cloud.
Overview
IBM Edge Application Manager is a management solution that helps you deploy, update, and manage containerized workloads on edge devices at massive scale. It uses the open-source Open Horizon project to enable a single administrator to securely manage a large number of edge devices. It supports autonomous operation, allowing devices to continue functioning even when disconnected from the cloud.
✨ Key Features
- Autonomous management of 40,000+ edge devices per cluster
- Based on open-source Open Horizon
- Deploy containerized applications (Kubernetes or Docker)
- Policy-based management and deployment
- Enables offline operation for edge nodes
- Secure device onboarding
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Massive scalability with autonomous management
- Policy-driven automation for hands-off operation
- Based on open-source technology (Open Horizon)
Unique Value: Securely and autonomously manage tens of thousands of edge devices and their workloads from a single point of control.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Deploying AI models to cameras for quality inspection on a factory line
- Managing software on thousands of in-store servers from a central location
- Updating containerized applications on remote oil rigs
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Simple, small-scale edge deployments
- Serverless edge functions (e.g., CDN customization)
🏆 Alternatives
Focuses more on the autonomous management of containerized workloads at scale, whereas competitors like AWS/Azure IoT are more tightly integrated into their specific cloud IoT platforms.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies by IBM support plan tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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