edgeXZ

edgeXZ is a modular edge computing platform designed to deploy and manage workloads at the network edge. It provides an abstraction layer that lets operators run containerized applications on distributed edge nodes with heterogeneous hardware, from small gateways to rugged servers. The platform emphasizes low latency, offline capability, and secure data handling at the edge, with an emphasis on consistent management across diverse environments.

Core components include the edgeXZ agent installed on each node, a central controller for orchestration, and a registry service for application images and policies. A distributed scheduler assigns workloads to suitable nodes based on resource availability, locality, and policy constraints. The data plane supports lightweight messaging between nodes and with cloud services, using encrypted channels. The platform supports multiple runtimes, including OCI-compatible containers, and can operate in both connected and disconnected modes.

Key features include multi-cluster management, multi-tenancy with role-based access control, offline-first synchronization, secure boot and verified updates, and observability through metrics, tracing, and logs. It supports seamless updates, policy-driven edge governance, and integration with standard devops tools for CI/CD pipelines.

Typical use cases involve real-time analytics at the edge for industrial automation, video and content processing for content delivery networks, smart city infrastructure, and remote sensor networks. Governance is provided by an open-source community, with documented licensing and contribution guidelines.