IBM Edge Application Manager
Autonomously manage and scale workloads across tens of thousands of edge devices.
Overview
IBM Edge Application Manager is an enterprise solution that provides autonomous management for edge computing. It enables you to deploy, update, and manage containerized workloads to edge devices at massive scale. Built on the open-source Open Horizon project, it uses policy-based management to allow a single administrator to securely manage a large fleet of devices, ensuring the right applications are running in the right places.
✨ Key Features
- Autonomous, policy-based workload management
- Manages containerized applications (Docker)
- Scales to tens of thousands of edge devices
- Built on the open-source Open Horizon project
- Enables offline operation for edge nodes
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Autonomous management at massive scale
- Policy-driven automation reduces operational overhead
- Based on an open-source foundation (Open Horizon)
Unique Value: Enables enterprises to securely and autonomously manage applications on up to tens of thousands of edge devices with minimal human intervention.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Managing AI-powered visual inspection models across multiple factory locations
- Deploying and updating software on in-store servers for a large retail chain
- Orchestrating workloads in a telco edge environment
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small, single-device deployments
- Direct development of AI/ML models
🏆 Alternatives
Focuses on autonomous, policy-based management which is designed for larger, more complex deployments than typical device management solutions.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (IBM Cloud Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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