Iranian Journal of Information Processing and Management

Iranian Journal of Information Processing and Management

The Role of Edge Computing in Enhancing IoT Performance in 2025

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Lara Mwafaq 1
Nada Abdulkareem Hameed 2
Choyubekova Aizhamal Myizambekovna 3
Qusay Mohammed Jafar 4
Waleed Nassar 5
1 Al-Turath University, Baghdad 10013, Iraq
2 Al-Mansour University College, Baghdad 10067, Iraq
3 Osh State University, Osh City 723500, Kyrgyzstan
4 Al-Rafidain University College Baghdad 10064, Iraq
5 Madenat Alelem University College, Baghdad 10006, Iraq
10.22034/jipm.2025.728173
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Background: The growth of the number of connected devices and the extent of Internet of Things (IoT) integration has led to new and emerging needs such as the management of big data, real-time reaction, efficient bandwidth utilization, and security considerations. Due to the intrinsic latency, network load and argue of scalability, standard cloud computing models do not suffice these requirements. In response to this, edge computing the function of analyzing data closer to its source hence leading to performance gains.
Objective: This article explores the impact of incorporating edge computing in the optimization of IoT systems specifically in aspects like latency minimization, bandwidth utilization, security, processing capability, flexibility in expansion, and data reliability.
Methods: A combined computational model was used to mimic edge and cloud platforms. Performance metrics were evaluated under three primary IoT scenarios: traffic management of smart cities, industrial applications, and health care management applications. Regression models and confidence intervals also provided general support to the findings.
Results: The findings showed edge computing to be a more effective substitute for cloud-based systems; proving that latency can be reduced by 82%, and data bandwidth by 65-68%. Perennial threats including interception of data were cut by 50-66% while processing was done at 73% higher efficiency. Other criteria such as scalability and data consistency also pointed out the application of edge computing for resilience in more extensive IoT environment.
Conclusion: Essentially, edge computing helps overcome limitations of cloud-based IoT systems, and is therefore imperative to real-time, secure, and scalable IoT. Future work should consider the integration of hybrid edge-cloud models, self-healing schemes, and more robust rigorous security solutions in order to fine-tune its applicability.
Keywords
KEYWORDS: Edge Computing
Internet of Things (IoT)
Latency Reduction
Bandwidth Optimization
Real-Time Data Processing
Cloud Computing
Scalability
Network Congestion
IoT Performance
2025 Technology Trends
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