This POSTnote describes edge computing, the use of computing resources in close proximity to the place where data are processed within a network, and some of the opportunities and challenges associated with its use. It supplements POSTnote 629.
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Encouraging industrial R & D (304 KB, PDF)
There is a wide consensus that research and development (R&D) contribute to innovation and economic competitiveness, and some countries use the tax system to encourage industry to increase the amount of R&D it supports. In the UK, there is continued debate how far such measures are effective in increasing industrial R&D, and creating more wealth.
This POSTnote summarises the current debate and recent academic findings on the efficacy of fiscal measures to encourage industrial R&D.
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Encouraging industrial R & D (304 KB, PDF)
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Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing services on-demand over the internet. This POSTnote describes the different types of cloud computing before outlining issues relating to security, regulation, energy use and barriers to the adoption of this technology.
