In this issue:

• What is it? - While some say it is a location, others say applications will define it - but all agree it will be everywhere
• The shape of it - How putting processors close to end users will create new data hierarchies
• The telco factor - Are cell towers the prime data center locations of tomorrow, or a vendor's pipe dream?
• The one percent - Dean Bubley says the mobile network edge is important, but overhyped