Edge Computing.
Edge Computing moves data processing from the central server to the 'edge' of the network — closer to the user. In web terms, this means: your website logic runs on servers distributed worldwide, for minimal latency and maximum performance.
Edge Computing — Explained in Detail
Edge Computing describes an architectural principle where data processing does not take place on a central server but is distributed across many servers worldwide — as close to the end user as possible (at the 'edge' of the network). While a classic CDN only distributes static files (images, CSS, JS), edge servers can also execute dynamic logic: personalization, A/B tests, geolocation-based content, or API requests.
Platforms like Cloudflare Workers, Vercel Edge Functions, Deno Deploy, and AWS CloudFront Functions make it possible to run server-side code on edge servers in over 200 locations worldwide. For a Swiss user, the request is processed on a server in Zurich or Frankfurt — instead of on a single server in the US. This reduces latency from 200–300ms to under 20ms.
For Swiss websites, Edge Computing is particularly relevant for: personalized content (different prices for CH/DE/AT), geo-based content delivery (German/French based on location), A/B testing without client-side flicker, and performance-critical applications. DLM Digital uses Edge Computing for client websites to achieve loading times under 1 second — regardless of the visitor's location.
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Premium WebsitesFrequently Asked Questions About Edge Computing
A CDN (Content Delivery Network) delivers static files (images, CSS, JS) from distributed servers. Edge Computing goes further: it executes server-side code directly on these distributed servers — e.g., database queries, personalization, or API calls. CDN = distributed delivery. Edge Computing = distributed processing. Both operate on the same server networks.
Yes, noticeably. By processing close to the user, latency (wait time) is drastically reduced. An example: an API request from Zurich to a US server takes 150–200ms. To the nearest edge server (Zurich/Frankfurt) only 5–15ms. With multiple requests per page load, this difference quickly adds up to 0.5–1 second faster loading time.
The most important platforms in 2026: Cloudflare Workers (largest edge network, 300+ locations), Vercel Edge Functions (optimal for Next.js), Deno Deploy (based on Deno runtime), AWS CloudFront Functions, and Netlify Edge Functions. For most Swiss SME websites, we recommend Cloudflare or Vercel — both offer free starter plans.
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