--- title: SixSq | The Blog description: The latest thoughts from the cloud and edge experts --- [![sixsq.png](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sixsq-an-ekinops-company-red-on-transparent-1024px.png?width=1024&height=512&name=sixsq-an-ekinops-company-red-on-transparent-1024px.png "sixsq.png")](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/) - [NUVLA.IO](https://sixsq.com/products-and-services/nuvla-io/overview) - SOFTWARE - [**NUVLABOX:** SOFTWARE THAT TURNS YOUR HARDWARE INTO A SMART EDGE DEVICE](https://sixsq.com/products-and-services/nuvlabox/overview) - [**NUVLA:** THE OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE BEHIND NUVLA.IO](https://sixsq.com/products-and-services/nuvla/overview) - CASESTUDIES - [**CITY:** EDGE, CLOUD AND IOT SOLUTIONS FOR SMART CITIES](https://sixsq.com/casestudies/city/overview) - [**OUTPOST:** RAPID INFRASTRUCTURE FOR REMOTE AREAS](https://sixsq.com/casestudies/outpost/overview) - [**RETAIL:** IN-STORE (REAL-TIME) ANALYTICS](https://sixsq.com/casestudies/retail/overview) - [**SCIENCE:** BIG DATA AT THE EDGE AND IN THE CLOUD FOR SCIENCE](https://sixsq.com/casestudies/science/overview) - MEDIA - [OVERVIEW](https://sixsq.com/media/overview) - [NEWS](https://sixsq.com/media/news) - [VIDEOS](https://sixsq.com/media/videos) - [BLOG](https://media.sixsq.com/blog) - ABOUT - [ABOUT US](https://sixsq.com/about/about-us) - [CONTACT](https://sixsq.com/about/contact) - [CUSTOMERS](https://sixsq.com/about/customers) - [PARTNERS](https://sixsq.com/about/partners) - [R&D](https://sixsq.com/about/r-and-d) - [JOBS](https://sixsq.com/about/jobs) - [TERMS](https://sixsq.com/about/terms) - [SIGN-IN](https://nuvla.io/ui/sign-in) - [SIGN-UP](https://nuvla.io/ui/sign-up) # Blog ### Subscribe to Email Updates Subscribe 24 May 2022 ## [Privacy intrusion: Hold all the cards with edge computing](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/privacy-intrusion-hold-all-the-cards-with-edge-computing) By [Marc-Elian Bégin](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/author/marc-elian-bégin) In poker rooms around the world, players keep their cards close. It’s the only way to avoid prying eyes. There’s an important lesson here for organisations collecting data, video and audio — these inputs are your cards and absolutely no one else should see them. [Read More](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/privacy-intrusion-hold-all-the-cards-with-edge-computing) 17 May 2022 ## [What makes a smart city even smarter? Shared edge infrastructure](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/what-makes-a-smart-city-even-smarter) By [Marc-Elian Bégin](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/author/marc-elian-bégin) Create a future-proof solution for your smart city by implementing a shared infrastructure [Read More](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/what-makes-a-smart-city-even-smarter) 21 February 2022 ## [4 ways to know if you need edge computing](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/4-ways-to-know-if-you-need-edge-computing) By [Marc-Elian Bégin](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/author/marc-elian-bégin) Would your company benefit from an edge computing solution? 4 quick questions to consider. [Read More](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/4-ways-to-know-if-you-need-edge-computing) 14 February 2022 ## [Before lift-off: The parts required for excellent edge computing](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/parts-required-for-excellent-edge-computing) By [Marc-Elian Bégin](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/author/marc-elian-bégin) Embarking on an edge computing journey? It's helpful to know what's running under the hood. [Read More](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/parts-required-for-excellent-edge-computing) 7 February 2022 ## [Taking off with edge computing? Don’t clip your own wings](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/taking-off-with-edge-computing) By [Marc-Elian Bégin](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/author/marc-elian-bégin) Considering an edge solution? Read on for tips and potential pitfalls. [Read More](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/taking-off-with-edge-computing) 28 January 2022 ## [Why fly blind? Free your business-critical data from the cloud today](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/free-your-business-critical-data-from-the-cloud) By [Marc-Elian Bégin](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/author/marc-elian-bégin) There may be trouble ahead for companies unable to plan and operate in near-real-time. Edge computing provides the solution. [Read More](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/free-your-business-critical-data-from-the-cloud) 10 January 2022 ## [Life at the Edge is Better with Friends](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/life-at-the-edge-is-better-with-friends) By [Cristóvão Cordeiro](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/author/cristóvão-cordeiro) In the midst of social distancing, it is with great excitement that SixSq is introducing the most social NuvlaBox Engine ever, the v2.0! [Read More](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/life-at-the-edge-is-better-with-friends) 30 November 2021 ## [Bringing DevOps to the edge using Nuvla.io for Continuous Deployment](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/improving-devops-with-continuous-deployment) By [Cristóvão Cordeiro](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/author/cristóvão-cordeiro) Implementing a successful edge computing strategy requires close cooperation between software developers and IT operations. Adopting DevOps principles is therefore the natural way to go. In this blog, we explore how the Nuvla.io application management platform enables you to extend your DevOps workflow to the edge. [Read More](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/improving-devops-with-continuous-deployment) 1 September 2021 ## [Forensic analysis at the edge with the BlackBox App](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/forensic-analysis-at-the-edge-with-blackbox-app) By [Marc-Elian Bégin](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/author/marc-elian-bégin) Edge computing systems work in a semi-autonomous way, which is great for providing fast responses, no privacy intrusion and reduced costs from network and cloud storage. But when an incident occurs, you want to archive to the cloud as much data as possible to give you insights into what led to this incident: enter the Blackbox app. [Read More](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/forensic-analysis-at-the-edge-with-blackbox-app) 30 March 2021 ## [Scale test your edge with our 10k virtual testbed](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/scale-test-your-edge-with-our-10k-virtual-testbed) By [Marc-Elian Bégin](https://hubspot.sixsq.com/blog/author/marc-elian-bégin) To ensure your edge computing system scales smoothly, scale and stress testing is a good idea. SixSq will soon release a virtual edge testbed dedicated to scale testing, integrated in the Nuvla.io edge management platform and marketplace. 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