Design Considerations for Software Distribution to Edge & IoT Applications
Blog post from JFrog
JFrog's Private Distribution Network (PDN) is designed to address the challenges of distributing software to edge and IoT devices, emphasizing secure, efficient, and reliable delivery. The PDN, part of the JFrog DevOps platform, supports hybrid environments and facilitates large-scale distribution of software artifacts across mixed infrastructures. It integrates features such as release integrity, download optimization, zero-trust security, and local caching to ensure smooth software distribution even in environments with connectivity limitations and high latency. JFrog Distribution differentiates itself from traditional content distribution networks (CDNs) by offering deeper integration with security processes, detailed deployment tracking, and capabilities tailored to the needs of edge computing. With JFrog's recent acquisition of Upswift, now JFrog Connect, the company's capabilities in managing and updating IoT devices are further enhanced, positioning JFrog to support comprehensive delivery from development to deployment across diverse edge nodes, from large manufacturing plants to embedded devices.