Edge Computing Acceleration Technologies: From 5G to 6G and Beyond

Edge computing has emerged as a critical enabler of next-generation wireless networks, bridging the gap between centralized cloud infrastructures and end-user devices. As the industry transitions from 5G to 6G, the demand for accelerated computing at the edge continues to rise. This book presents an in-depth analysis of edge computing technologies, covering hardware and software acceleration techniques, network slicing, and high-level synthesis, while also exploring the role of artificial intelligence in optimizing edge performance.