While 5G and edge computing are each powerful technologies, when combined they offer so much more. 5G technology supports the high speed, low latency and device density that are essential for edge computing. With 5G connectivity, edge computing becomes easier to manage, deploy and use. 5G is a catalyst that amplifies edge computing. It makes the edge more mobile, enabling new use cases (e.g. self-driving vehicles, automated retail transactions, smart city projects and more). Together, 5G and edge keep computation and data storage closer to where data is generated, which means better data control, faster insights, continuous operations and increased security. The blend of 5G and edge results in lower operations costs and bandwidth consumption and increased network responsiveness.