ZEDEDA Introduces New Certification to Support Growing Use of Edge Computing

• ZEDEDA Certified Edge Computing Associate (ZCEA) is a free, vendor-agnostic certification providing fundamental knowledge of the benefits and solutions of edge computing
• ZCEA is the latest addition to the ZEDEDA Certification Program and part of ZEDEDA Edge Academy, the industry’s first online educational hub
• Edge computing is expected to be a cornerstone of ongoing digital transformation projects within all types of organizations

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZEDEDA, the leader in edge infrastructure orchestration, today announced a new certification to support companies as they expand their use of edge computing.

The ZEDEDA Certified Edge Computing Associate (ZCEA) certification is available to anyone interested in learning more about the fundamentals of the edge computing industry. The course is free and vendor-agnostic, and the certificate can be shared on resumes, online profiles and job boards.

Edge computing deployments are finding their way into an increasing number of businesses. A Gartner report says that the amount of enterprise-generated data created and processed outside a traditional centralized data center or cloud is expected to grow from about 10% currently to 75% in 2025.

“As a leader in the industry, ZEDEDA is well-positioned to educate people in the value, challenges, and key industries poised to benefit,” said Kevin Freitas, senior director, learning and edge academy. “We’re excited to launch this new certification to share edge computing essential knowledge as this aligns perfectly with our commitment to being leaders in the Edge Management and Orchestration market.”

ZCEA is the latest addition to ZEDEDA’s certification program, which also includes the company’s flagship ZEDEDA Certified Edge Orchestration Professional (ZCEP) certification for administrators to demonstrate their competency in the complete ZEDEDA solution.

Details about ZCEA, including exam blueprints, prep materials and instructions on how to get certified, are available at ZEDEDA Edge Academy. Those interested in getting certified can enroll and register for an exam date and time.

About ZEDEDA

ZEDEDA makes edge computing effortless, open, and intrinsically secure — extending the cloud experience to the edge. ZEDEDA reduces the cost of managing and orchestrating distributed edge infrastructure and applications while increasing visibility, security and control. ZEDEDA delivers a distributed, cloud-native edge management and orchestration solution, simplifying the security and remote management of edge infrastructure and applications at scale.

ZEDEDA ensures extensibility and flexibility by utilizing an open partner ecosystem with a robust app marketplace and leveraging an open architecture from the Linux Foundation. ZEDEDA delivers instant time to value, has thousands of nodes under management and is backed by world-class investors with teams in the United States, Germany and India. For more information, visit www.ZEDEDA.com.