From Cloud to Edge - what to consider?

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Hello,   I am currently running a small internal application on Mendix Cloud, Basic (1GB RAM). The app serves 5 users and acts as a dashboard for processing relatively large data chunks. We are hitting the limits of the 1GB RAM, but upgrading to a Standard Cloud package is currently not an option due to the significant price jump (approx. 20x the cost).   I recently discovered the Mendix on Edge Device License (4GB RAM for ~$600/year). This seems like a perfect fit for our needs, but I have a few questions before committing:   Are there specific widgets or Marketplace modules that work in Mendix Cloud but are unsupported on "Mendix on Edge" (e.g. the Mail module)?   Beside the $600 license for the app, are there other hidden and additional fees, specifically in terms of licensing?   Thank you!
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Hi Bertran, 

Mendix Cloud and Mendix on Edge licenses are designed for different deployment scenarios which target completely different use cases. As the name suggests, "Mendix on Edge" is specifically geared towards industrial environments where apps need to run very close to machines, often with specific infrastructure requirements. More details here.

 

However, let me answer your questions for Mendix on Edge:

1. No, there are no differences in the widgets between the deployment scenarios. However, the user needs to make sure that the requirements to run a specific widget are given (e.g. persistent internet connection might be difficult in industry)

2. The application needs to be deployed on an Industrial Edge Device, which requires the underlying Industrial Edge infrastructure. This means you need to factor in costs associated with hardware / software for the device, as well as platform fees. More details here.

 

Hope that helps at the moment.

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Hello Bertran

 

Could you try to contact Mendix support over this issue?

 

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