edge computing

Running serverless/edge platforms can be unsustainable economically, where customer payments are significantly less than server costs, making the business model untenable for startups.

MongoDB faces challenges protecting data across distributed environments including cloud providers, edge devices, and on-premises systems. Implementing consistent encryption and security policies across AWS, Azure, and edge devices impacts performance and adds complexity.

Adopting serverless or edge computing platforms requires giving up significant control over infrastructure and deployment, creating trade-offs that developers must navigate.