Edge computing solutions, as demonstrated in XPS's implementation of Emerson's Plantweb Optics Analytics, transform massive, complex datasets into focused, actionable insights. By processing data closer to its source at the operational edge, these advanced systems filter out noise and deliver only the most relevant information. The XPS case study perfectly illustrates this concept - when facing sporadic pumping problems, their edge analytics platform rapidly identified the true root cause by analyzing multiple variables simultaneously, avoiding time and resources spent on addressing mere symptoms.