Advances in computing power, artificial intelligence, IoT, and machine learning are enabling organizations to speed the pace of growth and create innovative experiences in retail, healthcare, smart cities, and other vertical industries. This IDC InfoBrief examines the results of a global survey of business leaders in seven industries to understand what motivated them to move workloads to the edge, the benefits they have received as well as expect, and how four edge technology solutions are essential to success in achieving their business objectives.