Intel has introduced the new xeon D- 2100 processor, a system – on – chip processor designed for edge applications and other data centre or network applications that have limitations for space and power. This takes the power of processing from the heart of the data centre to the edge of the network and enables greater performance and hardware enhanced security to the network edge,with the growing number of workloads that demand more compute, analytics and data protection closer to the endpoint devices . The new processor will benefit many applications , ranging from 5G -connected cars ,  smart stadiums ,and retail and medical solutions,said the company.