Anu Mercian and Diman Zad Tootaghaj, senior research scientist and research scientist at Hewlett Packard Labs discuss various aspects of deploying and using accelerators at Edge. They analyze a number of quantifiable indicators such as performance, scale, power, privacy and security, as well as qualitative, such as ease of development and flexibility. They explain major technical and regulatory challenges. They conclude with the topic of life-work balance, how they wind down from technology, and the importance of family