This document provides an overview of open source edge computing platforms, detailing key requirements such as maximizing edge computing, security, scalability, and data management. It discusses various open source projects like Akraino, StarlingX, and KubeEdge, emphasizing their contributions to edge cloud infrastructure and their roles in supporting IoT applications. Additionally, it highlights market trends and projections in the edge computing space, noting significant growth opportunities and the shift towards decentralized computing models.