Core and edge networks work together as a unified, distributed system where each layer handles a different part of the data path. The edge processes and responds to information close to where it’s generated, reducing latency and improving real‑time performance, while the core provides the high‑capacity, centralized infrastructure needed for large‑scale compute, storage, and inter‑site connectivity. Data flows between the two layers in a continuous loop: the edge handles immediate, local tasks and sends only essential or aggregated information upstream, while the core distributes applications, policies, and global services back out to edge locations. Together, they create a network architecture that is both fast at the edge and powerful at the core, supporting modern workloads across distributed environments.