A Systematic Mapping Study of Cloud, Fog, and Edge/Mobile Devices Management, Hierarchy Models and Business Models

Cloud computing is an exceptional paradigm, which is facilitating the developments andutilization of resources over the internet. Fog computing operates at the edge of the networksaving bandwidth, by not sending all information to the cloud, while edge computing doesprocessing of data at the edge of the cloud. Edge computing reduces the distance data musttravel on the network. The unique relationship between cloud, fog and edge computingmakes research in these areas mandatory. Deciding on a specific area of research asregards these subjects could be a bulky procedure for a scientist. Therefore, reviews andpaper studies for recognizing potential research gaps are required. A systematic mappingstudy is utilized in giving a summary of the conducted research in a particular study area.The objective of this paper is to conduct systematic mapping studies on cloud, fog,edge/mobile devices management, hierarchy models and business models. The resultsshowed that publications that discussed process in relations to the field of study is 14.04%out of the 114 papers included. Also method contributed 24.56%, model had 42.98% andtool contributed 18.42%. Furthermore, evaluation research in terms of the field of studywas 27.5% out of 120 papers included. Also, validation was discussed in 17.5% of thepapers, solution was 32.5%, philosophical was 5.83%, experience was 15.83% and opinionwas 0.83%. The clearly highlighted gaps ought to inspire more enthusiasm for additionalresearch by both researchers and industry practitioners.