Explore the concept of open and neutral edge computing architecture for heterogeneous devices in this informative conference talk. Delve into the challenges faced by customers and users in selecting appropriate technical stacks for IoT and edge computing, and discover how open source software and open standard APIs can provide a solution. Learn about a layered architecture approach, incorporating infrastructure, app frameworks, and software services, that leverages virtualization, Linux, containers, EdgeX Foundry, and marketplaces. Gain insights into VMware's Community Lab, natural memory, and the Internet of Things. Examine the big picture architecture, data representation, and various projects including GV, AV, Marketplace, and Supernova. Understand the importance of building extensible edge computing solutions that ensure reasonable TCO and avoid vendor lock-in for long-term production use.