This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Conference on Next-Gen Computing and Communication Systems, ICNCS 2025, held in Jaipur, India, during April 18-19, 2025.The 8 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 134 submissions.They are organized into the following topical sections: Next-Gen Computing; Next-Gen Networking and Communication Systems; and Emerging Applications and Use Cases.

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the transformative role that edge devices play in advancing Internet of Things (IoT) applications. By providing real-time processing, reduced latency, increased efficiency, improved security, and scalability, edge devices are at the forefront of enabling IoT growth and success. As the adoption of AI on the edge continues to surge, the demand for real-time data processing is escalating, driving innovation in AI and fostering the development of...