Predictive resource allocation in an edge computing network utilizing beacons

A system for allocating hardware resources in a network, the system comprising:

• a plurality of edge nodes having different physical locations;
• a beacon having a different physical location than the plurality of edge nodes;
• at least one processor;
• and
• memory, operatively connected to the at least one processor and storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform a set of operations comprising:
• collecting traffic data from the beacon over a period of time, wherein the traffic data includes at least a number of devices sending probe requests to the beacon, wherein the number of devices is a numerical count of unique devices;
• comparing the number of devices to a predetermined threshold for traffic data;
• and
• based on the comparison of the number of devices to the predetermined threshold for traffic data, generating a recommendation for installation of a new edge node in addition to the plurality of edge nodes.