# Architecture & data

This section explains what runs where, and what data moves between components.

Use it to review boundaries across OT, edge, site, and optional cloud.

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### Summary

Inspection executes at the edge and produces structured outcomes.

Events and evidence are stored locally first for continuity.

Optional site and cloud layers add visibility, not gating.

### Next steps

* [System overview](/doc/intelfactor-ai/architecture-and-data/system-overview.md)
* [Edge pipeline](/doc/intelfactor-ai/architecture-and-data/edge-pipeline.md)
* [Interfaces](/doc/intelfactor-ai/architecture-and-data/interfaces.md)
* [Data flow](/doc/intelfactor-ai/architecture-and-data/data-flow.md)
* [Evidence packaging](/doc/intelfactor-ai/architecture-and-data/evidence-packaging.md)
* [Evidence & retention policy](/doc/intelfactor-ai/architecture-and-data/evidence-and-retention-policy.md)
* [Deployment overview](/doc/intelfactor-ai/architecture-and-data/deployment-overview.md)


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