Category Archives: Akamai Edge

Here in the States, we often get our dry cleaning returned on hangers that say "We Love Our Customers." I once inadvertently brought one into the office (back in the day), and our team displayed it prominently on a shelf, because it’s true. Meeting with customers is the best part of my job here at Akamai. And while there is no substitute for meeting in person, speaking with customers online works well too. That is why I jumped at the opportunity to participate in the Edge Live Americas Virtual Summit to interview one of our customers. Continue reading We Love Our Customers!→

First off, no — the Internet is not going to break! That said, the news media is awash with stories and statistics about how the Internet is faring with the increase in traffic due to isolation protocols forcing daily functions… Continue reading Will Social Distancing Break the Internet?→

For decades, those of us who work on the infrastructure of the web have heard and talked a lot about "inflection points" — points at which we have seen notable increases in Internet usage driven by commerce, entertainment, financial services,… Continue reading Unexpected Inflection Point→

In September 2019, NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) published the first draft of its Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) for public feedback. A second draft was issued in February 2020 that incorporated industry feedback from the first cycle and… Continue reading What the NIST Zero Trust Architecture Means for Business Continuity→

The COVID-19 crisis has forced enterprises everywhere to find new ways of maintaining valued relationships with customers and partners. At Akamai, we are here to support you at every step during these uncertain times. With this in mind, we are… Continue reading Business Continuity at Edge Live, April 7-8→