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The edge is becoming more critical in a world of 5G and IoT. I’ve seen the evolution from 1x to 3G to 4G and now 5G over the many years I’ve worked in the mobile space, and 5G and IoT will drive the biggest changes we have seen on the edge in 10 or 20 years. Continue reading The Edge is Becoming More Critical in a World of 5G and IoT
The edge is becoming more critical in a world of 5G and IoT. I’ve seen the evolution from 1x to 3G to 4G and now 5G over the many years I’ve worked in the mobile space, and 5G and IoT will drive the biggest changes we have seen on the edge in 10 or 20 … Continue reading The Edge is Becoming More Critical in a World of 5G and IoT
With the use of technology in the healthcare industry, cyber crimes are increasing, threatening clients’ confidential information. Therefore, more and more healthcare organizations realize the imperativeness of managed IT support and services in their … Continue reading Why Do Healthcare Departments Need Managed IT Services?
Do the math. For the past decade, digital businesses have been investing in digital transformation initiatives. The promise is to increase top-line growth while maximizing customer lifetime value. As infrastructure improves, IT spending is shifting from the cloud to the edge. But while edge computing makes headlines, can you expect a meaningful return? Continue reading Can Edge Computing Exist Without the Edge? Part 3: The Economics of Edge Computing
By now, we hope you’ve read Monday’s and Tuesday’s blog posts announcing the release of our annual sustainability report, our sustainability program, and the technical innovation behind it. Continue reading Working Together with Our Customers to Build a Sustainable Future
Over the past 20 years, we’ve seen a lot of growth at Akamai. When I started at Akamai, we used to have traffic peaks of almost 200 Mbps. From that fledgling startup, Akamai has now grown to such a scale that we almost doubled network capacity in 2020 … Continue reading Maintaining an Energy-Efficient Edge Platform
Over the past 20 years, we’ve seen a lot of growth at Akamai. When I started at Akamai, we used to have traffic peaks of almost 200 Mbps. From that fledgling startup, Akamai has now grown to such a scale that we almost doubled network capacity in 2020 and were able to serve peaks of almost 200 Tbps. In short, just like the internet, Akamai has undergone quite the evolution. But as we’ve grown, so have our environmental impacts. In fact, the internet as a whole is responsible for more than 2% of global emissions, having the same impact as the airline industry. Our online streaming, learning, working, shopping, and playing habits have all started to add up. Continue reading Maintaining an Energy-Efficient Edge Platform
If I had a dollar for every time I heard "2020 was an unprecedented year", I could fund a clean energy project myself. And while we’re tired of hearing it, it’s true. Among the pandemic, U.S. presidential election, social justice movements, the… Continue reading Sustainability at Akamai: An Efficient Platform Powered by Energy Aggregation
If I had a dollar for every time I heard "2020 was an unprecedented year", I could fund a clean energy project myself. And while we’re tired of hearing it, it’s true. Among the pandemic, U.S. presidential election, social justice movements, the finalization of Brexit, and many other new and life-changing events, it can be hard to find the good, let alone celebrate it. Continue reading Sustainability at Akamai: An Efficient Platform Powered by Energy Aggregation
Applications networking company F5 announced today that it is acquiring Volterra, a multi-cloud management startup, for $500 million. That breaks down to $440 million in cash and $60 million in deferred and unvested incentive compensation. Volterra emerged in 2019 with a $50 million investment from multiple sources, including Khosla Ventures and Mayfield, along with strategic […] Continue reading F5 snags Volterra multi-cloud management startup for $500M