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

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 years. Continue reading The Edge is Becoming More Critical in a World of 5G and IoT

Smartphones are not the problem with MFA security

We’ve recently seen big attacks play out on prominent technology companies despite their use of smartphone-based multi-factor authentication. These attacks are real, they do happen, and it appears that even the smartphone cannot protect us anymore.
The… Continue reading Smartphones are not the problem with MFA security

Smartphones are not the problem with MFA security

We’ve recently seen big attacks play out on prominent technology companies despite their use of smartphone-based multi-factor authentication. These attacks are real, they do happen, and it appears that even the smartphone cannot protect us anymore. Continue reading Smartphones are not the problem with MFA security

Understanding Emerging Video Formats

In my previous post, we discussed two new image formats: High-Efficiency Image File (HEIF) and AV1 Image File (AVIF). In this article, we’ll take a closer look at two emerging video formats built on the same foundations. Continue reading Understanding Emerging Video Formats

Understanding Emerging Video Formats

In my previous post, we discussed two new image formats: High-Efficiency Image File (HEIF) and AV1 Image File (AVIF). In this article, we’ll take a closer look at two emerging video formats built on the same foundations.
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Understanding New Image Formats

Akamai Image & Video Manager (IVM) already supports key modern image types, such as WebP, JPEG 2000, and JPEG XR, but the imaging industry is always evolving and raising the bar on the balance of compression and quality. In addition, creative and d… Continue reading Understanding New Image Formats

Understanding New Image Formats

Akamai Image & Video Manager (IVM) already supports key modern image types, such as WebP, JPEG 2000, and JPEG XR, but the imaging industry is always evolving and raising the bar on the balance of compression and quality. In addition, creative and development teams are regularly asking about new formats, and it’s important to understand the leading ones. In this article, we’ll examine two newer image formats that are gathering momentum: High-Efficiency Image File (HEIF) and AV1 Image File (AVIF). Continue reading Understanding New Image Formats

Alternatives to Animated GIFs

We have all been amused by animated GIFs on lots of websites — dancing babies, cute cats, flying birds, funny memes, and countless others. Despite their popularity, animated GIFs can be very heavy and can contribute significantly to page performance issues. Continue reading Alternatives to Animated GIFs

Going Beyond Advertising: Revenue Diversification in Publishing

The pandemic has had a profound short-term effect on publishers around the world — a jump in readership somewhat dampened by disappearing advertising revenue. In many media firms, the digital channel has become most important, accelerating the move to digital while also highlighting the fragility of the display advertising market. Continue reading Going Beyond Advertising: Revenue Diversification in Publishing