Name: Observability for Business Leaders: From Cost Center to Competitive Advantage
Start: 2025-04-30T13:00:00Z
End: 2025-04-30T13:00:25.000Z
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Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences — helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. Akamai Connected Cloud, a massively distributed edge and cloud platform, puts apps and experiences closer to users and keeps threats farther away. Learn more about Akamai’s cloud computing, security, and content delivery solutions.

DDoS attacks are more disruptive and sophisticated than ever. But what does it take to defend against them at scale?

In this special half-hour episode of The SIG Download, host Tricia Howard is joined by Elliott Peterson (U.S. Department of Defense) and Chad Seaman (Akamai SIRT) for an inside look at the evolving DDoS threat landscape.

What you’ll learn:
- Inside the DDoS battlefield: Firsthand accounts from defenders
- Hacktivism & threat actors: How attacks are evolving
- Defense strategies: Expert tactics to prevent and mitigate attacks

Speakers:
- Elliott Peterson, Computer Task Force, Department of Defense
- Chad Seaman, Principal Security Researcher & Team Lead, Akamai SIRT
- Tricia Howard, Security Intelligence Group, Akamai

Don’t miss this exclusive discussion with two of the top minds in cybersecurity. Register now!

SIG Download: Episode 18 - Fighting DDoS on the Front Lines

Navigating the complex landscape of cloud solutions is a critical decision with far-reaching implications for your business. Understanding the strengths and trade-offs of hybrid, public, and private clouds is essential to building a strategy that aligns with your organisation’s needs.  

Join us for this insightful EcoCast, where top experts from leading cloud providers will explore the advantages and key considerations of each cloud model. Discover practical tools, tips, and best practices to help you craft the ideal cloud strategy for your infrastructure.  

Key Takeaways:  
- Hybrid, Public & Private Clouds – Understand the unique benefits and challenges of each cloud model.  
- Strategic Cloud Decision-Making – Learn how to align cloud solutions with your business objectives.  
- Optimising Performance & Cost – Explore ways to balance scalability, efficiency, and budget considerations.  
- Security & Compliance – Ensure your cloud strategy meets regulatory and security requirements.  
- Expert Insights & Best Practices – Gain actionable guidance from industry leaders to refine your cloud approach.  

Don't miss this opportunity to gain the knowledge and strategies needed to make informed cloud decisions for your business!

Hybrid/Public/Private Clouds: Which Cloud is Right for Your Infrastructure?

Discover how cloud technology is reshaping industries, driving innovation, boosting efficiency, and enhancing competitiveness. In this insightful EcoCast, industry experts reveal how businesses can strategically adopt the cloud to streamline operations and stay ahead of the curve.

Key Takeaways:
- Cloud as a Competitive Advantage – See how organisations are leveraging the cloud to scale, innovate, and optimise operations.
- Seamless Cloud Migration – Learn best practices for smooth migration and hybrid cloud management.
- Maximising ROI – Explore strategies to optimise cloud investments while managing costs effectively.
- Security & Compliance in the Cloud – Ensure robust security and regulatory compliance in a cloud-first environment.
- Future-Proofing Your Business – Understand how cloud technology enables long-term agility and growth.

Watch now to gain expert insights and unlock the full potential of the cloud!

The Cloud-Powered Enterprise: Creating Business Value

In this episode Tricia is joined by special guest Maor Dahan to talk about cryptomining malware and attacker tactics, and strategies to detect and combat cryptominers.

SIG Download: Episode 17 - Spring-Cleaning for Cybersecurity: Eliminating Hidden Risks

Explore the key findings from Akamai’s 2024 API Impact Report, which examines critical trends in API usage and security across Germany, the UK, and the USA. As APIs increasingly dominate web traffic, they have become prime targets for cyber threats such as credential stuffing, bot-driven attacks, and data exfiltration.

In this on-demand session, we analyse the rapid growth of API traffic, the surge in API abuse, and how attack patterns vary across key global regions. Gain valuable insights into the unique security challenges businesses face and discover actionable strategies to protect your API infrastructure, mitigate emerging threats, and enhance resilience against evolving cyber risks.

API Trends Across Borders: Comparing Germany, UK, and The United States in Akamai's API Impact Report

To thrive, enterprises must become real-time businesses. According to an MIT | CISR study, companies excelling in ‘real-time-ness’ achieve 62% higher revenue growth and 97% higher profit margins.

Enterprises need to leverage AI to address critical events in real-time, but centralised cloud architectures pose challenges in a distributed business. How can they harness real-time intelligence to drive operational efficiency and growth in this context?

Join Bryan Glick (Computer Weekly), Dolo Miah (Linebreak), and John Bradshaw (Akamai) in this fireside chat as they explore:

- Why real-time matters – To improve enterprise situational awareness and the ability to respond dynamically. 
- Overcoming cloud limitations – How distributed and edge computing enable real-time decision-making.
- Real-world applications – Advanced Predictive Maintenance, Human-in-the-Loop AI, Adaptive AI, and Gen AI at the edge.
- Industry impact – Manufacturing, retail, logistics, healthcare, energy, and more.
- Getting started – Practical steps to becoming a real-time enterprise.

Watch now on-demand and future-proof your business!

Speakers:
- John Bradshaw, Director of Cloud Computing Technology and Strategy, EMEA, Akamai
- Dolo Miah, CEO, Linebreak
- Bryan Glick, Editor in Chief, Computer Weekly

Learn more about Linebreak: https://www.linebreak.io

Why Successful Enterprises Are Real-Time Businesses

Watch our on-demand panel discussion with Bryan Glick, Editor in Chief at Computer Weekly, as we explore the key trends shaping cloud innovation in 2025. Discover how AI integration, edge-native applications, and distributed cloud are transforming strategies across EMEA. Gain actionable insights on application modernisation, cost optimisation, and real-world success stories to help your organisation thrive.

Key Takeaways:
- How regional challenges are driving cloud adoption
- Distributed cloud’s role in AI and performance optimisation
- Strategies for modernising applications and cutting costs

Watch now on-demand!

State of Cloud 2025: Navigating EMEA’s Cloud Revolution

SIG Episode 16 Pre-Record

Pre-Record: The Year in Review 2024: Today’s Insights, Tomorrow’s Outlook

SIG Episode 15 Pre-Record

In this episode Tricia chats with Akamai security researcher Ori David. Their discussions cover process injection attacks, the Linux attack surface, and how to protect it, Don't miss these crucial insights into the latest cybersecurity threats!

SIG Download: Episode 14 - Fa-la-la-la-Linux: Process Injection Isn’t Just for Windows

In today's digital landscape, securing cloud environments is essential to safeguarding enterprise operations. This event is tailored for IT professionals and decision-makers dedicated to fortifying their organization's cloud infrastructure.

Participants will dive into cutting-edge strategies and technologies for cloud security, covering key areas such as identity and access management, data encryption, threat detection, and security posture management. Industry experts from leading cloud security firms will offer actionable insights on building resilient security frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and responding effectively to security incidents using the latest tools.

Gain the expertise you need to protect your cloud environment and uphold the integrity of your data

Securing Your Cloud with Hydrolix

Nel business digitale di oggi, interconnesso ed esposto on line, non c’è applicazione o collegamento tra applicazione che non faccia uso di API. Ogni volta che un cliente, un partner o un fornitore si relaziona digitalmente con un’azienda, spesso dietro le quinte opera un’API che si occupa di facilitare lo scambio di informazioni. Informazioni che spesso comprendono dati sensibili. In questo contesto crescono gli attacchi che sfruttano le API come elemento per penetrare le difese aziendali.
- Quali sono le principali vulnerabilità sfruttate oggi dagli attaccanti?
- Come costruire un percorso in 4 fasi per tutelare al meglio gli ambienti che ne fanno uso?

Proteggere le interfacce API per un business più sicuro

The cloud infrastructure of today cannot meet the requirements of tomorrow's applications.

New applications using AI and mixed reality require new approaches to provide more responsive applications and to protect privacy. Existing applications are becoming more personalised and customised. Customer experience needs to be seamless and reactive in the moments that matter.

Join us as we discuss how we're building a globally distributed cloud to meet the needs of your customers, partners, and your organisation.

The Disruption of Cloud Computing in the Era of AI

In this API special episode of the SIG Download, Tricia discusses the level of data that is being delivered by APIs, how they can be exposed, how to secure them and more with Idan Tager, Akamai's API Security, Director of Engineering. Don’t miss this special API-focused episode!

SIG Download: Episode 13 - API Under Attack: Exposing the Hidden Threats Lurking in Your APIs

According to IDC, worldwide spending on cloud computing is projected to surpass $1.35 trillion by 2027. As these costs continue to rise, corporate CIOs and CFOs are collaborating to assess the use of cloud technologies in their business growth strategies. As Akamai discovered through Project Cirrus, it is possible to realize savings by undertaking a comprehensive cloud services reassessment and applying core principles to optimize cloud services. Join us for an upcoming webinar where we will discuss how Akamai leveraged distributed cloud computing to:

• Lower cloud costs by 40% in one year
• Improve performance by over 40% faster queries
• Facilitate transition from cloud-friendly to cloud-native

During the discussion, Akamai leaders will help attendees better understand their cloud utilization and start to gain control over cloud spending, while improving performance and agility.

The Cloud Spend Conundrum: Gain Control of Ballooning Cloud Costs

In this spooktastic and one-year anniversary special episode of the SIG Download, Tricia discusses DDoS CUPS, Anonymous Sudan, APIs, and more with Tony Lauro, Akamai's Director of Security Technology & Strategy. Don't miss these crucial insights into the latest cybersecurity threats!

SIG Download: Episode 12 - Spooked by Cyber Attacks? Strategies for Surviving the Digital Dark

Observability isn’t just for IT — it’s a strategic tool for optimising costs, driving revenue, and improving resilience. Join Bryan Glick (Computer Weekly) and experts from Akamai & Hydrolix as they explore how businesses leverage observability to reduce downtime, enhance decision-making, and fuel innovation.

What you will learn:
- How to transform observability into a business growth driver
- Strategies to optimise costs, improve resilience, and accelerate digital transformation
- Practical steps to align observability with key KPIs for maximum impact

Don’t miss these actionable insights—register now!

Moderator: Bryan Glick, Editor in chief, Computer Weekly

Speakers: 
- Dominick Ash, Regional Services Director, EMEA, Hydrolix
- James Brown, Senior Director, Field Product Management, Akamai 
- John Bradshaw, Director of Cloud Computing Technology and Strategy, EMEA, Akamai

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