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Akamaites are preparing to enjoy a well-deserved Wellness Day, a moment to pause, recharge, and focus on what matters most. These days are intentionally undefined, giving everyone the freedom to spend them in their own way: whether that’s resting, exploring, moving, or simply taking a break. What does a Wellness Day look like? Well… that’s up to you 💙

We surveyed 200 AI architects for our new report, The State of AI Inference, and found an architectural disconnect: While 60% of experts agree that proximity to the end user is vital for success, 46% remain tethered to a single-cloud region. This geographic distance creates physical data travel delays, resulting in a latency wall that traditional centralized hubs simply can’t scale past for complex, real-time AI workflows. To move from pilot to production, we must close the gap between where AI is built and where it is actually used. Download the full report to view more of the survey results: https://ow.ly/5c3G50Z2XYG

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VDI modernization doesn’t have to be a trade-off between cost and performance. The shift to hybrid work has pushed legacy desktop infrastructure to its limit. Organizations now need global reach, but without the spiraling costs and latency issues of traditional cloud VDI. Our latest session with Workspot showcases how Akamai Cloud PC solves these challenges by deploying desktops closer to your users. What you’ll learn: • How to remove infrastructure bottlenecks that slow down IT • Strategies for supporting high-performance users at scale • Ways to reduce the total cost of ownership for cloud desktops Catch up on the full session and see how to simplify your end-user computing strategy. Watch the on-demand recording: https://ow.ly/BKc550YZKYQ

There’s a significant disconnect in API security right now. In our 2026 study, 40% of C-suite leaders rated their API testing maturity as advanced. Meanwhile, only 28% of the DevSecOps teams — the people on the front lines — agreed. That sort of divide usually leads to under-resourcing exactly where it’s needed most. As AI investment triples and APIs proliferate, that gap becomes a major structural risk. Get this exclusive study to learn how to align leadership goals with the technical reality on the ground: https://ow.ly/IP5G50YZ8Cg

A single third-party exploit can cascade across more than 100 financial services institutions simultaneously. The industry ranks first in DDoS attacks and is the only one in the top five still growing year over year. Read our exclusive global report to see the pressures financial services is under as AI-empowered botnets and hacktivists intensify their focus: https://ow.ly/hsZl50Z1PoT

One-size-fits-all AI is no longer enough. AI at the edge starts with choosing the right GPU for your use case and placing that compute as close to users as possible. Reap the benefits of distributed, dense compute at the internet edge, including: • Lower latency • Security applied closer to threats • Real-time responsiveness • Scalable AI ecosystems Because AI performs best when it runs where it matters most. Watch the full episode: https://ow.ly/KGK450YV4PA

The ANZ Sales & Pre-sales team from #AkamaiAustralia came together for a planning session combining strategy with a great team experience. 💻 A highlight of the event was a “DIY Dinner” with an Aussie BBQ theme, where everyone pitched in to prepare the meal. From grill masters cooking up delicious steaks to teammates connecting in a relaxed setting, it was the perfect blend of collaboration and camaraderie. Great food, great conversations, and a strong start to the year ahead 💙

Our #AkamaiAustralia team came together for a delicious lunch at Steerson's Steakhouse, where amazing steaks, sunshine, and stunning harbour views made it a memorable afternoon. 🍽️ And for some, the fun didn’t stop there… the evening continued with a few classic tunes at a nearby karaoke bar! Shoutout to Dave for balancing it all, staying on top of work while still making time for the fun. Now that’s commitment! 👏

Sampling, tiered storage, and blind spots aren’t just engineering headaches. They directly increase downtime and slow resolution times. And as AI and edge workloads push telemetry to new extremes, the tradeoffs are getting harder to justify. Modern platform teams are rethinking observability from the ground up, moving away from legacy approaches that weren’t designed for today’s distributed infrastructure. Akamai joined Hydrolix to break down what that shift looks like in practice and how to build a platform that scales without breaking your budget. Watch the 30 minute, on-demand session for free: https://ow.ly/Tao750YXRHB