Prior to using the globally-distributed Akamai EdgePlatform, Boots had relied upon infrastructure support from a centralized content delivery network (CDN) for its website and online business. However, as Boots planned to expand its business online, it became apparent that a centralized infrastructure model would be difficult to scale to support this activity. "We knew that the existing infrastructure was nearing its limits," said Iain Brunning, Client Manager at Xansa. "To help support Boots' planned expansion of its online business, a new solution was needed from a cost, reliability and performance perspective."

Xansa recommended Akamai's Dynamic Site Accelerator solution to Boots. "We were impressed with Akamai's existing work helping leading UK retailers such as Comet and Marks & Spencer," said Brunning. "In addition, the Akamai solution was very scalable and could be delivered on demand, avoiding many of the costs and implications of an infrastructure build or lease solution." Akamai's Dynamic Site Accelerator solution will help support Boots.com in much more than just availability and performance. Through features such as dynamic mapping, route optimization, dynamic content assembly and advanced cache optimization, Akamai will enable customers to experience a sophisticated online buying experience with no effect on the speed or performance of Boots.com.

Solution: Akamai Dynamic Site Accelerator