Akamai's unique mix of world-class scientists and experienced Internet professionals has enabled the company to successfully manage new and desperately needed services: global Internet content delivery and interactive media services. The expertise of the Akamai management team is transforming the Internet into a network reliable and fast enough to support the world's most heavily trafficked and content-rich Web sites.

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Understanding the Demand Economy
In a 24/7 'always-on' environment where consumers have more choices and enjoy more control than any time in history, what are the keys to gaining and maintaining a competitive edge? Paul Sagan explores key drivers in the fundamental power shift that faces every online business.
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How Secure is the Internet
For businesses, the Internet continues to represent a tool of great potential in areas as diverse as cost-cutting, collaboration and retailing. But there's a big, potential problem with the increasing reliance by business on the Internet.

The Internet's Real Security Problem
Forget 'phishing'—the Internet is vulnerable to much deeper levels of fraud that exploit fundamental security gaps in the network protocols themselves. These attacks, often are all but impossible for individuals to guard against or even detect. What must be done to address this growing threat to personal, corporate and national security?