What was Daniel Lewin's master thesis that he implemented into Akamai?

Geographically placing servers in various locations to transmit content

Why do we think that Akamai is in a good position to survive the current macroeconomic environment?

Strategic Acquisitions + Key Focus on Edge Computing

Which of the following factors threatens Akamai's presence in the industry?

Cybersecurity Risks, Impressive alternatives

What purpose was Akamai initially created for?

To be the leading content delivery provider for major websites

What is Akamai's vision for the future?

Edge Computing (pause) will become more relevant than ever before

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CASE 3.7: AKAMAI

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What was Daniel Lewin's master thesis that he implemented into Akamai?
Geographically placing servers in various locations to transmit content
Set up all servers in ONE central location so data stays consistent
An apple a day keeps the opps away
MOVE FROM THE AS-IS TO THE TO-BE (YB4L)
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Why do we think that Akamai is in a good position to survive the current macroeconomic environment?
Global Prescence + Expansion
Edge Computing leader compared to competition
Strategic Acquisitions + Key Focus on Edge Computing
Providing Dave Blunts with oxygen to save the Earth
3
Which of the following factors threatens Akamai's presence in the industry?
Trudeau's resignation
Cybersecurity Risks
Impressive alternatives
Trump's tariffs
4
Which of the following is a feature Guardicore provides?
Directions to Brampton
Edge Computing Mobility
Optimized Content Delivery
Cloud + Hybrid Support
5
How much percentage of the fortune 500 did Akamai provide services for?
40%
55%
50%
60%
6
What date was Akamai founded?
January 20, 2025
August 20, 1998
August 21, 1998
September 11, 2001
7
What purpose was Akamai initially created for?
To create a market on the Dark Web (straps, percs etc)
To be a global leader in Edge Computing
To be the leading content delivery provider for major websites
Opening Krusty Krabs and doomscrolling
8
What was the name of Akamai's acquisition to help it's IaaS capabilities?
Guardicore
MAGA
LymphNode Inc
Linode Inc
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According to the SWOT analysis, what area does Akamai need to improve in?
Their cloud computing offerings
Their security services
Work-life balance
Downturning economy
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What is Akamai's vision for the future?
To expand their brand into toothbrushes, hair gel, clothing and cars
Cloud Computing will become obsolete
Top5 will be the next prime minister of Canada (leader of the GGG party)
Edge Computing (pause) will become more relevant than ever before

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