Akamai stories - Page 6
Akamai completes acquisition of rDNS security provider Nominum
Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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The firm says Nominum’s DNS-based security solutions support many of the world’s carriers, which fit well with Akamai’s investment in DNS products.
Industry collaboration brings down WireX Android botnet
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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Industry collaboration led to the successful takedown of the WireX botnet just three weeks after it appeared in August.
Akamai and F5 named as leaders in Web Application Firewall market
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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This month Gartner released the results of its latest Magic Quadrant for Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), ranking the top vendors in the market.
New report reveals hackers weaponising old vulnerabilities
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
Akamai's Q2 2017 report shows a 28% increase in DDoS attacks, with the PBot malware being a major contributor.
Freshworks makes new position to bring in ex Akamai managing director
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Freshworks has announced the appointment of SIdharth Malik to the specially created position of chief revenue officer.
Zscaler grows ASEAN team & eyes Singapore as cybersecurity innovation hub
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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cloud security
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Zscaler strengthens its ASEAN leadership with two key hires, positioning Singapore as a hub for cybersecurity innovation and IT transformation.
Exclusive interview: Akamai on Australia's biggest cyber security threats
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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Australian businesses can no longer rely on the ‘Island Australia’ approach and need to strengthen their upstream defence against large attacks.
Internet of Everything: An exclusive interview with Akamai
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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ddos
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iot
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healthtech
Akamai's security CTO, Michael Smith, discusses the impact of IoT and OT in today's tech landscape in Australia.
Story Buffering 79% ... low quality video makes us sad
Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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digital entertainment
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video
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streaming
New research discovers the physical and emotional responses humans have to low-quality or buffering video content. Surprise, we don't like it at all.
Australia on top - AU leads APAC for mobile connectivity, Akamai reports
Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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Akamai Technologies has released its First Quarter, 2017 State of the Internet Report, showing Australia leads the APAC region in mobile connectivity.
Millisecond delays can hurt conversion rates on online transactions – Akamai report
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Millisecond lags hit e-sales, says Akamai. Even tiny delays in load times significantly dent online conversion rates.
Akamai announces acquisition with digital performance focus
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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cloud services
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According to Akamai, sites and applications need to maximise consumer interaction and engagement by offering a fast and reliable platform.
Tenable Network's new sales director to drive channel growth in South Asia
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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devops
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apm
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software development
Tenable Network Security appoints Malcolm Rowe as new sales director for South Asia. Rowe will oversee strategic direction and sales growth.
Akamai ramps up security strategy with latest acquisition
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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cloud services
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enterprise security
Akamai Technologies acquires Soha Systems to enhance its cloud security strategy and accelerate enterprise applications.
Delving into the state of Aussie & NZ internet
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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Aussie and Kiwi internet leap forward: Aus mobile peaks at 147.6 Mbps, while NZ's broadband sees notable gains, Akamai reports.
State of the Internet Report - DDoS attacks surge
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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Akamai's Q1 2016 State of the Internet - Security Report has been released today, detailing threats affecting global cloud and cyber security.
Akamai discovers new DDoS threats, issues medium risk level
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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ddos
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cyber attacks
A potentially malicious DDoS vulnerability has been discovered by Akamai's Security Intelligence Response team.
State of the internet: How does NZ stack up?
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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New Zealand's average internet speeds increase, but there is a significant drop in peak speeds. #StateoftheInternet.
The State of the Internet: Australian edition
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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Australia leads in peak mobile speeds at 153.3 Mbps but drops in global internet speed rankings, signalling the need to catch up with faster-growing nations.
Threat of DDoS and web application attacks more real than ever
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
DDoS and web application attacks are increasing, with repeat attacks becoming the norm, according to Akamai Technologies.