Internet Growth Increasing at Substantial Rate: Leighton

The video discusses major challenges in delivering high-quality video over the Internet, the impact of events like the World Cup on Internet traffic, and the debate over fast lane Internet. Akamai's role in providing scalable, cost-effective video delivery and its investment in R&D are highlighted. The video also covers Akamai's cybersecurity efforts, including protection against DDoS attacks and securing major brands and banks.

What are the four main challenges discussed in the first section?

• Delivering high-quality video, making web apps fast, securing websites, embracing the cloud

• Improving mobile connectivity, reducing costs, increasing bandwidth, enhancing user experience

• Developing new technologies, expanding infrastructure, increasing revenue, reducing latency

• Enhancing video quality, securing data, improving app speed, reducing expenses

How do major events like the World Cup affect internet traffic?

• They drive long-term growth in online video consumption.

• They cause a temporary spike in traffic.

• They decrease the need for new platforms.

• They have no impact on internet traffic.

What is Akamai's stance on the fast lane debate?

• They oppose the idea of fast lanes.

• They believe fast lanes are a legal issue.

• They support companies paying more for faster service.

• They focus on providing technology to deliver video efficiently.

What is Akamai's approach to managing capital expenditures?

• They plan to reduce spending significantly.

• They view it as a temporary measure.

• They have stopped investing in new technologies.

• They continue to invest heavily in R&D and infrastructure.

How has Akamai responded to the increase in DDoS attacks?

• By increasing their focus on cybersecurity solutions

• By outsourcing security to third parties

• By ignoring the threat

• By reducing their security services