Name: State of Cloud 2026: From AI Hype to Real-World Value
Start: 2026-02-25T14:00:00Z
End: 2026-02-25T14:00:30.000Z
Location: BrightTALK

Akamai is the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online. Our market-leading security solutions, superior threat intelligence, and global operations team provide defense in depth to safeguard enterprise data and applications everywhere. Akamai’s full-stack cloud computing solutions deliver performance and affordability on the world’s most distributed platform. Global enterprises trust Akamai to provide the industry-leading reliability, scale, and expertise they need to grow their business with confidence. Learn more at akamai.com and akamai.com/blog, or follow Akamai Technologies on X and LinkedIn.

This expert Year in Review webinar brings together some of Akamai’s top security leaders to break down 2025’s biggest threat shifts — from multi-terabit DDoS to AI-powered attacks — and outline what security teams must prepare for in 2026. Learn how attackers changed tactics, where resilience broke down, and which emerging risks now demand priority.

You’ll learn:
• How AI accelerated attack speed, scale, and precision
• Where API, bot, and DDoS risks are trending in 2026
• Which operational gaps security leaders see most often

Moderator: 
•  Richard Meeus, Director of Security Technology and Strategy, EMEA, Akamai
Panelists:
•  Kimberly Gomez, Director, Security Research, Akamai
•  Roger Barranco, Vice President, Global Security Operations, Akamai
•  Steve Winterfeld, Advisory CISO, Akamai

Watch on demand now.

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AI, APIs and Audacity: From 2025’s Attacks to 2026’s Threats

Between rising costs, increasing security risks, fragmented data, and constant pressure to innovate, retailers are rethinking what their digital infrastructure should really deliver.

In this on-demand Retail Gazette webinar, we cut through the noise to explore how leading retailers are modernising their cloud and edge strategies to improve performance, resilience, and customer experience—without adding complexity.

In this session, you’ll learn how retailers are:
- Using AI to unlock speed and stability across digital channels
- Blending cloud and edge intelligently to balance performance, cost, and control
- Enhancing omnichannel customer experiences with faster, more reliable applications

Whether you’re modernising legacy infrastructure or scaling new digital services, this session offers practical insights to help you deliver seamless retail experiences wherever your customers are.

Register now to watch on demand and discover how cloud and edge can work together to power the next generation of retail experiences.

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How to Use Cloud and Edge to Create Seamless Omnichannel Experiences

Cybercriminals are firmly on the naughty list this holiday season. From phishing emails to scams that exploit festive goodwill, social engineering remains one of the most effective tools in an attacker’s playbook.

In this on-demand episode of The SIG Download, Tricia Howard and Steve Winterfeld explore social engineering for both good and evil, counting down the “12 Threats of Christmas” and unpacking how these tactics are being used in real-world attacks.

In this session, you’ll learn:
- How social engineering drives modern attacks—and how it can also be used ethically
- Examples of real-world holiday-season scams and exploits
- Practical steps to help protect your organisation into the new year

Watch this festive and thought-provoking episode on demand.

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SIG Download: Episode 25 – The 12 Threats of Christmas – Social Engineering for Good and Evil

Cloud strategy is evolving fast. Enterprises must balance intelligence, agility, and global scale—while keeping costs and operational complexity under control.

Watch this on-demand fireside chat featuring John Bradshaw, Director of Cloud Computing Technology and Strategy, EMEA at Akamai, in conversation with Bryan Glick, Editor in Chief of Computer Weekly. Together, they explore how advanced enterprises are redefining cloud strategy in 2025.

What you’ll learn:
- Reframing Cloud Economics: Moving beyond “cloud = cheap” to understand true costs, value, and business alignment
- AI and Cloud Convergence: How AI is reshaping cloud infrastructure and unlocking new opportunities
- Hybrid, Multi-Cloud & Distributed Architectures: Practical strategies to combine scale, speed, and proximity

Watch on demand to gain insights you can apply to your cloud strategy today.

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Cloud Horizons 2025: AI, Distributed Cloud & Smarter Economics with Akamai

The Domain Name System (DNS) is the foundation of every digital enterprise — yet today’s complex, multi-vendor DNS environments often hide surprising weaknesses.

Akamai recently assessed the DNS posture of more than 19,000 financial services institutions worldwide. Despite operating in one of the most regulated industries, the findings revealed widespread misconfigurations and inconsistent operational practices — issues that are likely present across many other sectors.

In this on-demand session, Akamai experts break down the key insights from the study and explain what they mean for organisations everywhere. You’ll get practical guidance on improving DNS visibility, reducing operational risk, and strengthening resilience.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:
- Gain visibility across fragmented, multi-vendor DNS environments
- Reduce compliance overhead and audit fatigue
- Protect uptime, revenue, and brand trust by minimising DNS attack surface
- Establish principles for stronger DNS hygiene and governance

Watch now to learn how improving your DNS posture can enhance both security and business performance.

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DNS Posture Check-in: Who’s in Control?

Artificial intelligence is reshaping every industry — but what’s next, and how can organisations unlock its full potential?

Watch this on-demand session to explore the current state of AI adoption, the rise of AI agents, and how Akamai Inference Cloud is redefining AI infrastructure. Our experts break down the biggest challenges and opportunities in AI today — from skills gaps to real-world use cases — and share practical insights to help you accelerate your AI strategy.

Speakers:
- John Bradshaw, Director of Cloud Computing Technology and Strategy, EMEA, Akamai
- James Brown, Senior Director, Product Management, AI and Field, Akamai

Moderator: Bryan Glick, Editor in Chief, Computer Weekly

Access the recording now to gain actionable guidance and see how Akamai Inference Cloud can support your organisation’s AI transformation.

Revolutionising AI: How Akamai Inference Cloud is Transforming Business

Join Tricia Howard and Ryan Barnett for Episode 24 of The SIG Download. Ryan shares findings from his recent Black Hat research on how attackers exploit Unicode and encoding quirks to conceal malicious activity. They also break down the most significant attacks observed over the past 30 days and offer practical guidance on how to defend against them.

In this on-demand session, you’ll learn:
- How seemingly normal text can be weaponized
- The impact of Unicode confusables, casing, and truncation
- Recent real-world attacks and actionable mitigation strategies

Watch now to get the insights you need to strengthen your defenses.

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SIG Download: Episode 24 - Lost in Translation: When Benign Text Turns Malicious

Vous êtes un établissement de santé et vous devez anticiper la mise en conformité NIS2 dès 2025 ? Vous cherchez une solution efficace, rapide et optimisée pour votre budget ?
Akamai et SFR vous invitent à un webinaire dédié à la Segmentation Logicielle, une technologie référencée au marché CAIH, qui vous permet de :
- Visualiser en temps réel vos flux grâce à une cartographie dynamique,
- Définir et appliquer rapidement des règles de segmentation et micro-segmentation,
- Mettre en œuvre les fondations de conformité NIS2 et HDS… en quelques semaines !
 
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Conformité NIS2 / HDS en quelques semaines : Mission possible pour les établissements hospitaliers !

Sie möchten Ihre IT/OT zuverlässig absichern – ohne komplizierte Netzwerkumbauten?

In diesem Webinar erfahren Sie, wie Unternehmen mit softwarebasierter Segmentierung Sicherheitsrisiken nachhaltig reduzieren.

Klassische Firewalls sichern Netzwerksegmente und Übergänge zuverlässig ab. Doch sobald es um interne Kommunikation zwischen Systemen geht, stoßen sie an Grenzen: Feingranulare Steuerung erfordert komplexe IP-Architekturen und disruptive Netzwerkumbauten. Für moderne, heterogene Umgebungen mit Servern, Clients, VDI, Cloud, Kubernetes und OT ist dieser Ansatz oft zu schwerfällig.

Mit Akamai Guardicore setzen Sie eine einheitliche Segmentierungslösung ein, die sich softwarebasiert, flexibel und infrastrukturunabhängig in bestehende Netze integrieren lässt. Anstatt Routing oder IP-Konzepte umzustellen, können Sie phasenweise und bedarfsgerecht starten: erst Sichtbarkeit schaffen, dann gezielt interne Übergänge kontrollieren – bis hin zur vollständigen Zero-Trust-Segmentierung.

Das erwartet Sie im Webinar:
 • Ganzheitliche Segmentierung: eine Plattform für Server, Clients, VDI, Cloud, Kubernetes & OT
 • Zero Trust in der Praxis: Angreiferbewegungen stoppen, bevor Schaden entsteht
 • Volle Transparenz: Echtzeit-Visualisierung sämtlicher Kommunikationsflüsse – auch zwischen IT und OT
 • Compliance vereinfachen: Reports und Nachweise auf Knopfdruck
 • Praxisnahe Einblicke und Live-Demo

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Segmentierung & ITOT-Sicherheit mit Akamai Guardicore

Cloud and edge computing are evolving rapidly — and enterprises are rethinking how to deliver secure, high-performance, and personalised digital experiences.

In this on-demand session, Matt Butcher, CEO of Fermyon, and Ari Weil, VP of Product Marketing at Akamai, explore the future of cloud and edge computing — from WebAssembly (WASM) and next-generation serverless functions to the role of AI and GPU efficiency at the edge.

Key topics include:
- How WebAssembly enables faster, more secure, and efficient serverless applications
- Why edge-native architectures are redefining application design for global enterprises
- The impact of distributed GPUs on AI inference and real-time processing
- Opportunities for industries such as media, retail, financial services, and healthcare
- Best practices for designing future-ready applications across cloud and edge

Whether you’re a CIO, CTO, or IT decision-maker, this session provides actionable insights on how distributed cloud and edge strategies can help your organisation improve performance, scale globally, and unlock new customer experiences.

Watch the webinar on-demand now and gain the insights your organisation needs to stay ahead.

Pushing Boundaries: The Future of Cloud and Edge Computing

Our latest research reveals how AI-driven bots are reshaping the digital landscape — from content scraping that undermines publishers to commerce surges exceeding 25 billion bot requests in just two months.

Watch this on-demand webinar to explore which regions and industries are seeing the sharpest rise in AI bot traffic, and learn how understanding bot identity and intent can help you distinguish between helpful and harmful automation.

In this session, you’ll learn:
• Why bot identity and intent are critical
• Where AI training bots introduce new challenges
• How OWASP guidance can strengthen fraud defenses while preserving good bot traffic

Speakers:
Moderator: Tricia Howard, Security Intelligence Group, Akamai
Presenters:
• David Sénécal, Director of Engineering – Fraud and Abuse, Akamai
• Tom Emmons, Principal Product Architect, Akamai

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Watch the webinar on demand now and gain insights to help protect your business from the next wave of AI-driven threats.

SOTI Fraud and Abuse Report 2025: Navigating the AI bot surge

Join host Tricia Howard (appearing as a zombie bot!) and legendary security expert Graham Cluley for a Halloween-themed dive into real-world cybersecurity scares. From insider schemes to AI-driven mischief, discover how human error, greed, and deception continue to haunt even the most secure systems.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How insider threats can manipulate systems for financial gain, including ransom diversions and fraud.
- The rise of AI-driven attacks and blackmail scenarios targeting organisations.
- How crypto-focused malware and hoax incidents highlight the evolving threat landscape.

Catch up on-demand.

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SIG Download: Episode 23 - Night of the Living Threats – A Halloween Cybersecurity Special

To unlock real value from AI, organisations need to bring the inferencing process closer to users and devices. Watch this on-demand session featuring a guest analyst from IDC and a cloud expert from Akamai as they share strategies for optimising AI and infrastructure performance by moving AI inference to the edge.

You’ll learn:
• Real-world use cases and success stories of AI at the edge
• How to overcome common challenges that impact ROI
• Key capabilities and solutions that improve AI inference efficiency

AI Everywhere: How Distributed Cloud is Reshaping Inference

Generative AI spending is projected to surge nearly 75% in 2025, as enterprises race to stay competitive while pursuing low-risk adoption strategies. This on-demand session explores key findings from The State of Enterprise AI study, revealing how organizations are approaching AI to drive value securely and at scale.

The research shows that leading enterprises are prioritizing proven use cases to quickly build AI fluency, deliver measurable ROI, and minimize security and operational risks. This strategic approach enables safe experimentation and lays the groundwork for future innovation.

Key Takeaways:
- How to balance AI innovation with built-in risk mitigation.
- Which AI use cases are delivering fast, measurable value today.
- Why infrastructure is critical for secure, scalable AI adoption.

Watch now to gain strategic insights and actionable guidance for your organization’s AI journey.

Forrester Insights: The State of Enterprise AI Adoption and Risk Management

Akamai and Bitmovin unveil Adaptive Media Player 2 (AMP2) — exploring why now is the moment for a smarter, more flexible media player, the powerful new features it brings, and how this partnership gives customers the best of both worlds in streaming performance, insights, and scalability.

Watch now on-demand.

Akamai Reveals AMP2 Powered by BitMovin

Attackers are constantly evolving — making it harder than ever to secure your applications without adding complexity or overhead. Akamai’s Adaptive Security Engine (ASE), the intelligence behind App & API Protector, delivers automated, accurate protection that adapts to your applications and evolving attack patterns in real time.

In this on-demand session, Akamai experts Ryan Barnett and Aparna Mandal explore how ASE helps you:
- Block emerging and zero-day threats with zero-touch updates
- Reduce false positives using AI and global threat intelligence
- Eliminate manual tuning with self-adapting, automated protection

Watch on-demand to see ASE in action.

ASE: The Next Evolution in Web Application & API Protection

Watch On-Demand: Simplifying AI Integration with the Model Context Protocol

Join Akamai’s Chris Finch and Zuplo CEO Josh Twist for an insightful session on how enterprises can simplify AI integration using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — a game-changing open standard that connects your APIs directly to AI tools without the need for custom integrations.

Whether you're just starting or already scaling your AI strategy, you’ll see how to go from zero to a working MCP setup in minutes.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:
- Enable LLMs to securely access your data and services
- Quickly create an MCP server for your enterprise API
- Safely manage and govern MCP with access control, rate limiting, and more

Watch now to learn practical steps for bringing MCP to life in your organisation.

Plug AI into Your Enterprise: From Zero to MCP in Minutes

As trillions of dollars flow through the AI economy, 2026 marks a turning point: the shift from AI experimentation to AI execution. John Bradshaw (Akamai) and Bryan Glick (Computer Weekly) will discuss four critical predictions; from AI inference and edge computing to trusted workflows and hybrid cloud architectures. Discover how enterprises can balance innovation with ROI and build systems that people genuinely trust.

Perfect for:
- Enterprise IT leaders planning 2026 strategies
- Cloud architects evaluating edge-native solutions
- Business leaders navigating AI investments
- Anyone interested in the practical future of AI

Sign up now to explore Akamai’s key predictions for the cloud in 2026.

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