Event Details and Registration
- Date: Wednesday, December 4th, Starts @ 1:00 PM EST.
- Location: Akamai Headquarters, 145 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02142
- Agenda: Includes sessions on Akamai Connected Cloud, distributed data, hands-on exercises, and a discussion led by HarperDB's Field CTO & Akamai Solution Architect Yosep Kim.
Space is limited, so register now to secure your spot and gain valuable knowledge about designing and deploying edge applications.
Overview
In today's digital world, users expect applications to be fast, reliable, and available anywhere, anytime. This demand has pushed developers to explore new architectures and technologies, with edge computing emerging as a game-changer. Edge computing brings computation and data storage closer to the user, reducing latency and improving performance. This article explores the benefits of edge applications and provides insights into designing and deploying them effectively, focusing on Akamai's Connected Cloud and its collaboration with HarperDB.
What is Akamai Connected Cloud?
Akamai Connected Cloud is a robust platform that enables developers to build and deliver distributed applications at the edge. By leveraging Akamai's global network, developers can deploy their applications closer to users, resulting in faster loading times, improved responsiveness, and enhanced user experiences.
Benefits of Akamai Connected Cloud
- Reduced Latency: By distributing applications across Akamai's edge network, data travels shorter distances, significantly reducing latency. This is crucial for applications that require real-time interactions, such as online gaming, video streaming, and e-commerce.
- Improved Scalability: Akamai's Connected Cloud provides the infrastructure to handle massive traffic spikes and scale resources on demand. This ensures that applications remain performant even during peak usage periods.
- Enhanced Security: Akamai has a long history of providing robust security solutions. With Connected Cloud, applications benefit from built-in security features that protect against DDoS attacks, data breaches, and other threats.
The Power of Distributed Data
Distributing data across multiple locations is vital to building high-performing edge applications. This approach allows applications to access data from the nearest source, minimizing latency and improving responsiveness.
Use Cases for Distributed Data
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Edge computing can significantly improve website performance, a crucial factor for SEO. Caching content at the edge allows websites to load faster, leading to better search engine rankings and increased organic traffic.
- Real-time Inventory and Pricing: For businesses with global operations, edge computing enables real-time inventory and pricing information updates. This ensures that customers can always access accurate data, regardless oflocation.
HarperDB and Akamai: A Powerful Partnership
HarperDB is a distributed database platform that perfectly complements Akamai Connected Cloud. It combines database, caching, application, and streaming functions into a single technology, simplifying the development and deployment of distributed applications.
Workshop Highlights
Akamai is hosting a workshop on distributed database systems and applications that will delve deeper into these concepts. Here are some highlights:
Hands-On Learning: The workshop includes hands-on labs where participants will learn how to build and deploy distributed applications using Akamai Connected Cloud. This practical experience will provide valuable insights into the platform's capabilities and ease of use.
Expert Insights
Jaxon Repp, Field CTO at HarperDB, will lead a discussion on distributed systems, sharing his expertise and insights on leveraging HarperDB with Akamai Connected Cloud.
Yosep Kim, Solutions Architect, will provide insight into the many distributed SEO architectures deployed and the results.
Join Us
Edge computing is revolutionizing the way applications are built and delivered. By leveraging platforms like Akamai Connected Cloud and HarperDB, developers can create high-performing, scalable, and secure applications that meet today's users' demands. Attending Akamai's workshop is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experts and gain practical experience in this exciting field.