Jan 17 · 5 min read
The MCP Revolution: From ALECS to the Future of Conversational Infrastructure
How Model Context Protocol is transforming AI integration—from conversational cloud management with ALECS to a complete ecosystem of intelligent tools
Akamai, it's been 8 amazing years… but now it's time we talk about ALECS
Introducing ALECS—A Launchgrid for Edge & Cloud Services—an open-source experiment leveraging Anthropic's Model Context Protocol to make cloud infrastructure management conversational and intuitive.
Jun 15 · 5 min read
Dec 10 · 14 min read
The Art of Discovery: Why the Best Pre-Sales Engineers Talk Less and Listen More
Master the critical discovery process in technical sales by letting customers guide the conversation, asking the right questions, and uncovering real business needs instead of pushing solutions.
Oct 15 · 18 min read
Akamai App Platform: Kubernetes Management Reimagined on Linode Infrastructure
How Akamai App Platform simplifies Kubernetes management with integrated Launchpad, comparing against AWS EKS, Google GKE, Azure AKS, and other managed K8s offerings.
Sep 5 · 16 min read
HTTP/3 and TLS 1.3: The Next Generation of Web Performance
Deep dive into how HTTP/3's QUIC protocol and TLS 1.3 are revolutionizing web performance through reduced latency, improved security, and better connection resilience.
Aug 15 · 20 min read
Akamai Property Manager Configuration Examples: Complete JSON and HCL Reference
Comprehensive collection of production-ready Akamai Property Manager configurations in JSON and Terraform HCL format for common use cases.
Jun 16 · 5 min read
Akamai's Edge Data Evolution: From XML Metadata to HarperDB - The Complete Journey
Explore Akamai's complete evolution of edge data storage - from simple XML metadata and Property variables to EdgeKV and the revolutionary HarperDB partnership bringing full SQL databases to the edge.
Jun 13 · 18 min read
The Rising Tide of DDoS Attacks: Why Swedish Organizations Need Distributed Protection Strategies
Deep technical analysis of recent DDoS attacks targeting Swedish organizations, exploring attack vectors, amplification techniques, and comprehensive defense strategies across all OSI layers.
May 20 · 5 min read
EdgeWorkers and WebAssembly at Scale: How Akamai's Edge Computing Outperforms Traditional Serverless
Discover how Akamai EdgeWorkers and Fermyon WebAssembly deliver true edge computing that outperforms AWS Lambda, Vercel, and Cloudflare Workers through unmatched global reach.
May 20 · 12 min read
Web Performance Fundamentals: The Complete Guide to Caching Strategies
Master the art of web performance optimization through strategic caching—from browser cache headers to CDN edge strategies and everything in between.
May 1 · 5 min read
Kubernetes Zero to Hero Part 3: Enterprise Security with Akamai App & API Protection and EdgeDNS
Complete your Kubernetes mastery with enterprise-grade security. Integrate Akamai App & API Protection, EdgeDNS, and global performance optimization for production-ready applications.
Apr 30 · 5 min read
Akamai's Edge Computing Evolution: From CDN to WebAssembly with Fermyon Spin
Explore how Akamai's partnership with Fermyon and the Spin framework is revolutionizing edge computing, making it incredibly simple to build and deploy WebAssembly applications at the edge.
Apr 5 · 5 min read
Kubernetes Zero to Hero Part 2: Traefik Ingress with Automatic SSL and Advanced Observability
Master Traefik ingress controller with automatic SSL certificates, advanced routing, and seamless monitoring integration. Build production-ready ingress that scales.
Mar 25 · 12 min read
How 'Death by PowerPoint' Transformed My Pre-Sales Approach
A senior solutions engineer's journey from slide-heavy presentations to conversation-driven discoveries that actually close deals.
Mar 15 · 8 min read
The Hidden Cost of Cloud Convenience: Why True Portability Requires Open Source at the Core
How hyperscalers use rebranded open source to create vendor lock-in, and why building on true open source foundations is your only path to freedom.
Mar 10 · 5 min read
Kubernetes Zero to Hero Part 1: Building Production-Ready Observability with Prometheus and Grafana
Start your journey from Kubernetes novice to expert by implementing enterprise-grade observability. Learn to deploy and configure Prometheus and Grafana for comprehensive monitoring of your web applications.
Feb 20 · 5 min read
Why Kubernetes on Linode is the Perfect Match for Growing Startups
Discover why Linode Kubernetes Engine (LKE) offers the perfect balance of simplicity, performance, and cost-effectiveness for startups ready to scale.
Jan 15 · 5 min read
The Art of Technical Storytelling: A Presales Engineer's Guide to Winning Hearts and Deals
Master the art of translating complex technical solutions into compelling narratives that resonate with both technical and business stakeholders.
Nov 20 · 18 min read
CDN Fundamentals in 2023: Why Caching Still Matters and How to Optimize Dynamic Applications
Master CDN basics, caching headers, dynamic content optimization, and Akamai-specific best practices including why Vary headers are problematic and day-one operational essentials.