DUBAI, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai
Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cloud company that
powers and protects life online, today announced from the 2023
Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit the deployment of a
new scrubbing center in Dubai,
positioning its DDoS protection platform (Prolexic) to deliver
the strongest security protections to organizations across the
Middle East.
The Middle East is rising as a
significant force in the global economy and is predicted to
accelerate its economic growth over the coming years, increasing
the risk and scope of perilous cyberthreats. The new scrubbing
center in Dubai is a strategic
priority for Akamai and will benefit organizations across the
region through improved attack mitigation response times and
enhanced performance. As cyberthreats evolve, and more customers
seek "always on" DDoS protection, having an in-region scrubbing
center is crucial for eliminating latency and delivering
exceptional end-user experiences.
"The deployment of the new scrubbing center in Dubai is a very big step for Akamai, which has
been present in the region with its Prolexic cloud service for over
10 years, as it will help to defend customers from the largest,
multi-terabit DDoS attacks and provide better performance for
online businesses of any size," says Mehmet
Eken, Regional Sales Manager for EMEA at Akamai. "As a
whole, Dubai is characterized by a
thriving start-up ecosystem with a strong emphasis on digital
transformation, but the vibrant business scene also increases the
surface for cyberattacks, which means that a local focus is
essential."
Another milestone in Akamai's investment in the region is its
exhibitorship and attendance of this year's Gartner Summit in
Dubai on 27–28 February.
Richard Meeus, Director of Security
Technology and Strategy, will be giving two insightful talks on
business resilience in the face of attack. The Akamai Dubai team
will also be in attendance and available for meetings at the Akamai
booth.
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About the Gartner Security & Risk
Management Summit
The Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit provides
research and advice for security and risk management leaders, on
topics including business continuity management, cloud security,
privacy, securing the Internet of Things (IoT), and the chief
information security officer (CISO) role. Gartner analysts will
present the latest information on new threats to prepare leaders
for enabling digital business in a world of escalating risk.
About Akamai
Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies
worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital
experiences — helping billions of people live, work, and play every
day. Akamai Connected Cloud, a massively distributed edge and cloud
platform, puts apps and experiences closer to users and keeps
threats farther away. Learn more about Akamai's cloud computing,
security, and content delivery solutions at akamai.com
and akamai.com/blog, or follow Akamai Technologies on Twitter
and LinkedIn.
CONTACT
Ina Perkins, EMEA PR Lead,
Akamai
+447931815123
ichristo@akamai.com
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