How does a 4K video reach your screen without interruptions, and what does it take to keep the Internet connected in an increasingly fragmented world?
In this episode of Bitporto, Christian Cinetto interviews Christian Kaufmann, a senior network expert and board member of several Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), to uncover the invisible forces behind the seamless flow of data powering our digital lives.
Christian Kaufmann is the Vice President of Technology at Akamai Technologies, where he leads the department responsible for the technical evolution of Akamai's Edge platform.
Who better to explain how Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) really work?
Kaufmann takes us back to his early discovery of the internet in the 1980s and walks us through his career, from starting out as a web designer to playing a pivotal role in optimizing content delivery through CDNs.
His journey provides not only technical insights but also a personal glimpse into the evolution of the Internet and the role he played in its growth.
He shares unique stories and dives into today’s key challenges: from the delicate balance of global governance to sustainable solutions for data centers. And towards the end, there's a special segment dedicated to one of today’s most hyped topics: artificial intelligence. How will AI shape the future of global connectivity and data centers?