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Keeping pace with innovation in IT and security

Organisations face technical barriers in the push for IT improvement and new security methods, yet the rising importance of non-technical factors in technology procurement may aid transformation.

By Stephen Gillies • 6 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024

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Stephen Gillies stories

Firewalls

Finally, the maturity of API configuration is realised

Advanced edge cloud platforms now enable organisations to automate API configurations fully, boosting security, performance, and real-time responsiveness in web operations.

By Stephen Gillies • 6 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025

Edge Computing

CDNs are central to enhancing the delivery of AI-augmented customer experiences

As generative AI reshapes customer interactions, experts urge reliance on edge infrastructure and CDNs to ensure seamless, low-latency user experiences.

By Stephen Gillies • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025

Marketing Technologies

The pursuit of 'full potential' is driving companies to sweat their CDNs

They may be indispensable in the online world, but CDNs have much more to offer than the way most companies use them.

By Stephen Gillies • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2022

Software-as-a-Service

Keeping up with the developers in a fast-paced world

Agile methodologies enable faster software delivery and increased productivity, but operational challenges remain.

By Stephen Gillies • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2022

Digital Transformation

Is your organisation prepared for the rise of powerful API-based apps?

They may have been around for decades, but APIs are now more important than ever as a new wave of digital transformation takes hold.

By Stephen Gillies • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Aug 2021

Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Fastly?

Fastly's area vice president Derek Rast and technical evangelist for APAC Stephen Gillies discuss Fastly's offerings and the need for modern security solutions.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2021