Under the guidance of James Richmond, Regional Director for ANZ, Akamai Technologies capitalises on strategic partnerships to improve their market position.  

The collaboration with ADAPT, primarily through targeted events and research, has proven instrumental for Akamai’s growth in the region. 

ADAPT powers go-to-market strategies with unrivalled ANZ market intelligence.   

Across an annual program of industry conferences and bespoke private events, ADAPT brings together over 2,000 of the region’s most influential executive leaders from the ASX200. 

We collect over 21,500 unique data points from local C-level executives via comprehensive surveys, custom research projects and industry events.  

Learn more about our services for technology vendors and how to be an ADAPT Edge event partner.  

 

Strategic Collaboration with ADAPT 

James discusses the breadth of ADAPT events Akamai has been involved in, emphasising their impact.  

Our involvement ranges from security-focused to CEO-level discussions, each offering unique insights that refine our strategic approach in ANZ.”  

These events are pivotal platforms for Akamai to align their offerings with the evolving needs of top-tier business leaders and decision-makers across diverse industries.

 

Value from Executive Interactions 

The one-on-one meetings facilitated by ADAPT provide Akamai with crucial insights into executive challenges and priorities, enabling them to respond with highly relevant, effective solutions. 

These executive interactions are invaluable; they directly informregion’sket strategies and help us tailor our solutions to better meet client expectations.” 

 

Post-Event Benefits 

The benefits of ADAPT events extend well beyond the day of the event.  

These engagements foster long-term partnerships and client loyalty, helping Akamai to build a robust and sustainable pipeline and reinforcing its market presence. 

The relationships we deepen during these sessions accelerate our strategic initiatives and response to market needs.” 

 

Leveraging Localised Insights Through Research 

ADAPT’s targeted research heavily influences Akamai’s strategic discussions.   

ADAPT’s local-focused research has become a cornerstone of our strategic discussions, helping us align more closely with the specific needs of the ANZ market.” 

ADAPT powers go-to-market strategies with unrivalled ANZ market intelligence.   

Across an annual program of industry conferences and bespoke private events, ADAPT brings together over 2,000 of the region’s most influential executive leaders from the ASX200. 

We collect over 21,500 unique data points from local C-level executives via comprehensive surveys, custom research projects and industry events.  

Learn more about our services for technology vendors and how to be an ADAPT Edge event partner. 

Contributors
James Richmond Head of Fujitsu Cyber Security Services
I have spent an enjoyable career focusing my efforts and the corporate secretariat / payments / cloud security organisations I have worked... More

I have spent an enjoyable career focusing my efforts and the corporate secretariat / payments / cloud security organisations I have worked with on the customer.

My role now is enabling the fantastic team here at Fujitsu Cyber Security Services to best represent our advisory and managed services proposition across Australia and New Zealand- a wonderful vantage point to protect critical infrastructure at depth. We push ourselves to continuously improve the way we service our customers, and to ensure they drive increasing value from the trust placed in our capabilities and expertise.

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