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Akamai Identity Cloud is Being Deprecated: Next Reason is The Official Partner for a Seamless Migration
The clock is ticking. Akamai Identity Cloud (AIC) will be deprecated at the end of 2027. This deadline is rapidly approaching, and for many businesses, migrating their Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) landscape is a complex undertaking that requires immediate, expert planning. The good news? You don’t have to navigate this transition alone. Next Reason is Akamai’s longest-standing and most experienced partner in the CIAM space. We have been specifically designated by Akamai as the

The Shape-Shifting Login: Why Customer Identity Should Become a Living Form Factor
How will AI agents “reshape” the landscape of customer identity? It’s the critical question our CEO, Nate Szytel explores in his guest article for the

Gen-AI: Customer Login Converted to High-Value Revenue Using MCP
Truly knowing the customer (personalized identity) and connecting the customer instantly to services (rapid automation) are absolute necessities to scale and grow your business. The new standard Model Context Protocol (MCP) is the critical layer that securely bridges a customer’s verified identity to the AI agent delegated to act on their behalf, directly translating security and personalization into accelerated revenue.

From Gatekeeper to Guide: How AI is Personalizing the CIAM Experience
Identity isn’t just about access — it’s about experience. As users grow increasingly sensitive to friction and privacy, organizations face a new challenge: how to

CIAM for Business Agility
When it comes to customer identity management, there’s a delicate balancing act at play. You need the agility to innovate, the security to protect your

CIAM 2024: Trends and Insights
Countless articles and studies that discuss the latest trends and news in the CIAM market are available online. However, I’m skeptical of most sources as

Why Building Your Own CIAM Platform Might Cost You More Than You Think
Considering building a Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) platform from scratch? While the allure of a DIY approach might be tempting, the reality is

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