This document discusses how the internet has scaled exponentially over time despite predictions it would not be able to. It outlines the continued growth expected in internet users, connected devices, cloud computing, and online activity. However, it also notes potential risks from increasing security threats from attacks growing in size and frequency. The document proposes distributing content globally at the network edge through Akamai's platform as a solution to continue scaling the internet to meet future demands while improving security, performance and reducing costs.