Why does Akamai need to geographically disperse its servers to deliver its customers’ web content?

Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

Read the case Akamai Technologies: Attempting to Keep Supply Ahead of Demand on pp. 178–181 of your text. Respond to the following.

Part A: Discuss the evolution and future of e-commerce.

Part B: Why does Akamai need to geographically disperse its servers to deliver its customers’ web content?

Part C: If you wanted to deliver software content over the Internet, would you sign up for Akamai’s service? Why or why not?

Part D: Do you think Internet users should be charged based on the amount of bandwidth they consume, or a tiered plan where users would pay in rough proportion to their usage?