Improve UX during peak traffic with Queue-it's Akamai Edge Connector
When traffic surges 25x in seconds, keeping user experience reliable is tough. In this video, Akamai’s Pavel Despot and Queue-it’s Martin Jensen show how virtual waiting rooms keep sites online under pressure and how you can use implement Queue-it using the Akamai Edge Connector.
Peak traffic moments are make-or-break for your digital experience. In this video, Akamai and Queue-it show you how to turn unpredictable surges into smooth, reliable customer journeys. You’ll learn why even the best autoscaling can’t handle every spike, how virtual waiting rooms give you control instead of chaos, and how easy it is to integrate Queue-it directly with Akamai EdgeWorkers. Plus, real-world examples from global retailers prove how this approach protects revenue, reduces stress, and keeps customers happy.
What you'll learn
- Why traditional scaling strategies aren’t enough for unpredictable, spiky traffic
- How virtual waiting rooms sit in front of key bottlenecks to protect system capacity
- Technical deep dive into Queue-it’s HTTP 302 redirect model and token-based flow
- Real-time traffic management through Queue-it’s dashboard and APIs
- Step-by-step integration with Akamai EdgeWorkers
- Case studies from retailers and brands using waiting rooms for Black Friday and product drops
- The business and team benefits of reduced stress, fair user experiences, and cost savings