Akamai | News, Hiring, Layoffs, Competitors, CEO, Fundraising Insights
Akamai is a leading provider of cloud computing, security, and content delivery solutions. With over 20 years of experience, the...
Akamai is a leading provider of cloud computing, security, and content delivery solutions. With over 20 years of experience, the company focuses on enhancing online experiences for billions of users globally by powering and protecting digital interactions. Akamai's platform is designed to keep applications running smoothly while safeguarding against online threats, making it a trusted partner for innovative companies worldwide.
Website
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Size
5001-10,000 employees
Industry
Software Development
Specialities
Edge Security, Web and Mobile Performance, Enterprise Access, Video Delivery Solutions
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🛍️ Akamai Product and Pricing News
- Akamai introduced a native connector that significantly reduces API security integration setup time from hours to a few clicks.
- Akamai launched new GPU instances powered by NVIDIA RTX 4000 GPUs in Osaka, Singapore, Frankfurt, Paris, Chicago, and Seattle for media workloads and lightweight AI applications.
- Akamai launched a new open-source App Platform that simplifies Kubernetes deployment without needing platform engineering, announced on November 22, 2024.
- On November 18, 2024, Akamai's Security Intelligence Response Team detected a vulnerability in DigiEver DS-2105 Pro DVRs being exploited to spread a modified Mirai variant with improved encryption.
- At KubeCon North America 2024, Akamai's CTO of cloud computing, Jay Jenkins, and VP of Cloud Product, Ari Weil, shared insights on the company's vision for scalable cloud innovation and the future of Kubernetes.
- Akamai released a new white paper with FS-ISAC offering guidance on combating ransomware.
- Akamai SIRT published a report on the 'Hail Cock Botnet,' a Mirai variant exploiting IoT devices like DigiEver DVRs, with activity noted since November 18, 2024.
- Akamai has been named a 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Cloud WAAP for the fifth consecutive year.
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⚔️ Akamai Alternatives and Competitors
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) |
- Cloudflare |
- Fastly |
- Edgio |
- Microsoft |
- Imperva |
- Lumen |
- StackPath |
- Meriplex |
- Level3 |
- Limelight |
- CDNetworks |
- Amazon CloudFront |
- Azure CDN |
- AWS WAF |
- Cisco Umbrella |
- Azure Front Door |
- NGINX |
- AppTrana |
- Incapsula |
- MaxCDN
💼 Akamai Hiring and Layoffs
- Jason T. has joined Akamai as a Principal in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area, previously serving as Managing Principal, AWS Professional Services at Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Akamai is currently hiring for the position of Sr. Manager of Business Continuity and Operational Resiliency in the United States.
- Aswath Senthil Kumar has rejoined Akamai as part of the Abuse and Fraud Engineering Team.
🤖 Akamai Developer, Integration and Automation News
- Nissen Group improved their ecommerce site's performance and efficiency by using Akamai's edge computing to manage 30,000 products.
- Akamai helps Aflac improve digital operations by enhancing visibility and vulnerability remediation against API attacks.
- Akamai helped a Fortune 100 retailer improve performance and security with API Security.
- Globe Telecom used Akamai Guardicore Segmentation to enhance network security and protect customer trust.
📈 Akamai Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News
- Akamai acquired Noname API Security earlier this year.
- Analyst Amit Daryanani of Evercore ISI maintained a Buy rating on Akamai with a $110 price target, citing the strategic acquisition of Edgio assets expected to boost revenue by $80-$100 million in CY25.
- On December 13, 2024, Akamai completed the acquisition of select assets from Edgio, including customer contracts and patent rights, following Edgio's bankruptcy auction.
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