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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

πŸ›οΈ Akamai Product and Pricing News β†’

πŸ‘” Akamai CEO, Management and Leadership Team β†’

βš”οΈ Akamai Alternatives and Competitors β†’

πŸ’Ό Akamai Hiring and Layoffs β†’

πŸ€– Akamai Developer, Integration and Automation News β†’

πŸ“ˆ Akamai Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News β†’

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πŸ›οΈ Akamai Product and Pricing News

  • Akamai Cloud is the first to offer NETINT's video processing ASICs for cloud use, enabling cost-effective media app development.
  • Akamai is the first cloud provider to offer video processing units (VPUs) in the cloud, as announced by Raghu Reddy on April 3.
  • On March 27, 2025, Akamai announced infrastructure support for Linux kernel development, launched Akamai Cloud Accelerated Compute Instances with VPUs, and introduced Akamai Cloud Inference for AI advancements.
  • Akamai and Fermyon Technologies launched Wasm Functions to enhance edge capabilities on Akamai Cloud.
  • Akamai is launching a new Accelerated compute product category in its cloud, featuring NETINT video processing units for specialized workloads.

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  • Akamai has introduced Prolexic over Akamai Direct Connect, offering direct, secure, and high-performance connectivity for enhanced DDoS protection.
  • Akamai rebranded its threat hunting service to 'Akamai Hunt' and emphasized building trust and growth with end-to-end protection for apps and APIs.
  • Akamai's Object Storage has been upgraded to be 4 times faster and offer 10 times more capacity, now available in London with more locations coming in 2025.

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βš”οΈ Akamai Alternatives and Competitors

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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  • Cloudflare
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  • Fastly
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  • Edgio
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  • Microsoft
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  • Google
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  • Imperva
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  • Lumen
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  • StackPath
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  • Meriplex
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  • Level3
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  • Limelight
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  • CDNetworks
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  • Amazon CloudFront
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  • Azure CDN
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  • AWS WAF
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  • Cisco Umbrella
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  • Azure Front Door
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  • NGINX
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  • AppTrana
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  • Incapsula
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  • MaxCDN

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πŸ’Ό Akamai Hiring and Layoffs

  • Laurent Jacquemin has joined Akamai as EMEA Director of Field Security Technology in the Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, previously serving as Global Director of Presales Engineers - Solution Architects at Guardicore.
  • Christina Roosen has left Akamai as a Principal Business Systems Analyst to join Consortium for Service Innovation as a Director of Enablerment in the United States.
  • Yosep Kim has left Akamai as a Cloud Technical Solutions Architect to join LockThreat GRC as the Director of Platform Engineering in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.
  • On March 7, 2025, Sundaram Mani, Akamai's Executive Vice President and General Manager of Security, sold 6,497 shares amid legal scrutiny over potential securities violations following disappointing financial guidance.
  • Nadine Anders has left Akamai as the Head of Channel Sales DACH in the Greater Munich Metropolitan Area to join Kong Inc. as the Director Partner Sales CEE.

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  • Rob Yoegel has left Akamai as Director, Global Cloud and Product-Led Growth (PLG) Marketing in the United States to join Kleer as Director of Growth Marketing.
  • Wallace Sann has left Akamai as Senior Director Solutions Engineering & Customer Success to join Expel as Global Vice President of Sales Engineering in the United States.
  • Dean Houari has left Akamai as the Director of Security Technology and Strategy - APJ in the Greater Tokyo Area to join Apple as a Senior Engineering Program Manager, AI/ML MLPT.

πŸ€– Akamai Developer, Integration and Automation News

  • On April 4, 2025, Akamai announced that Devsisters has adopted Akamai Cloud to enhance its global game services infrastructure for the CookieRun series, improving user satisfaction and supporting global market expansion.
  • On March 27, 2025, Akamai partnered with Fermyon Technologies to support edge-native serverless and AI applications using WebAssembly on Akamai's distributed cloud platform and CDN.
  • On March 18, 2025, Akamai announced an agreement with VAST Data to enhance data-intensive AI inferencing by integrating their distributed platform with VAST's data platform for improved local response time and efficiency.
  • Akamai has formed a strategic alliance with Zaltor Soluciones InformΓ‘ticas to expand its cloud services and market presence in Spain, as announced by Francisco Arnau, Akamai's regional vice president for Spain and Portugal.
  • Akamai signed a multi-year contract worth over $100 million with one of the world's largest technology companies, according to Doug Solomon.

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  • Ooredoo launched its Cloud Web Application Firewall service in partnership with Akamai to provide real-time cybersecurity for businesses in Qatar.
  • Akamai partners with Netron Information Technology to provide comprehensive API security solutions, including Web Application Firewall and AI-driven threat detection, to protect financial institutions from evolving cyber threats.
  • Akamai announced a partnership with Telefonica Tech to provide advanced cybersecurity solutions globally.

πŸ“ˆ Akamai Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News

  • Akamai has made a strategic investment in pgEdge, Inc. to enhance distributed PostgreSQL solutions for high availability and edge computing.
  • On February 24, 2025, Akamai filed their annual 10-K report detailing their cybersecurity risk management and governance process, overseen by the Chief Security Officer and the executive management team.
  • Akamai is set to announce its fourth-quarter results on February 20, with analysts expecting a non-GAAP profit of $1.01 per share, down 14.4% from the previous year.
  • S&P Global revised Akamai's outlook to negative due to rising leverage, with the company's debt increasing to $3.5 billion in 2024 and EBITDA margins declining to 39.0%.
  • Akamai CIO Kate Prouty stated that the company's spending has grown to hundreds of millions of dollars.

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  • Akamai released its 2024 Foundation report highlighting efforts in STEM education, employee volunteering, and community support.
  • Akamai has managed to increase its network traffic twentyfold over the past seven years while keeping its energy and carbon usage growth to only 1/10th of that rate, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability.

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