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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βοΈ Akamai Alternatives and Competitors β
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ποΈ Akamai Product and Pricing News
- 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.
- Levi & Korsinsky is investigating Akamai for possible securities fraud violations after the company's stock price fell over 21% on February 21, 2025, due to disappointing revenue and EPS guidance.
- Akamai has launched a cloud storage offering for resellers, featuring scalable and secure solutions like Block Storage, Object Storage, and Backup, as highlighted by Hugo Werner, Akamai's Vice President for Latin America.
- Akamai launched a Managed Container Service to help enterprises accelerate application development and deployment by running workloads closer to users, leveraging its global presence in over 700 cities.
- Akamai warns shareholders about potential legal liabilities and enormous fines under the TikTok law.
- TelefΓ³nica Tech has integrated Akamai's AI-driven Guardicore Segmentation into its cybersecurity services to enhance visibility, ransomware protection, and zero-trust security.
- Harmonic's VOS 360 Media SaaS and VOS360 Ad SaaS are now qualified on Akamai's cloud, enhancing efficiency and security for video streaming workflows.
- Akamai has introduced APIContext for proactive API monitoring on its cloud to enable faster issue resolution.
π Akamai CEO, Management and Leadership Team
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SVP & CTO, Cloud Technology Group
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βοΈ 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
πΌ Akamai Hiring and Layoffs
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- Kamil Awid has left Akamai as a Senior Engineering Manager in Canada to join BenchSci as an Engineering Manager.
- Bharath Srinivas has joined Akamai as an Incident Manager in India, previously serving as an Operations Manager at HCLTech.
- Fran has returned to Akamai after a short break.
π€ Akamai Developer, Integration and Automation News
- 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.
- 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.
- Akamai will be the content delivery platform for the PlayStation Network, enhancing its presence in the gaming market.
- Harmonic and Akamai have partnered to enhance streaming efficiency by integrating Harmonic's VOS360 Media and Ad SaaS with Akamai's cloud platform, aiming to improve media workflows and business growth.
- Smartbig USA Inc. has selected Akamai Connected Cloud to enhance its global gaming operations.
π Akamai Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News
- 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.
- Akamai has been a leading player in the acquisition spree of Israeli cyber startups, signing some of the highest checks in recent years.
- 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.
- Akamai CIO Kate Prouty stated that the company's spending has grown to hundreds of millions of dollars.
- 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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