Akamai
Akamai is a leading global cloud computing and cybersecurity company that powers and protects digital experiences. The company operates one of the world's most distributed cloud computing platforms and edge networks, enabling businesses to build, secure, and scale applications anywhere.
Core Offerings
Akamai Cloud
Akamai provides flexible and affordable full-stack compute services for building powerful applications. Their cloud platform enables developers to deploy and manage workloads efficiently across a global infrastructure.
Akamai Security
The company offers comprehensive cybersecurity solutions that secure applications and data at every touchpoint without compromising performance. Key security products include:
- Akamai Guardicore Segmentation - A leader in microsegmentation (recognized by GigaOm and Gartner Peer Insights)
- API and DDoS protection - Defending against AI-powered threats
- Bot management - Protecting publishers and businesses from AI bot threats
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Akamai's CDN flawlessly delivers apps and experiences closer to customers, ensuring optimal performance wherever they connect.
Akamai Inference Cloud
A cutting-edge platform for distributed AI inference, featuring the first global-scale implementation of NVIDIA AI Grid. This technology routes AI workloads across 4,400+ edge locations, optimizing latency, cost, and resource availability for production AI workloads.
Global Infrastructure
Akamai's network spans the globe with over 4,400 edge locations, providing the performance, reliability, and security that modern businesses demand.
Target Audience
Enterprise businesses, developers, IT security teams, and organizations requiring global-scale cloud computing, content delivery, and cybersecurity solutions
Key Features
- Cloud computing with full-stack compute services
- Cybersecurity and application protection
- Content delivery network (CDN)
- Akamai Inference Cloud for distributed AI
- NVIDIA AI Grid integration for intelligent orchestration
- Guardicore Segmentation for microsegmentation
- API and DDoS threat protection
- Bot management and mitigation
- Global infrastructure with 4,400+ edge locations
- Edge computing capabilities
Use Cases
- Building and deploying cloud applications
- Securing enterprise applications and data
- Distributing AI inference workloads globally
- Protecting against cyberattacks and geopolitical threats
- Delivering content and digital experiences at scale
- Implementing zero-trust microsegmentation
- Safeguarding publishing revenue from AI bots
- Ensuring business continuity during uncertain times
Pros
- Industry-recognized leader in microsegmentation (GigaOm, Gartner)
- Massive global edge network with 4,400+ locations
- Integrated AI inference capabilities with NVIDIA partnership
- Comprehensive security suite without performance compromise
- Trusted by enterprises for mission-critical workloads
Cons
- Enterprise-focused pricing may not suit small businesses
- Complex product portfolio may require consultation
Pricing
Enterprise pricing available upon consultation with sales team
