Akamai Technologies
A global powerhouse in edge computing and CDN, delivering high-performance cloud security that defends against DDoS, bot abuse, and API vulnerabilities at the world’s largest distributed scale.
Akamai Technologies is an American technology firm founded in 1998 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that operates one of the world’s largest distributed cloud platforms to deliver, optimize, and secure digital content and applications over the Internet. Originally best known for its content delivery network (CDN) that accelerates web performance by caching and distributing data closer to end users, Akamai has expanded into cloud computing, cybersecurity, and edge services that protect against threats like DDoS attacks, bot abuse, and API vulnerabilities while ensuring fast, reliable access to web and mobile experiences. Its solutions are used by global enterprises to enhance performance, defend digital assets, and support scalable online operations across cloud and hybrid environments.