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Akamai

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Akamai provides a comprehensive suite of cloud and edge security solutions, content delivery, and application performance optimization for global enterprises.


Cloud and edge security services.

Akamai leverages a vast distributed edge platform to deliver content, applications, and security services closer to users, improving performance and reducing latency. Its cloud security offerings protect against DDoS attacks, web application exploits, and bot traffic, while its content delivery network (CDN) ensures fast and reliable access to digital assets. The platform's global scale and advanced threat intelligence differentiate it, making it a critical infrastructure provider for many of the world's largest companies.

Pros

  • Unparalleled global network presence with numerous edge servers for superior performance and resilience.
  • Robust security suite including advanced DDoS mitigation, WAF, and bot management capabilities.
  • Highly scalable and reliable infrastructure capable of handling massive traffic spikes and data volumes.

Cons

  • Complexity of configuration and management can be challenging for organizations without dedicated expertise.
  • Pricing can be high, making it less accessible for small to medium-sized businesses.
  • Support response times can vary depending on the service level agreement.

Key features

  • Web Application Firewall (WAF)
  • DDoS Protection and Mitigation
  • Content Delivery Network (CDN)
  • Bot Manager
  • API Security

Integrations

AWSGoogle Cloud PlatformAzureSplunkServiceNowPalo Alto Networks

Target audience

Enterprises and large organizations requiring high-performance content delivery, robust cloud security, and application optimization at a global scale.


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Active Users

15K+

Founded

1998

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts/USA

Pricing Tiers

Application Security

Comprehensive suite of web application and API protection, including WAF, bot, and DDoS mitigation.

Custom

Cloud Computing

Distributed computing and storage for edge applications and workloads.

Custom

Content Delivery

Global content delivery network (CDN) for accelerating web and media experiences.

Custom


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