Akamai Technologies
Akamai Technologies is a global leader in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and content delivery services, operating a massively distributed edge network across more than 130 countries. The company provides a comprehensive platform for enterprises to build, secure, and accelerate digital experiences and high-performance applications. Its core value proposition centers on leveraging deep visibility into internet traffic to protect against cyber threats while optimizing low-latency workloads from the core to the edge.
Financials
Based on Q1 2026 filing
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Security
primaryProvides defense-in-depth solutions to safeguard enterprise data, applications, and APIs across hybrid cloud environments. The portfolio includes web application firewalls, bot management, DDoS protection, and Zero Trust network security.
Akamai Guardicore Platform, Firewall for AI, API Security, App & API Protector, Bot Manager, Prolexic
Global enterprises, Financial institutions, Government agencies, E-commerce retailers
Cloud Computing
majorOffers a continuum of cloud infrastructure services including compute, storage, and networking for developers to build and deploy scalable applications. These services focus on reducing latency by distributing workloads across core and edge infrastructure.
Akamai App Platform, Akamai Inference Cloud, EdgeWorkers, NetStorage, Cloudlets
Software developers, Gaming companies, Media streaming providers, AI application developers
Delivery
majorFocuses on web and mobile performance optimization and media delivery strategies to ensure rapid response times and high-quality video streaming. The segment addresses global reach requirements and reduces internet-related infrastructure costs for content providers.
Download Delivery, Adaptive Media Delivery, Global Traffic Management, Real-User Monitoring
Broadcasters, Video game publishers, Software companies, Digital media publishers
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Competitive Position
A leading provider of edge security and delivery with one of the world's most distributed global networks, increasingly competing with hyperscale cloud providers.
Geographies
North America, Europe, Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Latin America
Customer Segments
Enterprise, Government, SMB
Upstream Dependencies
Hardware manufacturers, Semiconductor companies (GPUs), Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Data center facility providers
Downstream Customers
E-commerce platforms, Financial services firms, Media and entertainment conglomerates, Public sector entities
Competitors & Partners
Competitors
Cloudflare, Inc.
NET
Direct competitor in CDN, security, and edge computing
F5, Inc.
FFIV
Competitor in application security and edge services.
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
PANW
Competitor in network security and Zero Trust
Amazon
AMZN
Hyperscale cloud and CDN competitor
Fastly, Inc.
FSLY
Competitor in edge cloud and delivery
Alphabet Inc.
GOOGL
Hyperscale cloud competitor
Partners
Nvidia
NVDA
GPU provider for AI inference and video transcoding services
Microsoft
MSFT
Channel partner and marketplace provider
Deloitte
System integrator and channel partner
Kyndryl Holdings
KD
Channel partner
Subsidiaries
Linode
Cloud computing infrastructure provider (implied by compute platform description)
Guardicore
Microsegmentation and Zero Trust security provider
Noname Security
API security vendor acquired in 2024
Neosec
API security and behavioral analytics company
Fermyon Technologies
Serverless WebAssembly company acquired in 2025
Akamai Technologies FAQ
Common questions about Akamai Technologies
Akamai Technologies is a global leader in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and content delivery services, operating a massively distributed edge network across more than 130 countries. The company provides a comprehensive platform for enterprises to build, secure, and accelerate digital experiences and high-performance applications. Its core value proposition centers on leveraging deep visibility into internet traffic to protect against cyber threats while optimizing low-latency workloads from the core to the edge.
Akamai Technologies (AKAM) has a market capitalization of $21.9B and trades on NASDAQ.
Akamai Technologies generated $4.3B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $435.2M, representing a net margin of 10.2%. Gross margin stands at 58.3%, with free cash flow of $1.1B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Akamai Technologies's key competitors include Cloudflare, F5, Inc. Common Stock, Palo Alto Networks, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Akamai Technologies has approximately 10,250 employees.