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Akamai acquires Kubernetes cloud storage start-up Ondat

Content delivery network provider Akamai is acquiring Kubernetes cloud storage firm Ondat to bolster its Cloud Connected distributed platform.

Akamai sees Ondat’s cloud-native platform and persistent storage capabilities as a powerful tool to add to its edge cloud services portfolio.

The company’s Cloud Connected platform emerged from its acquisition of cloud hosting platform Linode in February 2022. The buyout of Ondat further facilitates this shift towards...

14 March 2023 | Cloud

Akamai launches edge platform and expands its cloud network

Akamai, a content delivery network (CDN) provider, has launched a distributed cloud and edge platform designed to securely keep data close to the source.

The Akamai Connected Cloud is designed to create a “continuum of compute from core to edge”, allowing customers to efficiently build and deploy workloads needing near-instant latency and global reach.

As part of building the new platform, the company is expanding its core and distributed sites to bring greater reach...

21 February 2023 | Applications

Akamai invests in Macrometa for joint edge cloud platform

Akamai, a content delivery network (CDN) provider, has invested in edge services provider Macrometa as the two partner to integrate their services.

By combining Akamai’s cloud infrastructure with Macrometa’s global data network, the two companies give developers the option to build enterprise applications that can utilise edge services.

The joint partnership will support enterprise customers looking to develop and run applications or APIs across the cloud and edge....

12 November 2022 | Content Delivery

Akamai’s edge computing upgrades expand possibilities for developers

Akamai, a content delivery network services provider, has unveiled upgrades to its EdgeWorkers platform in an effort to help companies create and deliver better user experiences at the edge.

The enhancements include more flexibility for EdgeWorkers, making it easier for developers to deploy code at the edge.

New resource tiers offer developers a choice by packaging CPU and memory, along with commensurate pricing options, to best fit their needs. The two tiers -...

17 June 2021 | Applications

Akamai bolsters its edge security offerings with Asavie acquisition

Akamai is bolstering its edge security offerings with the acquisition of Irish tech firm Asavie.

Asavie specialises in mobile, IoT, and security solutions. The company’s clients include the likes of AT&T, Verizon, Microsoft, Samsung, Vodafone, and Telefonica.

Dr Tom Leighton, CEO and Co-Founder of Akamai, said:

“We believe the addition of Asavie will help Akamai’s carrier partners address enterprise and mid-market customer demand for IoT and mobile...

27 October 2020 | Platforms

Akamai helps developers to build microservices at the edge

Akamai’s latest platform update helps developers to build innovative microservices at the edge.

The company is known for running one of the world’s largest Content Delivery Networks (CDN) but has recognised a shift to a “builder culture” from its customers which has led it to double-down on its edge computing solutions.

While edge computing is gaining traction due to exciting new advancements in areas like AI and the IoT, Akamai has technically been a player for...