Akamai

Akamai is a cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online. Its services span content delivery, cybersecurity, DDoS mitigation and cloud computing, delivered to enterprises across a range of industries. The company operates in more than 135 countries and serves billions of users every day.

Its technical work concentrates on several domains: cybersecurity, cloud computing, content delivery networks, DDoS mitigation, edge computing, application performance optimisation, web and mobile performance, and infrastructure security. Products include content delivery network services delivered via a widely distributed cloud computing platform; security services that protect applications and infrastructure against cyber threats; DDoS mitigation services; and a cloud and edge computing platform that allows businesses to run workloads closer to users.

Akamai's stated purpose is to help enterprises succeed in an increasingly complex digital landscape, with an emphasis on innovation in cloud computing, security and content delivery. The company positions itself as a provider trusted by leading organisations and works with enterprises across industries on web and mobile digital experiences and online business.