Akamai CDN

Spec sheet

Support

Akamai says technical experts provide product support 24/7.Read 1 Oct 2026 · akamai.com

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · akamai.com

Founded

1998Read 28 Sep 2026 · akamai.com

App and API performance

The CDN provides fast app and API performance enhanced by data and automation.Read 1 Oct 2026 · akamai.com

App API performance

Akamai offers app and API performance with data and automation.Read 27 Sep 2026 · akamai.com

Billing terms

The cloud offer states there are no surprise bills and no lock-in.Read 27 Sep 2026 · akamai.com

Cloud credits

Akamai Cloud offers US$100 in credits.Read 27 Sep 2026 · akamai.com

Cloud management

Cloud Manager manages cloud computing services.Read 27 Sep 2026 · akamai.com

Cloud marketplace

A cloud marketplace is listed among developer resources.Read 27 Sep 2026 · akamai.com

Company name

The page identifies the company as Akamai Technologies.Read 27 Sep 2026 · akamai.com

Control Center

Akamai Control Center manages CDN configurations along with delivery, edge, and security services.Read 1 Oct 2026 · akamai.com

Core function

Akamai’s CDN accelerates websites, applications, APIs, and media by caching and delivering content from locations closer to users.Read 1 Oct 2026 · akamai.com

Delivery services

Akamai lists Adaptive Media Delivery, Download Delivery, Cloud Wrapper, Media Services Live, and NetStorage as delivery services.Read 1 Oct 2026 · techdocs.akamai.com

Developer resources

The site provides a developer hub, GitHub repository, docs, and guides.Read 27 Sep 2026 · akamai.com

Device support

Media delivery is presented as working on any device.Read 27 Sep 2026 · akamai.com

Documentation

Akamai directs customers to TechDocs for product-specific configuration, integration, and troubleshooting guidance.Read 1 Oct 2026 · akamai.com

Edge capacity

Akamai states that its edge capacity exceeds 1 Pbps.Read 1 Oct 2026 · akamai.com

Free trials

The pricing navigation includes free trials.Read 27 Sep 2026 · akamai.com

Global scale

Akamai states that its CDN has more than 4,100 locations, over 1,200 networks, and spans more than 120 countries.Read 1 Oct 2026 · akamai.com

Image optimization

YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · akamai.com

Latency and reliability

Caching content closer to users reduces latency and improves reliability.Read 1 Oct 2026 · akamai.com

Media delivery

Akamai delivers streaming experiences to large audiences on any device.Read 1 Oct 2026 · akamai.com

Media protection

Akamai supports content access control, token-based protection, secure CDN delivery, and partner DRM integrations.Read 1 Oct 2026 · akamai.com

Origin shield

YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · akamai.com

Partner integrations

Akamai offers a technology partner ecosystem for integrating with, building on, and co-selling with Akamai.Read 1 Oct 2026 · akamai.com

Performance services

Akamai lists API Acceleration, DataStream 2, Global Traffic Management, Image & Video Manager, and Adaptive Acceleration as performance services.Read 1 Oct 2026 · techdocs.akamai.com

Sales support

Visitors can contact a sales consultant for questions or getting started.Read 27 Sep 2026 · akamai.com

Security compliance

Security Compliance is listed under Legal & Compliance resources.Read 27 Sep 2026 · akamai.com

Security products

The site lists DDoS Protection among cybersecurity offerings.Read 27 Sep 2026 · akamai.com

Technology partners

A Technology Partners Directory is available.Read 27 Sep 2026 · akamai.com

Training certifications

Akamai lists training and certifications as a resource.Read 27 Sep 2026 · akamai.com

Transparent pricing

Cloud pricing is described as transparent across every data center.Read 27 Sep 2026 · akamai.com

Unified security

Delivery, performance, and security operate on the same distributed platform so traffic can be accelerated, inspected, and protected in one edge workflow.Read 1 Oct 2026 · akamai.com

Plans and prices

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