Akamai Technologies

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in content delivery network (CDN), cybersecurity, DDoS mitigation, and cloud services, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1998 by MIT professors Tom Leighton and Danny Lewin, Akamai's beginnings lie in solving the internet congestion challenge posed by World Wide Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee at MIT in 1995. The company has transformed from a content delivery pioneer into a comprehensive cloud and security platform that powers and protects life online.

Today, Akamai operates the Intelligent Platform, a distributed cloud computing platform with approximately 365,000 servers across more than 135 countries, making it one of the world's most distributed edge networks. The company has successfully evolved its business model, with security and cloud computing now generating two-thirds of revenue, whereas delivery provided two-thirds of revenue as recently as five years ago. In 2024, security products delivered the majority of Akamai's revenue for the first time in the company's nearly three-decade history, growing 16% year over year to more than $2 billion.

Akamai reported 2024 annual revenue of $3.99 billion, up 5% year-over-year, with projections of $4.05-$4.20 billion for 2025. The company employs approximately 10,700 people globally and serves as a critical infrastructure provider for the internet, helping deliver, optimize, and secure online content and applications for major enterprises worldwide. Under the leadership of CEO and co-founder Dr. Tom Leighton, who has served as CEO since 2013, Akamai continues to innovate in cloud computing, edge services, and cybersecurity solutions.