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CDN market to hit USD $42.89bn as edge demand surges
Gaming

CDN market to hit USD $42.89bn as edge demand surges

Global CDN spending is forecast to soar from USD $27.25bn in 2025 to USD $42.89bn by 2030, driven by edge demand and performance pressure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Deutsche Telekom boosts API security with Akamai deal
Cloud Security

Deutsche Telekom boosts API security with Akamai deal

Deutsche Telekom Security taps Akamai's certified service scheme to bolster API defences and microsegmentation for high‑risk sectors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Visa & Akamai partner to secure rising AI shopping
Data Protection

Visa & Akamai partner to secure rising AI shopping

Visa teams with Akamai on new protocol to verify AI shopping agents, tackling a 300% surge in bot traffic and rising eCommerce fraud risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Akamai & Visa join forces to secure AI shopping
Digital Transformation

Akamai & Visa join forces to secure AI shopping

Akamai and Visa are teaming up to secure AI shopping agents, blending edge security with payment checks to tackle fraud in agentic commerce.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Akamai & Zuplo partner to enhance AccuWeather API delivery
Data Analytics

Akamai & Zuplo partner to enhance AccuWeather API delivery

Akamai and Zuplo have teamed up to enhance AccuWeather's API delivery, speeding access and boosting reliability of weather data worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Akamai acquires Fermyon to boost serverless edge computing
Edge Computing

Akamai acquires Fermyon to boost serverless edge computing

Akamai has acquired Fermyon to enhance its serverless edge computing, enabling faster, cost-efficient cloud-native app deployment closer to users.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
CNCF brings AI discipline to Kubernetes deployments
Virtualisation

CNCF brings AI discipline to Kubernetes deployments

The CNCF has launched a Certified Kubernetes AI Conformance Program to set open standards for deploying AI workloads across platforms.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Crossplane graduates CNCF, ranking in top 10% of projects
Virtualisation

Crossplane graduates CNCF, ranking in top 10% of projects

The graduation marks a milestone with widespread enterprise adoption and over 3,000 contributors supporting multi-cloud platform engineering.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Infoblox unveils new Universal DDI features for AI-ready networks
Software-as-a-Service

Infoblox unveils new Universal DDI features for AI-ready networks

Infoblox has enhanced its Universal DDI suite with new AI-ready features, boosting network resilience and management for over 200 firms including Fortune 500s.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Akamai & NVIDIA launch global edge AI platform for real-time use
Robotics

Akamai & NVIDIA launch global edge AI platform for real-time use

Akamai and NVIDIA have launched Akamai Inference Cloud, a global edge AI platform delivering real-time, low-latency AI inference closer to users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Akamai launches global edge AI cloud with NVIDIA for fast inference
Robotics

Akamai launches global edge AI cloud with NVIDIA for fast inference

Akamai launches Inference Cloud with NVIDIA, offering global edge AI for faster, scalable AI inference across 20 locations worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Aryaka revamps partner programme to boost global channel growth
Firewalls

Aryaka revamps partner programme to boost global channel growth

Aryaka has launched a revamped partner programme to accelerate global channel growth, boosting support and incentives for distributors and resellers worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
APIContext appoints Lelah Manz as Chair to lead global growth
Unified Communications

APIContext appoints Lelah Manz as Chair to lead global growth

APIContext has named Lelah Manz as Chair to drive its global growth and expand its platform in the rapidly evolving API monitoring and resilience market.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Akamai & Apiiro expand partnership for unified app security
Firewalls

Akamai & Apiiro expand partnership for unified app security

Akamai and Apiiro have expanded their partnership to offer a unified application security platform, enhancing risk management and speeding up remediation for enterprises.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Akamai unveils managed service to optimise API performance
Digital Transformation

Akamai unveils managed service to optimise API performance

Akamai launches Managed Service for API Performance to deliver continuous optimisation and expert support for complex, multicloud API environments worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Akamai launches unified global partner program with local benefits
Partner Programmes

Akamai launches unified global partner program with local benefits

Akamai launches Partner Connect, a unified global programme offering local benefits, simpler engagement, and tailored incentives for diverse partners worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

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Akamai & Seraphic partner to bolster Zero Trust security tools
Firewalls

Akamai & Seraphic partner to bolster Zero Trust security tools

Akamai and Seraphic have partnered to integrate secure enterprise browser technology with Zero Trust security, enhancing protection for AI, SaaS and private apps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025