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Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM) regularly issues news as a cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online. Its announcements highlight developments across security, content delivery, cloud computing, and AI, reflecting the company’s focus on distributed infrastructure and edge-based services.
News items often cover financial results, such as quarterly earnings releases furnished via Form 8-K, where Akamai reports revenue across security, delivery, and cloud computing categories and provides commentary on product momentum. Investors can follow updates on revenue mix, cloud infrastructure services, and the performance of security offerings through these releases and associated investor conference call announcements.
Akamai also publishes product and platform news, including the launch and evolution of Akamai Inference Cloud, a platform designed to extend AI inference from core data centers to the edge of the internet using NVIDIA AI infrastructure. Related stories describe early traction for Inference Cloud and real-world use cases in video, personalization, customer support, and consumer products.
Additional news focuses on cloud and security initiatives, such as Akamai Cloud achieving FedRAMP High Ready status for government-focused cloud services, and on partnerships and ecosystem programs like the ISV Catalyst program for independent software vendors. Strategic collaborations, for example with Visa on Trusted Agent Protocol for agentic commerce or with partners such as Zuplo to support API delivery and monetization, also feature in Akamai’s news flow.
Visitors to this AKAM news page can review these types of updates in one place, including earnings announcements, product launches, security and compliance milestones, partner program developments, and corporate transactions disclosed in press releases and SEC-related communications.
Akamai Technologies, Inc. released its State of the Internet/Security report, highlighting a significant rise in cyber threats to financial services in 2020. Credential stuffing attacks surged to 193 billion globally, with 3.4 billion targeting financial organizations, marking a 45% year-over-year increase. Web application attacks reached nearly 6.3 billion, with financial services seeing a 62% rise. The report also analyzed phishing kits, revealing the Kr3pto kit targeted 11 UK banks, while Ex-Robotos focused on corporate phishing. The findings emphasize the growing risk of cyber threats in the financial sector.
Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM) reported robust Q1 2021 financial results with revenue of $843 million, marking a 10% year-over-year increase. Strong growth was seen in the Security Technology Group with revenue at $310 million, up 29%. The Edge Technology Group generated $532 million, a 2% increase. GAAP net income rose 26% to $156 million, with GAAP EPS at $0.94. Adjusted EBITDA reached $375 million, up 15%, highlighting a healthy operational margin.
Cash from operations was $250 million, representing 30% of revenue.
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Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) announced a conference call scheduled for May 4, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. ET, to discuss its first quarter 2021 financial results. The call will include management's forward-looking financial guidance and will be accessible via Akamai's Investor Relations page. The live dial-in numbers are (844) 578-9671 for the U.S. and (508) 637-5655 internationally. Replay details will be available for two weeks post-call. Upcoming financial results will be reported on August 3, 2021, November 2, 2021, and February 15, 2022.
Akamai Technologies has appointed Sharon Y. Bowen to its Board of Directors effective April 2, 2021. Bowen, a distinguished expert in finance and law, has served on the board of Intercontinental Exchange since December 2017 and held positions at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Her extensive background in corporate governance and strategic alliances is expected to bolster Akamai's leadership amid evolving regulatory conditions. She expressed enthusiasm about contributing to Akamai's mission of securing digital experiences.
Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) announced the launch of its Vaccine Edge solution for Salesforce Vaccine Cloud, facilitating effective online COVID-19 vaccine distribution for various organizations. This technology ensures fast page load times and manages traffic surges by routing users to a waiting room during high demand. Vaccine Edge includes built-in DDoS protection to enhance security. The solution is now operational in the U.S. and Canada, aiding government agencies and healthcare providers in managing vaccination appointments.
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM) announced the upcoming retirement of chairman Frederic V. Salerno effective June 3, 2021. Daniel R. Hesse, an existing board member and chair of the ESG committee, will succeed him. Salerno has been with Akamai since 2002, contributing significantly to its growth from a $300 million market cap to over $16 billion today. Hesse, a former CEO of Sprint, aims to enhance Akamai’s commitment to corporate responsibility. CEO Tom Leighton acknowledged Salerno’s pivotal leadership over the last two decades.
Akamai Technologies has launched Akamai MFA, a phish-proof multi-factor authentication solution utilizing FIDO2 standards. This innovation enables enterprises to implement secure authentication without managing hardware keys, lowering costs and complexity. The solution operates through a smartphone app, enhancing user experience while ensuring robust security. Deployed on the Akamai Intelligent Edge Platform, Akamai MFA integrates with major identity providers and is available now, allowing organizations to activate a 60-day trial for evaluation.
On March 16, 2021, MilliporeSigma, Akamai Technologies (AKAM), Synopsys (SNPS), and Uber (UBER) signed significant power purchase agreements with Enel Green Power for a combined 111 MW of renewable energy from the Azure Sky wind project in Texas. This aggregation deal allows companies with smaller energy needs to jointly procure renewable energy, promoting sustainability goals. MilliporeSigma will source 68 MW, Akamai 18 MW, Synopsys 15 MW, and Uber 10 MW of the total capacity. The project aims to generate approximately 430,000 MWh annually, equivalent to the energy consumption of about 40,000 US homes.
Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) announces a strategic partnership with Queue-it to tackle traffic surges in COVID-19 vaccine registration. The collaboration introduces the Akamai Vaccine Edge, which redirects excess traffic to a waiting room, providing users with their queue status and estimated wait time. This solution aims to enhance user experience, ensuring fairness and reducing stress during registration. Vaccine Edge is designed for quick deployment and emphasizes compliance with privacy regulations. Already in use across several U.S. states and Canadian provinces, it showcases the potential of edge computing to manage high-demand scenarios.