Akamai and AT&T Extend Relationship Through 2023

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Akamai and AT&T have renewed their partnership, extending their collaboration through 2023. This agreement allows AT&T's business customers global access to Akamai's cloud and network services, including security solutions such as Enterprise Application Access and Enterprise Threat Protector. The two companies have been working together since 2012, with AT&T now recognized as the largest global provider of Akamai's security offerings. The partnership aims to enhance the security and performance of customers' digital businesses across various industries.

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• Extended partnership with AT&T through 2023 strengthens business relationship.
• AT&T recognized as the largest global provider of Akamai's security solutions.
• Continued access to Akamai's cloud and network services enhances customer security and performance.

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM) and AT&T are extending their business relationship through 2023. This renewed agreement continues to give AT&T business customers around the world access to Akamai services as part of AT&T's comprehensive portfolio of cloud and network services.

This is the second renewal of work between Akamai and AT&T. They began working together in 2012, and extended the relationship in 2017. During that time, AT&T has become the largest global provider of Akamai's security solutions, which include its Enterprise Application Access (EAA) and Enterprise Threat Protector products, providing secure, controlled access to apps for remote workers, and secure web gateways, respectively.

Both companies will continue to help enhance the security, performance and scale of customers' digital businesses across a host of industries, including retail, finance, entertainment, manufacturing and the public sector among others.

"The ability to conduct business online is more important than ever, and the ability to do so demands reliable business solutions with scale and performance," said Mo Katibeh, Chief Product and Platform Officer at AT&T Business. "AT&T's network and comprehensive portfolio of business solutions combined with Akamai's edge platform deliver the capabilities to meet the extraordinary demands of today's unique environment."

"Akamai's renewed agreement with AT&T underscores the strong and productive relationship that our two organizations have fostered and the benefits it brings to customers," said Tom Leighton, CEO and co-founder, Akamai. "Over the years, we've helped businesses around the world realize the advantages that come with Akamai's edge delivery capabilities being deployed deep into AT&T's IP network combined with its host of business solutions that cover a range of industries where online performance, security and reliability are critical."

About Akamai
Akamai secures and delivers digital experiences for the world's largest companies. Akamai's intelligent edge platform surrounds everything, from the enterprise to the cloud, so customers and their businesses can be fast, smart, and secure. Top brands globally rely on Akamai to help them realize competitive advantage through agile solutions that extend the power of their multi-cloud architectures. Akamai keeps decisions, apps and experiences closer to users than anyone — and attacks and threats far away. Akamai's portfolio of edge security, web and mobile performance, enterprise access and video delivery solutions is supported by unmatched customer service, analytics and 24/7/365 monitoring. To learn why the world's top brands trust Akamai, visit www.akamai.com, blogs.akamai.com, or @Akamai on Twitter. You can find our global contact information at www.akamai.com/locations.

Akamai Contacts:
Chris Nicholson 
Media Relations 
+1 617-444-2987 
cnichols@akamai.com

Tom Barth 
Investor Relations 
+1 617-274-7130 
tbarth@akamai.com

 

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FAQ

What does the renewed agreement between Akamai and AT&T entail?

The renewed agreement allows AT&T's business customers worldwide to access Akamai's cloud and network services, including security solutions.

How long is the new partnership between Akamai and AT&T?

The partnership between Akamai and AT&T has been extended through 2023.

What security solutions are provided by Akamai to AT&T?

Akamai provides AT&T with security solutions, including Enterprise Application Access and Enterprise Threat Protector.

When did Akamai and AT&T first start working together?

Akamai and AT&T began their partnership in 2012.

What industries benefit from the Akamai and AT&T partnership?

Industries such as retail, finance, entertainment, manufacturing, and the public sector benefit from the partnership.