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Akamai Technologies, Inc. reports developments in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and content delivery for enterprises, public-sector customers, media operators, and digital businesses. The company describes its business through Security, Delivery and other cloud applications, and Cloud Infrastructure Services, including Akamai Cloud and edge-based infrastructure.
Recurring updates include quarterly financial results, API security capabilities such as Security Posture Center and code-to-runtime mapping, brand-impersonation protection through Akamai Brand Guardian, threat research from State of the Internet reports, and partner or contract activity involving compute, streaming analytics, application delivery, and public-sector procurement.
Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM) and Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) have unveiled Media Services Live 5 (MSL5), a next-generation live streaming platform. The enhanced solution, running on Akamai Cloud, delivers improved video streaming capabilities with reduced latency, greater reliability, and consistent performance.
Key features include faster performance with low-latency HLS delivery of 5-7 seconds, an expanded DVR window from 30 minutes to 12 hours, streamlined user experience with 5-second stream provisioning, and precision event tools for highlight creation. The platform specifically targets the growing live sports streaming market, where platforms are investing heavily in content rights.
Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) has announced a strategic partnership with Aptum, a managed hybrid cloud services provider. The collaboration, formalized through the Akamai Partner Program, will enable Aptum to provide day 0-2 services to joint customers using Akamai Cloud.
The partnership aims to help businesses streamline cloud migration, accelerate cloud-native application development, and optimize cloud costs. Aptum's vendor-agnostic approach and flexible consulting services will complement Akamai's cloud computing capabilities, particularly benefiting SMB and enterprise customers focused on cloud repatriation and sustainable operations.
The alliance also strengthens offerings for technology services distributors (TSDs) and their sub-agents, creating new opportunities to deliver comprehensive cloud solutions across various industries.
Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with revenue reaching $1.043 billion, up 7% year-over-year. The company's performance was driven by robust growth in security and cloud computing segments, with Security revenue up 11% to $552 million and Cloud Infrastructure Services revenue surging 30% to $71 million.
The company reported GAAP EPS of $0.71 (down 17% YoY) and non-GAAP EPS of $1.73 (up 9% YoY). Cash flow from operations was strong at $459 million, representing 44% of revenue. Akamai also conducted significant share repurchases, buying back 3.9 million shares for $300 million.
Based on strong performance, Akamai raised its full-year 2025 guidance, projecting revenue between $4.135-$4.205 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $6.60-$6.80.
Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) has released its State of the Internet (SOTI) Ransomware Report 2025, revealing emerging cybersecurity threats and trends. The report highlights a new quadruple extortion tactic in ransomware campaigns, which combines traditional data encryption with DDoS attacks and third-party harassment to pressure victims.
Key findings include the role of GenAI and LLMs in increasing ransomware attack frequency, the evolution of hacktivist groups using RaaS platforms, and the revelation that the TrickBot malware family has extorted over $724 million in cryptocurrency since 2016. The report also examines legal frameworks and emphasizes the importance of Zero Trust and microsegmentation strategies in building ransomware resilience.
Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) has been recognized as a Customer Favorite in Forrester's Wave™: Zero Trust Platforms Q3 2025 report. The company received top scores in three key criteria: Segmentation and Control, Pricing flexibility and transparency, and Supporting services and offerings.
The report highlights Akamai's streamlined segmentation process, customer-centric approach, and comprehensive supporting services. According to Forrester, Akamai's pricing structure stands out for its simplicity, offering a single contract structure across various deployment types. The company's Zero Trust architecture enables organizations to manage risk across fragmented environments by focusing on identity-based access and precise segmentation.
Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM), a leading cybersecurity and cloud computing company, has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call for Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. ET.
The call will cover Q2 2025 financial results and may include forward-looking guidance. Investors can access the call through dial-in numbers (U.S.: 833-634-5020, International: 412-902-4238) or via live webcast on Akamai's Investor Relations website. A replay will be available for two weeks following the conference.
Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) has announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors. Janaki Akella, former Google executive and current board member at Southern Company, Sallie Mae Corporation, and Fractal Analytics, brings expertise in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and AI. Bas Burger, CEO of BT International, contributes extensive experience in global business transformation and go-to-market strategies.
The strategic appointments align with Akamai's focus on expanding its cloud computing presence and strengthening its cybersecurity leadership. Both directors will provide valuable insights for the company's transformation and growth initiatives, particularly in leveraging AI technologies and expanding global market presence.
Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) has announced significant enhancements to its API Security solution to combat evolving cyber threats. The key improvements include the launch of the first-ever managed service specifically for API security, integration with code repositories for pre-launch risk detection, and a new compliance dashboard for monitoring security standards.
The company has received strong customer validation from various sectors, including insurance, software, and healthcare. Additionally, Akamai's security solutions have earned three prestigious industry recognitions: the 2025 Global InfoSec Award, the AI Tech Award for Security & Privacy, and leadership position in the 2025 Cloud WAAP CyberRisk Validation Report with a 0% false positive rate across 1,360+ attacks tested.