Akamai announces Inference Cloud platform in Regulation FD 8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. furnished a Form 8-K under Regulation FD to announce the launch of Akamai Inference Cloud, a platform enabling AI inferencing at the edge of the internet.

The related press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference. The announcement was made on October 28, 2025.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 7.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

October 28, 2025

AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

000-27275

04-3432319

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

145 Broadway

Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 444-3000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value			AKAM			Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 28, 2025, Akamai Technologies, Inc. issued a press release announcing the launch of Akamai Inference Cloud, a platform enabling AI inferencing at the edge of the internet. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press release dated October 28, 2025
104						Cover page interactive data file (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated:			October 28, 2025						AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
									/s/ Aaron S. Ahola
									Aaron S. Ahola, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What did Akamai (AKAM) announce in its 8-K?

Akamai announced the launch of Akamai Inference Cloud, a platform for AI inferencing at the edge of the internet.

When did Akamai announce Akamai Inference Cloud?

The announcement was made on October 28, 2025.

What SEC form did Akamai file?

Akamai filed a Form 8-K under Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

Where can I read more details about the launch?

Details are in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference.

What is Akamai’s trading symbol and exchange?

Akamai’s common stock trades under AKAM on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

What class of securities are registered by Akamai?

Common Stock, $.01 par value, trading under the symbol AKAM.