Akamai Technologies launches Cloud Inference platform to boost AI performance

From Nasdaq: 2025-03-28 12:21:00

Akamai Technologies, Inc. recently launched Akamai Cloud Inference, a new distributed edge platform using predictive models and large language models. This solution aims to enhance AI performance by running applications closer to end users, providing up to 3x better throughput and reducing latency by up to 2.5x.

The launch of Akamai Cloud Inference is expected to boost Akamai’s stock performance as it expands its cloud computing capabilities. With over 4,200 points of presence in 130 countries, Akamai Connected Cloud offers improved security and scalability, leading to higher revenues and potentially driving the stock price upward.

Akamai’s stock has fallen 25.1% in the past year, contrasting with the industry’s 6.8% growth. Despite this, the company’s cloud-optimization solutions and edge network infrastructure position it well for future growth. Currently ranked #4 (Sell) by Zacks, Akamai faces competition from industry peers like InterDigital and Arista Networks, which offer innovative solutions and higher growth expectations.



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