Welcome to the Akamai Overview section. Akamai is a global leader in content delivery network (CDN) services, providing high-performance, high-availability delivery of web content and applications. In this guide, we will cover the basics of Akamai and its services.
What is Akamai?
Akamai is a cloud platform that helps businesses deliver fast, secure, and reliable web experiences. With a vast network of servers around the world, Akamai can quickly deliver content to users no matter where they are located.
Key Features
- Global Reach: Akamai has a network of servers in over 100 countries, ensuring fast delivery of content to users worldwide.
- Performance: Akamai's network is optimized for high-speed content delivery, reducing latency and improving user experience.
- Security: Akamai offers a range of security solutions to protect against DDoS attacks, data breaches, and other threats.
- Analytics: Akamai provides detailed analytics to help businesses understand their audience and optimize their content delivery.
How Akamai Works
Akamai uses a network of edge servers to cache and deliver content to users. When a user requests content, Akamai's intelligent routing system determines the best server to deliver the content from, based on factors like server load, network congestion, and user location.
Use Cases
Akamai is used by a wide range of businesses, including:
- E-commerce: Akamai helps e-commerce sites deliver fast, reliable shopping experiences.
- Media: Akamai provides high-quality streaming for video and audio content.
- Financial Services: Akamai helps financial institutions ensure secure, high-performance online services.
Learn More
For more information on Akamai and its services, please visit our Developer Guides.
