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Akamai Cloud for AI, Applications, and Agents
Run AI with rapid, GPU-powered inference and edge-native compute at global scale
Access NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 6000 Blackwell GPUs optimized for distributed AI inference.
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Cloud infrastructure for AI inference and agentic AI at the edge
Agentic AI and inference are latency-sensitive and user-facing. Akamai Cloud runs GPU-accelerated AI on a globally distributed platform with built-in security and delivery so applications respond in real time and scale safely across edge and cloud.
Run agentic AI faster, everywhere
Build, secure, and scale AI-driven apps on the world’s most distributed cloud, running workloads closer to users for low latency, security, and global scale.
Build open. Run anywhere.
Operate cloud native apps with open standards and interoperable architecture — avoid lock-in, integrate with existing clouds, and extend workloads without penalties.
Scale AI without runaway cloud costs and egress fees
Run AI and cloud workloads with predictable, transparent pricing. Reduce egress fees, control spend, and scale without the surprise costs common on hyperscalers.
Cloud within milliseconds of your users by default
Akamai Cloud runs on one of the world’s most distributed platforms, placing compute, data, and AI inference closer to end users than any other cloud.
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Akamai Cloud core
Everything you need to build and run modern applications — delivered on a distributed cloud.
- Akamai Inference Cloud
- Compute
- Storage
- Networking
- Serverless
- Cloud Native
- Database
Akamai Inference Cloud
Provides scalable, secure, and low-latency AI inference globally to power the impending wave of physical and agentic AI.
Akamai Inference Cloud
Turn trained models into real-time intelligence that performs securely at global scale.
Compute
Deploy VMs across a globally distributed cloud with GPU instances, Dedicated CPU, Shared CPU, and High Memory options. Choose the right VM shapes for your workload based on the price-performance profile you need.
CPU
Match Shared CPU, Dedicated CPU, or High Memory compute plans to your applications’ needs and budget.
GPU
Parallel process workloads including machine learning, scientific computing, and video processing.
Accelerated Compute
Optimize performance with ASICs and NETINT VPUs for faster media transcoding.
Storage
Designed to help unify data and simplify operations, Akamai Cloud storage supports app development and data-driven insights. Purpose-built for the edge, it offers scalable, secure, high-performance storage to balance reliability and cost efficiency.
Object Storage
Store your data for high availability, durability, or distribution.
Block Storage
Easily add highly available and scalable storage capacity to your instance.
Backups
Protect your data with redundant local backups.
Networking
Built to help connect and protect distributed applications, Akamai Cloud networking services include DNS, load balancing, firewall capabilities, and private networking to support the delivery of reliable, scalable services across global infrastructure.
Cloud Firewall
Secure your network and create rules that only allow network traffic on selected ports & protocols.
DNS Manager
A comprehensive interface within our Cloud Manager that gives you complete oversight of DNS records.
NodeBalancers
Provides Layer 4 and Layer 7 HTTP regional load balancing of your services on compute instances.
Private Networking
Create a private Layer 3 network for secure communication between your computing instances.
Serverless
Ship code fast without managing infrastructure. Write serverless functions and let the platform handle scale, capacity, and availability. Akamai runs serverless across a massively distributed edge and cloud so your logic executes closer to users, data, and real-world traffic.
Akamai Functions
Build and run modern apps and AI with rapid, highly distributed serverless functions.
EdgeWorkers
Execute JavaScript functions at the edge to optimize site performance and customize web experiences.
Cloud Native
Run AI-powered and cloud native applications on managed Kubernetes with a pre-configured open source stack enabling multicloud architectures. Accelerate model deployment, APIs, and services without the operational overhead of running Kubernetes yourself.
LKE: Managed Kubernetes Engine
Managed K8s container orchestration engine for containerized workloads.
App Platform
Deploy powerful cloud-native applications on Kubernetes in minutes with automated infrastructure.
Database
Quickly deploy a new database and defer management tasks like configurations, availability, disaster recovery, backups, and data replication.
Managed Databases
Fully managed database service for MySQL and PostgreSQL. Deploy a managed database cluster in production.
Akamai’s transformation from CDN to distributed cloud provider
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Secure your workloads with Akamai Security
Akamai delivers the critical infrastructure enterprises need to build, secure, and scale real-time AI inference and agentic AI applications. Akamai Cloud is uniquely integrated with Akamai’s global security platform to run AI with confidence at scale.
Next steps
Pricing
Save up to 50% compared to legacy hyperscalers while you scale your apps and workloads to meet user demands.
Akamai GitHub repo
Explore open source projects, APIs, and hands-on examples that help developers experiment and run production-ready applications across cloud, edge, and AI.
Support experience
Expert advice and assistance whenever you need it from our award-winning support team.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Akamai Cloud?
Akamai Cloud is a globally distributed public cloud platform built into Akamai’s intelligent edge network. Unlike centralized hyperscalers, it runs compute and AI inference closer to users, delivering lower latency, built-in security support, and predictable performance by default.
What workloads is Akamai Cloud best suited for?
Akamai Cloud is ideal for low-latency AI inference, real-time applications, media delivery, personalization, security workloads, and modern web and API services that benefit from running closer to end users across cloud and edge.
Does Akamai Cloud support AI and GPU workloads?
Yes. Akamai Cloud includes GPU cloud instances designed for AI inference workloads. Akamai Inference Cloud enables teams to run models closer to users, reducing latency and cost with low egress fees while scaling inference globally across a distributed platform. https://www.akamai.com/products/gpu
Can I use Akamai Cloud alongside other clouds?
Yes. Akamai Cloud is open by design and built to complement existing cloud environments in support of multicloud architectures. Teams can integrate Akamai Cloud with hyperscalers to run workloads closer to users without vendor lock-in or forced migrations.
How does Akamai Cloud improve performance and security by default?
Akamai Cloud is built into an intelligent global edge network that screens malicious traffic and optimizes application performance automatically. Security and performance are not add-ons but core capabilities of the platform.
Where is Akamai Cloud deployed globally?
Akamai Cloud runs on one of the world’s most distributed platforms, spanning thousands of locations across hundreds of cities and countries. This architecture places compute within milliseconds of end users worldwide. https://www.akamai.com/why-akamai/global-infrastructure
Is Akamai Cloud cost-effective compared to hyperscalers?
Yes. Akamai Cloud is designed for cost efficiency with transparent pricing and low egress fees. This helps teams control costs as they scale AI, media, and performance-sensitive workloads globally. https://www.akamai.com/cloud/pricing
How do developers get started with Akamai Cloud?
Developers sign up to Akamai and start a free account. They can also get started through Akamai’s APIs, SDKs, and examples available on GitHub. Akamai is also a proud maintainer of the CNCF Spin and SpinKube project and offers the open source App Platform to help developers build an IDP more easily. These tools make it easy to build, test, and deploy applications across cloud, edge, and AI workloads. https://github.com/akamai-developers
Is Akamai Cloud a full public cloud or just edge compute?
Akamai Cloud is a full public cloud platform with compute, storage, networking, Kubernetes, serverless, and AI services delivered on a globally distributed architecture.