Akamai Reviews

We use Akamai services to handle the overflow of our own CDN on international deliveries of our own content.

It is complementary used because the reach of our company is solely accountable for the Southern Cone, and a node in the US.

The worldwide reach of the Akamai CDN is one of the key values of this CDN and the agreements worldwide that they keep running.

Local connectivity would be great linked to our own telecom/Cablevision CDN, as we are a key player for Internet access in Argentina for final users of mobile, DSL, cable, and FTTH users. 

Akamai is useful for web content delivery in business because it helps improve speed, reliability, and security. Caching content closer to users reduces latency and improves load times. This is especially important for businesses like Azure, as it enhances the user experience and ensures content is delivered efficiently. Additionally, Akamai's security solutions help protect against cyber threats like DDoS attacks.

The most valuable feature in managing web traffic has been the ability to handle vertical scaling effectively. I appreciate the integration with Oracle business, but what stands out are the new capabilities and possibilities within Akamai's products. These enhancements are what I like the most.

One area for improvement with Akamai could be pricing.

Smaller companies may find Akamai less sustainable and scalable compared to larger enterprises.

Deploying Akamai can vary in ease depending on the technical requirements. While it is generally straightforward, some cases may encounter technical difficulties, particularly in complex security setups. The difficulty lies in integrating Akamai's solutions with the specific security needs of the organization.

Companies need to pay for an Akamai license, which can be yearly or monthly. It is not overly expensive but not the cheapest option available.

My experience with Akamai in improving website security has been good. They are well-regarded for their technology, especially in their main area of expertise. However, expanding into other areas is a bit tough because people mainly know them for what they are already famous for. We're working on showing that they are effective in other technologies too.

Akamai's cloud security solutions have positively impacted our organization. While the market perception might not fully reflect their effectiveness, their products are highly regarded. This perception challenge may stem from Akamai's historical approach and the market's existing knowledge about the company. 

Akamai is stable, reliable, and user-friendly, typically delivering optimal performance. However, smaller companies might struggle to grasp the full value, particularly in complex security aspects like micro-segmentation.

For those considering using Akamai, my advice is to engage with others who have experience with the platform. While Akamai is a well-known brand, it is important to recognize that its expertise lies in complex security areas more suited for enterprise-level companies. For smaller businesses entering this market, it is essential to establish Akamai as a trusted name through effective communication and understanding of their specific needs.

The value and benefits of working with Akamai lie in their ability to provide real solutions to the problems they address. They are a strong company with robust products, capable of resolving the specific needs their customers face.

Overall, I would rate Akamai as an eight out of ten.

As a CDN we use this solution for web, video and media caching as well as for streaming.

I have worked with this solution for 20 years. 

This is a stable solution. 

This solution is scalable. 

Their support is very slow. If you file a support ticket, it takes a long time before it gets resolved.

The initial setup was complex. This solution's features have expanded over time and require that settings are fine tuned for them to work properly. Although the setup is complex, the solution is good once set up is complete. 

This is a very expensive solution but it works well. 

It takes time to set up this solution to work. I would not recommend it for an on premises environment or if a client has a network of their own. In this instance I would recommend they build their own CDN instead of using a cloud CDN. This solution's suitability depends on a clients requirements. 

I would rate it an eight out of ten. 

Akamai should improve its integrations. 

I have been working with the solution for a couple of months. 

I rate the stability of the solution a ten out of ten. 

Akamai's scalability is good. 

The solution's installation is straightforward and takes less than 30 minutes. 

I did the deployment myself because it was simple. Any first-level engineer can do it. 

I rate the product a ten out of ten.