Akamai Connected Cloud (formerly Linode) is a distributed infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platform that provides cloud compute, storage, and networking services. Following its acquisition by Akamai Technologies in 2022, it has integrated Linode's developer-friendly cloud with Akamai's global edge network, targeting developers and enterprises seeking distributed computing solutions.
Brand Authority Index (BAI): 88/100
Archetype: Challenger
Category: Cloud Computing
Part of: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
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Last analyzed: April 10, 2026
Founded: 2003
Headquarters: Philadelphia, PA (Linode); Cambridge, MA (Akamai)