# Akamai (Linode)
> Akamai (Linode) is a global infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) provider that merged the developer-centric cloud computing of Linode with Akamai's content delivery network and security edge. It provides virtualized computing, storage, and networking services designed to be simpler and more cost-effective than hyperscale providers. The platform is now the foundation of the Akamai Connected Cloud.
- URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/akamai-linode
- Slug: akamai-linode