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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cloudflare vs. Akamai Technologies: Which CDN Stock Has an Edge?
Cloudflare NET and Akamai Technologies AKAM are both established players in the content delivery network (CDN) market. Both Cloudflare and Akamai are expected to gain from the rapidly expanding CDN space, which is expected to witness a CAGR of 18.04% from 2025 to 2034, per a report by Precedence Research. With this strong industry growth forecast, and given Cloudflare and Akamai Technologies' superior position in the CDN market, the question remains: Which stock has more upside potential? Let's break down their fundamentals, growth prospects, market challenges and valuation to determine which offers a more compelling investment case. Cloudflare's CDN provides a globally distributed, high-performance platform that speeds up content delivery, all the while keeping secure web connectivity. Cloudflare reduces latency and improves the load time of web pages by using a large network of edge locations to cache content close to users. Cloudflare uses methods like tiered caching, Argo smart routing, and cache reserve to minimize traffic and optimize delivery efficiency. The company goes further to secure its clients with security tools, including Distributed Denial of Services (DDoS), Web Application Firewall (WAF), bot management, and automatic Secure Sockets Layer and Transport Layer Security. Furthermore, NET's CDN supports advanced protocols, including HTTP/3, and offers developer flexibility through Cloudflare Workers. Cloudflare Workers lets developers build, deploy, and scale applications across Cloudflare's global network with a single command. The Workers platform has been adopted by more than three million developers since its launch date. Since the CDN contributes to a large portion of NET's revenues and is also gaining explosive growth, Cloudflare expects its 2025 revenues to be between $2.09 billion and $2.094 billion. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NET's 2025 revenues is pegged at 2.09 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 25.4%. Cloudflare's non-GAAP earnings per share are anticipated to be between 79 cents and 80 cents. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the same is pegged at 79 cents per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 5.3%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Akamai Technologies is one of the oldest players in the enterprise CDN space, with a wide reach across 135 countries supported by 365,000 servers across the globe. Like any other established CDN player, Akamai also offers an ecosystem combining cloud computing and security in its CDN. Akamai Technologies integrates security offerings like DDoS and WAF protection with edge computing solutions like EdgeWorkers and EdgeKV. In addition to these, Akamai offers advanced features like API Acceleration, Adaptive Media Delivery, Download Delivery, and Global Traffic Management. AKAM's CDN platform handles approximately two trillion web interactions on a daily basis. Akamai Technologies has always priced its services higher than its competitors, prompting some of its key clients to develop their own DIY CDN initiatives. Hence, Akamai Technologies moved toward a more aggressive pricing strategy in the hope of attracting more customers and traffic to its network, especially in the video content segment, potentially hurting its profitability. Akamai Technologies' delivery segment revenues have been on a constant decline for the past 17 quarters, raising investors' concerns about the sustainability of its CDN business. Akamai Technologies' profitability is also under pressure. The company expects its non-GAAP earnings to be in the range of $6.10-$6.40 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the same is pegged at $6.27 per share, indicating a year-over-year decline of 3.2%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research In the year-to-date period, Cloudflare shares have climbed 66.9% while Akamai Technologies has plunged 18.3%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Cloudflare is trading at a forward sales multiple of 26.65X, while AKAM is trading at a forward sales multiple of 2.71X. Although Cloudflare seems to be overvalued, its strong position in the CDN space and robust financials justify its current valuation. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Both companies are major players in the CDN space, but Akamai Technologies is slowly losing its grip, given its declining delivery segment's revenues, while Cloudflare continues to capture market share and flourish in this space. Currently, Cloudflare carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), giving it an edge over Akamai Technologies, which has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Cloudflare, Inc. (NET) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Korea Herald
05-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Tencent Cloud and GoTo Complete Groundbreaking Migration of GoTo's On-Demand Services
GoTo's On-Demand Services systems located fully in Indonesia, ensuring optimal app performance, while supporting Indonesia's data sovereignty JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology leader Tencent, and GoTo Group, Indonesia's largest digital ecosystem, today announced the successful migration of GoTo's On-Demand Services systems to Tencent Cloud's local data center in Jakarta, Indonesia. This is a significant part of GoTo's broader data migration initiative - one of the largest and most complex cloud relocations ever undertaken in Southeast Asia. Executed under cross-border, and multi-cloud conditions, the migration involved more than 1,000 microservices. Despite its complexity, the migration was completed in just 4 hours and 54 minutes, over an hour ahead of schedule. Over an eight-month preparation period, engineering teams from GoTo and Tencent Cloud engaged in intensive research, rigorous testing, and close collaboration. Leveraging more than 50 Tencent Cloud products—including Cloud Virtual Machine, Cloud Block Storage, Web Application Firewall, Tencent Kubernetes Engine, and Elasticsearch Service—the teams carried out detailed rehearsals and optimizations to ensure a smooth and secure transition. The migration utilized cutting edge migration technology, enabling the seamless transfer of live systems between Tencent Cloud's Data Centers and servers. It also included robust database tooling capabilities, supporting more than 10 types of database with features such as efficient data replication, disaster recovery, and rollback, ensuring resilience and continuity at scale. Tencent Cloud expanded its infrastructure in Indonesia to support the migration, increasing its Jakarta region from two to three availability zones. The third data center is now fully operational, further strengthening the nation's cloud capabilities. GoTo also took the opportunity to re-architect parts of its foundation platform, laying a stronger foundation for future growth. Patrick Walujo, CEO of GoTo Group, said: "By working closely with Tencent Cloud to strengthen our local infrastructure, we are able to deliver a reliable experience for our users and build a more scalable platform, while supporting Indonesia's data sovereignty commitments. We are grateful to Tencent Cloud for their strong support and partnership throughout this complex process." Poshu Yeung, Senior Vice President of Tencent Cloud International, said: "We are honoured to have completed this landmark project with GoTo. By expanding our infrastructure in Indonesia and supporting GoTo's engineering teams with advanced cloud technologies, we enabled a secure transition. We're proud to support GoTo as they scale their services and reinforce data sovereignty through local cloud solutions." In recent years, the global wave of digital development has driven rapid growth in demand for overseas cloud services. Tencent Cloud's international business has achieved sustained double-digit growth over the past three years, serving more than 10,000 enterprises across 30 industries. Today, Tencent Cloud operates in over 80 countries and regions, and is increasingly the cloud partner of choice for enterprises around the world. About Tencent Cloud: Tencent Cloud, one of the world's leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT, and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel, and transportation. About GoTo Group GoTo is the largest digital ecosystem in Indonesia. GoTo's mission is to 'empower progress' by offering technology infrastructure and solutions that help everyone to access and thrive in the digital economy. The GoTo ecosystem provides a wide range of services, including mobility, delivery, payments, financial services, and technology solutions for merchants. The ecosystem also provides e-commerce services through Tokopedia and banking services through its partnership with Bank Jago.
Arabian Post
05-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
Radware Strengthens Global Cybersecurity Network with New Centres in Kenya and India
Radware, a NASDAQ-listed provider of application security and delivery solutions, has expanded its global cloud security infrastructure by establishing new service centres in Nairobi, Kenya, and in the Indian cities of Chennai and Mumbai. This strategic move aims to enhance the company's capacity to deliver advanced cybersecurity solutions, particularly in regions experiencing a surge in digital transformation and cyber threats. The newly inaugurated centres are part of Radware's broader initiative to bolster its cloud security services worldwide. By increasing its global network of cloud security service centres, Radware seeks to reduce traffic latency, improve service redundancy, and ensure compliance with data sovereignty requirements. The expansion also reflects the company's commitment to providing localized support and rapid response capabilities to its clients in Africa and Asia. In India, the establishment of centres in Chennai and Mumbai complements Radware's existing presence in the country, where it has been actively involved in cybersecurity research and development. The Indian centres are expected to play a crucial role in addressing the growing demand for cloud security solutions among enterprises, government agencies, and other organizations navigating the complexities of digital transformation. Similarly, the Nairobi centre marks Radware's first foray into East Africa, a region witnessing rapid digitalization across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and education. By situating a service centre in Kenya's capital, Radware aims to provide tailored cybersecurity solutions that cater to the unique challenges and regulatory landscapes of African markets. Radware's cloud security services encompass a range of offerings, including Cloud DDoS Protection, Web Application Firewall , and Bot Manager services. These solutions are designed to safeguard organizations against a spectrum of cyber threats, such as Distributed Denial of Service attacks, malicious bots, and application-layer vulnerabilities. Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Radware's security platforms offer real-time threat detection and automated mitigation, ensuring minimal disruption to legitimate traffic. See also Massive Power Disruptions Sweep Across Spain And Portugal The company's decision to expand its infrastructure aligns with the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks globally. According to industry reports, sectors such as aviation, finance, and healthcare have become prime targets for cybercriminals, necessitating robust and scalable security measures. Radware's enhanced global footprint positions it to respond more effectively to these evolving threats, providing clients with the tools and support needed to maintain operational resilience. In addition to infrastructure expansion, Radware has been actively forming strategic partnerships to extend its market reach. Collaborations with regional telecommunications providers and data centre operators have been instrumental in delivering integrated security solutions to a broader client base. These alliances facilitate the deployment of Radware's services within existing digital ecosystems, offering clients seamless and efficient access to advanced cybersecurity tools. The establishment of new service centres in Kenya and India underscores Radware's commitment to addressing the cybersecurity needs of emerging markets. By investing in local infrastructure and expertise, the company aims to foster stronger relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring that its solutions are attuned to regional requirements and challenges. This localized approach not only enhances service delivery but also contributes to the broader goal of building resilient digital infrastructures across diverse geographies.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SIOS Technology Announces Strategic Partnership with DataHub Nepal to Deliver High-Availability and Disaster Recovery Solutions in Nepal
SAN MATEO, Calif., April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of application high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with DataHub Nepal, a trusted leader in co-location, hosting, premium data centers, cloud, and managed services in Nepal. The collaboration aims to strengthen the availability and resilience of mission-critical applications for businesses across the region. 'Our strategic partnership with SIOS Technology has significantly enhanced our ability to deliver proven, robust, and cost-effective HA and DR solutions,' said Deepak Shrestha, Managing Director, DataHub Nepal. 'Businesses throughout Nepal can now operate with greater resilience, confident that their critical data and operations are protected by our cutting-edge HA/DR services.' With over a decade of expertise, DataHub Nepal stands as a leading provider of secure, scalable, and reliable infrastructure designed to ensure seamless business continuity. Leveraging state-of-the-art infrastructure, DataHub empowers businesses to maintain uninterrupted operations despite unforeseen disasters. Its comprehensive range of services includes IaaS (Infrastructure-as-a-Service), PaaS (Platform-as-a-Service), Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Private Cloud, Backup and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), and Web Application Firewall (WAF). Strengthening its business continuity and disaster recovery offerings, DataHub Nepal has partnered with SIOS Technology to deliver HA and DR solutions across various industries, including banking, financial institutions, ICT companies, fintech, and enterprises/SMEs within Nepal. DataHub utilizes the SIOS Protection Suite for Windows/Linux environments, implementing SIOS clustering to achieve high-availability service level agreements (SLAs) established by Customer Business Continuity Plans within optimal cost parameters. The SIOS solution seamlessly aligns with its business continuity requirements, offering established reliability, minimal downtime, and protection against false failovers. They found that with the SIOS HA solution, they were able to help customers save more than 70% of the costs without having to invest in expensive SAN hardware, or enterprise editions of SQL, Oracle Databases, SAP and other applications, which is one of the many deciding factors for many of their customers, on top of a highly reliable software and dependable support team that differentiates SIOS from other vendors in similar space. 'We are excited to partner with DataHub Nepal to deliver high availability and disaster recovery solutions that meet the critical needs of businesses throughout the region,' said Masahiro Arai, Chief Operating Officer, SIOS Technology. 'This collaboration underscores our commitment to providing dependable, cost-effective solutions that enable customers to achieve their business continuity goals with confidence.' About SIOS Technology Corp. SIOS Technology Corp. high availability and disaster recovery solutions ensure availability and eliminate data loss for critical Windows and Linux applications operating across physical, virtual, cloud, and hybrid cloud environments. SIOS clustering software is essential for any IT infrastructure with applications requiring a high degree of resiliency, ensuring uptime without sacrificing performance or data, protecting businesses from local failures and regional outages, planned and unplanned. Founded in 1999, SIOS Technology Corp. ( is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with offices worldwide. SIOS, SIOS Technology, SIOS DataKeeper, SIOS LifeKeeper, and associated logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of SIOS Technology Corp. and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Media Contact: Beth WinkowskiWinkowski Public Relations, LLC for SIOS978-649-7189bethwinkowski@
Channel Post MEA
10-04-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Akamai Introduces App & API Protector Hybrid
Akamai Technologies has introduced App & API Protector Hybrid. Users can now expand the critical Web Application Firewall (WAF) capabilities of Akamai's Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) while consistently securing applications and APIs for multi-cloud, on-premises, and CDN-agnostic environments. Security leaders are increasingly tasked with protecting dispersed applications while balancing efficiency, visibility, and cost-effectiveness. With this in mind, organizations can use App & API Protector Hybrid to: Standardize WAF protections across multiple environments—ensuring a single source of truth for policy enforcement. Reduce operational overhead by consolidating security management across Edge and non-Edge environments. Accelerate cloud transformation without sacrificing security—allowing DevOps teams to deploy seamlessly and securely across multi-cloud and on-prem environments. Engineered to deliver enhanced protection, App & API Protector Hybrid safeguards applications, APIs, microservices and workloads against a range of sophisticated threats while delivering resilience, scalability, and simplified security management. The launch furthers Akamai's vision of enabling organizations to secure their applications, data, and APIs consistently—across every environment. 'Akamai's App & API Protector Hybrid extends Akamai's leading WAAP security with the ability to defend distributed applications, APIs and microservices,' said Rupesh Chokshi, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Application Security, Akamai. 'As customer ecosystems are increasingly spread across on-premises, multi-cloud, and on-and-off-CDN environments, this solution simplifies security for modern organizations.' 0 0
