At the core of this offering is a set of virtual machines that enable a full stack of application software to be deployed in an edge computing environment to eliminate latency that would otherwise be encountered when transferring data to a cloud computing environment. The ultimate goal is to provide IT organizations with a federated set of services they can employ to process data where it makes the most sense based on performance requirements, said Michels.
Akamai has more than 4,100 points of presence around the globe. With the acquisition of Linode, Akamai added a set of cloud computing services to compete directly against hyperscalers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft and Google by making cloud services available at a lower cost at a time when more organizations than ever are concerned about the total cost of IT. In its first phase of Gecko, Akamai will provide access to virtual machines in 100 locations by the end of the year.
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