Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Linode was acquired by Akamai Technologies in 2022 and rebranded as Akamai Cloud. The platform provides developer-focused cloud computing including virtual machines, Kubernetes, managed databases, object storage, block storage, and cloud networking. With 30+ data center locations globally, Akamai Cloud serves developers, startups, and enterprises seeking cost-effective alternatives to hyperscaler cloud platforms. Akamai’s combined platform integrates Linode’s developer cloud with Akamai’s global CDN and security infrastructure, creating a unique distributed cloud platform reaching 4000+ PoPs worldwide. Serving millions of customers across 180+ countries.