Engineering Efficiency at Global Scale
Build Efficiency
We have a 2030 Goal to improve power consumption through software advancements and the deployment of efficient hardware across our global platform
Akamai is a company that takes pride in its world-class team of engineers and architects constantly working toward finding innovative and efficient ways to enhance the performance of our global platform. With an unwavering focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers, the team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in our cloud computing, security, and delivery services. Through our efficiency work, our teams are continuously working to improve our services while reducing our impact on the planet through process improvement, software performance, and hardware optimizations.
This graph highlights the power and emissions intensity per Gigabit per second of installed network capacity across our global platform.
This graph highlights the emissions impact of our global platform year over year against our platform growth.
Build Efficiency Topics
Developing Software Efficiencies
Akamai’s continuous innovation in optimizing our edge server infrastructure is a significant step toward a more sustainable future. By focusing on smarter resource utilization and…
Learn more about Developing Software EfficienciesDeveloping Hardware Efficiencies
Akamai’s server fleet is a cornerstone of our network, ensuring security, speed, and reliability for customers worldwide. This study set out to answer a key…
Learn more about Developing Hardware EfficienciesSustainability Focused Research & Design
Akamai has designed an ambitious new system that could enable customers to manage the electrical power used for them on our multi-tenant platform. Members of…
Learn more about Sustainability Focused Research & DesignThe Future for Efficiency
Akamai is engaging in ongoing improvements for our infrastructure, focusing on innovative methods to enhance caching efficiency and resource optimization. By prioritizing corporate sustainability alongside…
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