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Akamai, AT&T renew alliance through 2019

By TechTaffy Desk

Akamai Technologies and AT&T have renewed their global alliance through 2019.  Under the agreement, AT&T will continue to offer Akamai’s full product suite, including media delivery and web security services, as part of its broader portfolio of business solutions. In addition, Akamai is expanding its global server footprint located at the edge of AT&T’s IP network.

The two companies have been collaborating since 2012.

[Image courtesy: Akamai]

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