Gurgaon, Feb. 14 -- Akamai, known for powering and securing online activities, has unveiled plans to integrate cloud computing capabilities into its extensive edge network. Akamai's Generalized Edge Compute (Gecko) initiative advances its strategy to serve as the cloud computing platform for organizations aiming to enhance user experiences by executing workloads closer to users, devices, and data sources.

Akamai's initiative aligns with a pivotal moment in the technology industry. According to a global study conducted in 2023 by ClearPath Strategies, two-thirds of IT decision-makers anticipate an increase in their use of distributed cloud services over the next 12 months. Furthermore, over one-third of respondents emphasized the mission-...