akamaiedge.net operates primarily as a CDN & edge service, focusing on content delivery network. A critical backend infrastructure domain operated by Akamai Technologies. It serves as a CNAME target for customer websites using Akamai's Content Delivery Network and Edge DNS services, routing end-user traffic to the optimal edge server for performance and security. It is operated by Akamai Technologies, a subsidiary of Akamai Technologies, Inc..
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into cloud infrastructure and dns infrastructure, providing a broader range of services.
akamaiedge.net is a well-established platform operated by Akamai Technologies. Top 1,000 global website, 24 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 1,000 global website24 years oldhigh traffic
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{
"domain": "akamaiedge.net",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "cdn_edge",
"specialization": "Content Delivery Network",
"secondary_purposes": [
"cloud_infrastructure",
"dns_infrastructure"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Backend infrastructure domain for Akamai CDN",
"summary": "A critical backend infrastructure domain operated by Akamai Technologies. It serves as a CNAME target for customer websites using Akamai's Content Delivery Network and Edge DNS services, routing end-user traffic to the optimal edge server for performance and security.",
"operator": "Akamai Technologies",
"parent_entity": "Akamai Technologies, Inc.",
"topics": [
"cdn",
"edge computing",
"web performance",
"network infrastructure",
"traffic routing"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": false,
"is_file_host": false,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"created_at": "2001-10-04",
"rank": 20,
"hosting_provider": null
}
}
