Akamai Technologies operates a content delivery network that helps websites and applications load faster and more reliably by caching and delivering content from servers positioned closer to end users around the world, rather than serving all traffic from a single central location. Its network infrastructure underpins how many major websites and streaming services deliver content globally, reducing the delay and congestion that would occur if all internet traffic had to travel to and from one data center location. The company has expanded beyond its original content delivery business into cybersecurity services, including protection against distributed denial-of-service attacks and web application security, leveraging its distributed network for security purposes beyond content delivery. Akamai's revenue is tied to overall internet traffic growth and the ongoing need for websites and applications to deliver content reliably and securely at scale, along with demand for its cybersecurity services layered on top of its content delivery infrastructure.