Linode, founded in 2003, is a prominent player in the Cloud Infrastructure sector, now integrated into the Akamai Cloud following its acquisition in February 2022 for $900 million. Known for pioneering the cloud computing industry, Linode has established itself as a key technology enabler for developers and enterprises.
With a slogan "Build and deliver scalable, low-latency applications on Akamai Cloud," the company leverages its integration with Akamai, the world's most distributed cloud platform, to advance scalable, affordable, and simple Linux cloud solutions. This acquisition amplifies Akamai’s mission to facilitate innovation by empowering entities to build, deploy, and secure applications from edge to cloud with enhanced flexibility and trust.
Based in the United States, Linode continues to thrive in the Computing, Information Technology, and Internet industries, with Akamai as its major investor, paving the path for future growth and technological advancements.