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December 20, 2004 - Akamai Announces Debt Repurchase
CAMBRIDGE, MA, December 20, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM) today announced that on December 17, 2004 it repurchased an additional $24.9 million in principal amount of its 5 1/2% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007 ("the 5 1/2% Notes").
CAMBRIDGE, MA - December 7, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. President Paul Sagan and CFO Robert Cobuzzi will present an update on Akamai's technology and service offerings tomorrow, Wednesday, December 8th, at the Lehman Brothers T4-2004 Conference: "Technology and Telecom Trends for Tomorrow" in San Francisco, California.
CAMBRIDGE, MA - December 6, 2004 - Maven Networks, Inc., the software provider that enables marketers to deliver compelling, next-generation video experiences on the Web, and Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), a global leader of distributed computing solutions and services, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver full screen, DVD- and HD-quality interactive video marketing applications on a worldwide scale.
December 6, 2004 - Akamai Ends Four-Year Patent Dispute with Cable & Wireless Internet Services
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - December 6, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM) today announced a final resolution of a long-standing patent dispute with Cable & Wireless Internet Services, Inc. (CWIS), the company originally known as Digital Island, Inc.
Dulles, VA - November 23, 2004 - The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) today announced the launch of the "NORAD Tracks Santa" Web site that allows Internet users to track Santa's Christmas Eve trip around the world. Beginning today, believers of all ages can get a head start in preparing for Santa's special Christmas Eve mission by going to www.noradsanta.org or on the America Online® service at Keyword: Santa.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - November 23, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKAM), the global leader of distributed computing solutions and services, today announced that CBC.ca, the online arm of CBC, Canada's national public broadcaster, is using the Akamai EdgeSuite® and EdgeComputing® services to support CBC's latest television project, THE GREATEST CANADIAN, now airing on CBC Television and accessible via the Internet at http://www.cbc.ca/greatest/.
London, United Kingdom, 22 November, 2004 - Akamai Technologies Limited, a subsidiary of Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader of distributed computing solutions and services, today announced that Premium TV, the end-to-end digital media business supplying broadband, 3G, commercial and subscription products and services to the global sports and media industries, (www.premiumtv.co.uk), is utilising Akamai's industry-leading EdgePlatformSM and EdgeSuite content delivery service for the reliable and high-performance delivery of audio and broadband video football commentary, interviews, and highlights across Premium TV's network of official football club websites.
November 10, 2004 - CNN.com Teams with Akamai to Deliver Record Traffic on Election Day
CAMBRIDGE, MA, November 10, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM) today announced that its services were used to help enable millions of users to stay informed throughout CNN's online coverage of Election Day 2004. CNN.com used Akamai's content delivery services to serve up-to-the-minute election coverage to a record-breaking audience.
November 3, 2004 - Akamai Wins "Computing Award for Excellence 2004"
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - November 3, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader of distributed computing solutions and services, today announced that its EdgeComputing service was awarded 'Business Software Product of the Year' as part of the "Computing Awards for Excellence 2004," hosted by Computing.
October 27, 2004 - Akamai Reports Record Revenue and Profits
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - October 27, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader of distributed computing solutions and services, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004. Revenue for the third quarter 2004 was $53.3 million, a 5 percent increase over second quarter 2004 revenue of $50.8 million, and a 28 percent increase over third quarter 2003 revenue of $41.8 million.
October 18, 2004 - Akamai Unveils Web Applications On Demand
CAMBRIDGE, MA - October 18, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), a global leader of distributed computing solutions and services, is changing the way Web applications can be deployed and managed. Akamai introduced today a series of Web applications that businesses can rapidly deploy, without the need to purchase any hardware or other "fixed assets," and receive computing capacity when and where it is needed.
CAMBRIDGE, MA - September 28, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKAM), the global leader of distributed computing solutions and services, today announced it is supplying the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) with the Akamai EdgeComputing® powered by WebSphere® service for the reliable, high-performing delivery of its new Web-based airport security checkpoint wait time service."
CAMBRIDGE, MA - September 24, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader of distributed computing solutions and services, announced today that the company will hold a conference call for investors on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 4:30 p.m. ET. The call will include the company's third quarter 2004 financial results.
London, United Kingdom, 15 September, 2004 - Akamai Technologies Limited, a subsidiary of Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader of distributed computing solutions and services, today announced that Norman ASA (www.norman.com), one of the world's leading companies within the field of data security, is using the Akamai EdgeSuite service to deliver antivirus software updates and product information to its customer base.
NEW YORK - September 1, 2004 - The 2004 Republican National Convention today announced Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM) is serving as the Official Streaming Media Provider for the four-day convention at New York City's Madison Square Garden. Akamai, the global leader of distributed computing solutions and services, will provide streaming technology and their expansive distribution platform for the party's first-ever convention in New York City.
CAMBRIDGE, MA, August 27, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader of distributed computing solutions and services, today announced that its global streaming network is being utilized by leading broadcasters throughout Europe for the delivery of live and archived footage of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, to be made available on the broadcasters' respective Web sites.
July 27, 2004 - Akamai Reports Record Revenue and Profits
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - July 27, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader of distributed computing solutions and services, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004. Revenue for the second quarter 2004 was $50.8 million, a 5 percent increase over first quarter 2004 revenue of $48.4 million, and a 35 percent increase over second quarter 2003 revenue of $37.8 million.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - July 27, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader of distributed computing solutions and services, today announced the promotion of Robert W. Hughes from Vice President to Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Services. As part of Akamai's senior management team, Hughes is responsible for Akamai's worldwide sales, channels, technical consulting, and professional services organizations, ensuring that all sales and go-to-market efforts are aligned with strategic corporate growth initiatives."
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - July 22, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader of distributed computing solutions and services, today announced that Carlos Ramon has been appointed Vice President of Sales and General Manager, International to lead Akamai's international expansion, and to help increase global sales and awareness of its market-leading, Edge-based services and platform.
July 20, 2004 - Comet Chooses Akamai to Optimise Online Commerce Experience for Customers
London, United Kingdom, 20 July, 2004 - Akamai Technologies Limited, a subsidiary of Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader of distributed computing solutions and services, today announced that UK-based Comet Group, one of the largest electrical goods retailers in Europe, has deployed the Akamai EdgeSuite and EdgeComputing services to enable top performance and reliability of Comet's online commerce business, www.comet.co.uk
BOSTON, MA, July 19, 2004 - The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today announced that CAMBRIDGE-based Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader of distributed computing solutions and services, has been named the official streaming media provider of the 2004 Democratic National Convention.
July 9, 2004 - Carlsberg Selects Akamai to Enhance Performance of the 'Euro 2004' Website
London, United Kingdom, 9 July, 2004 - Akamai Technologies Limited, a subsidiary of Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader of distributed computing solutions and services, today announced that Carlsberg, the international provider of beer and beverage brands, has chosen the Akamai EdgeSuiteSM service to ensure consistent website availability and enhanced content delivery for end users of the company's brand site, www.euro2004.com
June 28, 2004 - Akamai Appoints Lisa Arthur as Chief Marketing Officer
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - June 28, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader of distributed computing solutions and services, today announced that Lisa Arthur has been named Chief Marketing Officer, effective today. With more than twenty years of marketing and communications experience, Ms. Arthur will report to George Conrades, Akamai chairman and CEO, and will be responsible for Akamai's marketing strategy and operations, including product marketing, channel marketing, marketing communications, programs and services, and sales training.
CAMBRIDGE, MA - June 25, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader of distributed computing solutions and services, announced today that the company will hold a conference call for investors on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 4:30 p.m. ET. The call will include the company's second quarter 2004 financial results.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and WALLINGFORD, Conn. - June 22, 2004 - Thousands of American troops stationed in Iraq were able to view their sons' and daughters' military high school graduation ceremonies, live, via the power and reach of the Internet."
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - June 21, 2004 - The Akamai Foundation today announced a commitment to fund significant programs of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), including a national college scholarship program for high school students."
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - June 21, 2004 - The Akamai Foundation, dedicated to fostering excellence in math education in the United States (grades K-12), today announced its 2004 grants. This year, the foundation is making four major grants.
June 16, 2004 - Akamai Provides Insight into Internet Denial of Service Attack
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - June 16, 2004 - A widely reported, distributed denial of service attack yesterday impacted Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader in distributed computing solutions and services. The incident, which took place between approximately 8:30 AM ET and 10:45 AM ET on Tuesday, June 15th, was caused by a sophisticated, large-scale attack that Akamai identified as being targeted at specific Web sites that are Akamai customers.
June 14, 2004 - Akamai Delivers for Leading South American E-Tailers
CAMBRIDGE, MA - June 14, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKAM), the global leader of distributed computing solutions and services, today announced increasing demand for its EdgeSuiteSM service among South American businesses. Akamai has more than doubled its total customer base in South America through its resellers since the beginning of 2003, experiencing success in vertical markets that include retail, media & entertainment, education, government, and air transportation.
May 24, 2004 - CCH Selects Akamai for Enhanced Distribution of Tax Compliance Information
CAMBRIDGE, MA - May 24, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader of distributed computing solutions and services, today announced that CCH Tax and Accounting, the nation's leading provider of tax law information and software, has entered into a multi-year agreement with Akamai for use of the Akamai EdgeSuiteSM service to ensure timely, reliable distribution of updates to CCH's accounting software, keeping accountants informed of changes to federal, state and international tax laws
May 5, 2004 - Akamai Named 2004 HDI Team Excellence Award Winner
CAMBRIDGE, MA - May 5, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader in distributed computing solutions and services, announced today that it has been named by the Help Desk Institute (HDI), the world's largest membership association for service and support professionals and the premier certification body for the industry, as winner of the HDI Team Excellence Award for External Support for 2004.
NEW YORK, NY and CAMBRIDGE, MA, May 3, 2004 - CSTV: College Sports Television (www.collegesports.com), the fastest growing independent cable network, and Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader in distributed computing solutions and services, have entered into an agreement to create an advanced, on demand streaming platform for the reliable and high-performance delivery of college sports content.
CAMBRIDGE, MA, May 3, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. President Paul Sagan and Chief Financial Officer Robert Cobuzzi will present an update on Akamai's service offerings tomorrow, Tuesday, May 4th, at the Thomas Weisel Partners Internet Conference in San Francisco.
April 28, 2004 - Akamai Delivers Profitability with Record First Quarter 2004
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - April 28, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader in distributed computing solutions and services, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004. Revenue for the first quarter 2004 was $48.4 million, a 7 percent increase over fourth quarter 2003 revenue of $45.2 million, and a 32 percent increase over first quarter 2003 revenue of $36.6 million.
April 27, 2004 - Akamai Announces Debt Repurchases
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - April 27, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM) today announced that it has repurchased, in several individually negotiated transactions, an additional aggregate $56.4 million in principal amount of its 5 1/2% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007 ("the 5 1/2% Notes")."
April 26, 2004 - Akamai and Scene7 Offer Dynamic Imaging On Demand
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - April 26, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader in distributed computing solutions and services, and Scene7, Inc., the leading provider of dynamic visual media software, announced today that the companies are now offering a unique imaging solution, Dynamic Imaging On Demand (DIOD). This solution combines Scene7's Infinite Imaging Platform with the Akamai EdgePlatformSM to provide visual rich media capabilities on Akamai's globally distributed network of over 14,000 servers.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - March 30, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader in distributed computing solutions and services, announced today that the company will hold a conference call for investors on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 4:30 p.m. ET. The call will include the company's first quarter 2004 financial results.
March 25, 2004 - Akamai Elects CheckFree CEO Pete Kight to its Board of Directors
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - March 25, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader in distributed computing solutions and services, today announced the election of Pete Kight, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of CheckFree Corporation (NASDAQ: CKFR), to the Akamai Board of Directors.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - March 24, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKAM) today announced the results of its "Modified Dutch Auction" cash tender offer for up to $101 million in aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 5 1/2% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007. The offer expired at 9:00 a.m., Eastern time, on March 24, 2004.
March 23, 2004 - Akamai Announces Management Change
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - March 23, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader in distributed computing solutions and services, today announced that Michael A. Ruffolo, the company's Chief Operating Officer, will be leaving Akamai, effective April 9th. No replacement will be named, and members of Akamai's senior management team, including George H. Conrades, Chairman and CEO, Paul Sagan, President, and Robert Hughes, Vice President of Global Sales and Services, will assume Ruffolo's responsibilities.
March 17, 2004 - Keith E. Johnson of Akamai Receives Federal 100 Award
CAMBRIDGE, MA - March 17, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader in distributed computing solutions and services, today announced that its vice president of public sector, Keith E. Johnson, is a recipient of the 2004 Federal 100, an annual award sponsored by the government IT publication, Federal Computer Week. The honorees were recognized yesterday at the 15th annual Federal 100 awards gala at The Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner, Virginia.
March 15, 2004 -Akamai Selected as MLB Advanced Media's Content and Streaming Delivery Platform
CAMBRIDGE, MA and NEW YORK, NY, March 15, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM) and MLB Advanced Media, LP (MLBAM) today announced the selection of Akamai for Major League Baseball content distribution and streaming of audio and video. Under the multi-year agreement, Akamai will provide content delivery of MLB.com and Major League Baseball's 30 team Web sites including streaming of Major League Baseball live and on-demand video and audio game-casts.
CAMBRIDGE, MA, March 10, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKAM) today announced that it has amended and extended its "Modified Dutch Auction" tender offer (the "Offer") to purchase for cash up to $101 million aggregate principal amount (the "Offer Amount") of its 5 1/2% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007 (the "Notes").
March 8, 2004 - TLC Selects Akamai EdgeComputing Service for Online Promotional Campaign
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - March 8, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKAM), the global leader in distributed computing solutions and services, today announced that TLC, a network of Discovery Communications, Inc. (DCI), the leading global real-world media and entertainment company, has selected the Akamai EdgeComputing service for its newest television special, TRADING SPACES: HOME FREE, that premiered on Sunday, March 7.
CAMBRIDGE, MA - March 4, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. President Paul Sagan and Chief Financial Officer Robert Cobuzzi will present an update on Akamai's service offerings at the Lehman Brothers Global Software and IT Services Conference. The conference is scheduled to take place in Half Moon Bay, California from Monday, March 8 through Wednesday, March 10.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - February 23, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader in distributed computing solutions and services, today announced that it has been selected as the exclusive streaming provider for Oscar.com, the official Web site of the 76th Annual Academy Awards. Akamai's globally distributed computing platform will be used to deliver live and on-demand streaming video on Oscar.com."
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - February 20, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. Chief Security Architect Andy Ellis will deliver a session entitled "Gain Control Over the Internet" at the RSA Conference 2004. The RSA Conference is scheduled to take place in San Francisco from February 23-27.
February 19, 2004 - Internap and Akamai Broaden Joint Sales and Marketing Initiatives
ATLANTA, GA and CAMBRIDGE, MA - February 19, 2004 - Internap® Network Services Corporation (AMEX: IIP), a leading provider of high performance, managed Internet connectivity solutions to business customers, and Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader in distributed computing solutions and services, announced today that they have entered into an agreement that will allow the companies to drive additional content and applications delivery revenue for Akamai, and seize opportunities to capture additional IP services revenue for Internap.
February 17, 2004 - Tom Leighton of Akamai Elected to National Academy of Engineering
CAMBRIDGE, MA - February 17, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader in distributed computing solutions and services, today announced that Akamai Co-Founder and Chief Scientist Dr. Tom Leighton has been elected as a new member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Dr. Leighton, one of the world's pre-eminent authorities on algorithms for network applications, was elected based on his engineering accomplishments associated with the design of networks and circuits, and for the development of Web content delivery technologies.
CAMBRIDGE, MA - February 10, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM) today announced that it has commenced a "Modified Dutch Auction" tender offer (the "Offer") to purchase for cash up to $101 million aggregate principal amount (the "Offer Amount") of its 5 1/2% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007 (the "Notes"). The funds required for Akamai to consummate the Offer will come from its available cash.
February 6, 2004 - Akamai Elects C. Kim Goodwin to its Board of Directors
CAMBRIDGE, MA - February 6, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader in distributed computing solutions and services, today announced the election of C. Kim Goodwin, managing director and chief investment officer-equities of State Street Research & Management Company, to the Akamai Board of Directors.
February 4, 2004 - Akamai Reports Fourth Quarter 2003 and Full-Year 2003 Financial Results
CAMBRIDGE, MA, February 4, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader in distributed computing solutions and services, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2003. Revenue for the fourth quarter 2003 was $45.2 million, an 8.1 percent increase over third quarter revenue of $41.8 million, and a 27.7 percent increase over fourth quarter 2002 revenue of $35.4 million. Total revenue for 2003 was $161.3 million.
CAMBRIDGE, MA, February 2, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the world's largest on demand distributed computing platform for conducting profitable e-business, today announced robust demand for its services within the state and local government sector. Akamai has been selected by several state agencies, including governor's offices, travel & tourism departments, House & Senate legislatures, and public sector Web portals, as well as several state universities, for the deployment of its content and application delivery services to enable more reliable, secure and cost-effective online initiatives.
January 8, 2004 - Akamai Announces Debt Repurchases
CAMBRIDGE, MA, January 8, 2004 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM) today announced that it has repurchased, in several individually negotiated transactions, an aggregate of $99 million in principal amount of its 5 1/2% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007. Following these repurchases, an aggregate of $201 million in principal amount of the 5 1/2% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007 remains outstanding.
