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Description
Akamai's EdgeWorkers is a serverless computing solution that allows developers to implement custom JavaScript code at the network edge, thereby enhancing user experiences by executing processes closer to where users are located. This method effectively reduces latency by minimizing slow calls to origin servers, which not only boosts performance but also enhances security by relocating sensitive client-side logic closer to the edge. EdgeWorkers caters to a variety of applications, such as AB testing, delivering content based on geolocation, ensuring data protection and privacy compliance, personalizing dynamic websites, managing traffic, and customizing experiences based on device type. Developers can write their JavaScript code and deploy it through various means, including API, command-line interface, or graphical user interface, taking full advantage of Akamai's robust infrastructure that automatically scales to handle increased demand or traffic surges. Additionally, the platform seamlessly integrates with Akamai's EdgeKV, a distributed key-value store, which facilitates the development of data-driven applications with swift data retrieval capabilities. This versatility makes EdgeWorkers an essential tool for modern developers aiming to create responsive and secure web applications.
Description
Users anticipate rapid loading times for web applications, yet the delivery of content can often be sluggish and variable. The IBM® Content Delivery Network leverages the Akamai infrastructure to provide exceptional content caching, significantly enhancing delivery speeds. It allows for the efficient serving of non-cacheable dynamic content and offers seamless scalability through a pay-as-you-go model. In collaboration with Akamai, IBM Cloud® delivers a wide array of features while maintaining cost-effectiveness. This alliance merges Akamai's extensive network of nearly 1,700 servers across 136 countries with IBM's robust cloud presence, which includes over 60 data centers in 19 nations, ensuring that content is positioned as closely as possible to users. Additionally, the platform supports the hosting and delivery of website assets, images, videos, documents, and user-generated content using cloud object storage. By doing so, it guarantees quicker and more secure access for users around the globe. Ultimately, this solution not only meets but aims to surpass customer expectations for content delivery speed.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Akamai
No
CrowdHandler
Yes
Docker
No
IBM Cloud
No
JavaScript
Yes
Kubernetes
No
Integrations
Akamai
Yes
CrowdHandler
No
Docker
Yes
IBM Cloud
Yes
JavaScript
No
Kubernetes
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$0.025 per GB per month
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Akamai
Founded
1998
Country
United States
Website
www.akamai.com/products/serverless-computing-edgeworkers
Vendor Details
Company Name
IBM
Founded
1911
Country
United States
Website
www.ibm.com/cloud/cdn