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Akamai Connected Cloud
Available NowBest for Edge AI Inference, Media Transcoding, Low Latency Streaming
About Akamai Connected Cloud
Following the acquisition of Linode, Akamai Connected Cloud has expanded its massively distributed network to include highly capable compute instances. By pushing GPU resources closer to the edge, Akamai provides an incredible advantage for AI inference applications that demand ultra-low latency, such as real-time voice translation, video rendering, and global AI application serving.
The Power of Edge AI
If your application requires serving machine learning models to millions of users globally with zero lag, Akamai’s interconnected edge infrastructure is uniquely positioned to handle that workload efficiently.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Unbeatable global edge footprint for low-latency AI inference
- Acquired Linode to provide simple, developer-friendly interfaces
- Highly transparent and predictable pricing
- Massive network backbone ensuring blazing fast data transfer
Cons
- Less focused on massive centralized training clusters
- H100 availability is still ramping up compared to pure-play AI clouds
- More tailored to inference than multi-node LLM training
Ideal Use Cases
AI Inferenceedge-computingmedia-processing
| GPU Models | RTX 4000 Ada, A100 |
| GPU Types | A100, rtx-4000-ada |
| Headquarters | Cambridge, MA, USA |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Availability | Available Now |
| Website | www.akamai.com ↗ |
$0.80/ hour (starting)—$2.50/ hr (max)
💡 Pricing note: Rates shown are indicative. Final pricing depends on GPU model, reservation type (spot vs. on-demand), contract length, and region. Get an exact quote →
Global (Massively Distributed)
Frequently Asked Questions
Akamai Connected Cloud GPU cloud pricing starts from $0.80/hr depending on GPU type, reservation model (on-demand vs. spot vs. reserved), and region. Use the quote form to get exact pricing for your specific workload.
Akamai Connected Cloud offers RTX 4000 Ada, A100 GPU instances. Availability varies by region and configuration. Contact the provider through ComputeStacker for current availability.
Akamai Connected Cloud operates data centers in Asia Pacific, EU Central, EU West, US East, US West. Choosing a region close to your users minimises latency and can help with data residency compliance requirements.
Use the "Get a Quote" button on this page to submit your GPU requirements. ComputeStacker will forward your request to Akamai Connected Cloud and other matching providers. You'll receive proposals within 24 hours — no commitment required.
Akamai Connected Cloud offers high-performance GPU infrastructure suitable for large language model training and fine-tuning workloads. For large-scale distributed training, check the Specs tab for NVLink and InfiniBand interconnect availability.
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