Monday, September 01, 2025
Akamai Technologies, a global leader in cybersecurity and cloud computing, has announced a strategic partnership with Aptum, a managed hybrid cloud services provider known for helping businesses tackle complex IT We help you overcome challenges with thoughtful infrastructure design, expert advice, and ongoing support that grows with your needs. Under this collaboration, Aptum now a member of the Akamai Partner Program will provide Day 0–2 services to joint customers leveraging Akamai Cloud solutions.
As organizations increasingly prioritize cloud repatriation and sustainable cloud operations, this partnership aims to support both SMBs and large enterprises in streamlining cloud migration, modernizing applications, and implementing strategies to optimize cloud costs. By combining Aptum’s consultative expertise with Akamai’s cloud infrastructure, customers can accelerate cloud-native development while maintaining the performance, security, and scalability required in today’s digital economy.
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"Partnering with Akamai helps us do more for our customers delivering the speed, security, and cost-efficiency they count on in today’s cloud-driven world," said Ian Rae, CEO of Aptum. "Together, we make it easier for businesses to focus on growth, knowing their infrastructure is built on the right platforms, backed by the right support, and guided by smart, confident decisions that truly fit their needs."
Aptum supports businesses at every stage of their cloud journey from mid-sized companies just beginning their cloud transformation to large enterprises managing complex, multi-platform environments. Their vendor-agnostic, workload-first approach ensures that cloud decisions are made strategically, aligning with long-term business goals. Additionally, their flexible consulting and managed services help ensure operational continuity and adaptability in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
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Working with Aptum helps us move faster and reach further," said Dan Lawrence, Senior Vice President of Cloud Computing at Akamai. "They’ve consistently shown they can speed up deployments, drive adoption of our cloud solutions, and open new doors for businesses of all sizes. Together, we’re able to scale more efficiently and deliver meaningful value across a wide range of industries.
Beyond serving enterprise and SMB customers, the partnership also opens new possibilities for technology services distributors (TSDs) and their sub-agents. The combined capabilities of Akamai and Aptum allow TSD partners to offer more comprehensive cloud solutions, enhancing value propositions for their clients. Both companies are also making significant investments in the TSD channel, creating new opportunities for sub-agents to add compute and cloud solutions to their offerings.
This collaboration positions Akamai and Aptum to deliver future-ready cloud solutions that balance performance, cost-efficiency, and sustainability helping businesses scale with confidence in an increasingly competitive digital landscape.
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