Akamai CDN

Akamai ensures fast and reliable content delivery. Has a built in security tool DDOS Protection, Web application firewall and bot detection feature. Akamai offers detailed insights into traffic patterns and threat activity.

The main strength is reliability at scale. It handles high traffic volumes and peak trading periods without drama, which is essential in retail. Its global network footprint is strong and gives confidence around performance consistency. Security capabilities are also well established, particularly around DDoS protection and edge controls. Once configured properly, it's a stable and dependable part of the infrastructure stack.

Speed and reliability. The content loads quickly and the service stays stable even during heavy load/traffic.

Complex in configuration, Difficult for new users. Limited real-time visibility. Compared to other vendors, there is less visibility into traffic and performance metrics is less. Akamai pricing model isn't clear. It is challenging to understand the specific features and traffic volumes without the consultation.

The platform can feel complex and somewhat dated in terms of interface and configuration model. It isn't especially intuitive for non-specialists, and the most meaningful changes require experienced technical resources. Compared to newer CDN providers, it doesn't always feel as developer-friendly or feature-forward in areas like edge flexibility and rapid experimentation. There can also be a sense that it's built around enterprise processes rather than speed and agility.

Interface can feel a bit complex in the setup phase.