Vendor Sheet
Akamai Direct Connect
This product brief introduces Akamai Direct Connect, a dedicated first-mile connectivity solution that securely links enterprise data centers directly to the Akamai Connected Cloud without relying on the public internet. Designed for organizations delivering web applications, streaming media, and interactive digital services, the solution improves bandwidth, lowers latency, enhances reliability, and protects origin infrastructure through predictable private connectivity. Direct Connect supports use cases including adaptive media delivery, live streaming, on-demand video, and accelerated web applications while integrating with Akamai Adaptive Media Delivery, Media Services Live, and Ion performance optimization. By replacing public internet transport with dedicated connections, organization
