Silicon Republic May 7, 2024
Based in Massachusetts, Akamai Technologies has previously acquired Ireland’s Asavie to expand its global cloud and cybersecurity business.
Akamai Technologies announced today (7 May) that it has agreed to acquire Noname Security in a $450m deal to meet growing demand for API security.
Headquartered in San Jose, California, Noname is a privately funded company that specialises in the API (application programming interface) security market. It has more than 200 employees, who are all now expected to join Akamai, including CEO and co-founder Oz Golan.
“API development continues to proliferate as customers prioritise their investments in application modernisation and digital transformation initiatives,” said Golan.
“Combining Noname with Akamai’s API Security offering will provide a solution for any type of customer. No...