Cloud AI Update - Akamai Accelerates ISV Growth with New Partner Program

Akamai Technologies has launched ISV Catalyst, a new partner program aimed at accelerating growth for independent software vendors (ISVs) on its globally distributed cloud platform. This initiative is designed to support ISVs in creating, marketing, and selling cloud-native solutions, particularly those involving artificial intelligence and multicloud capabilities. By offering no referral fees for ISVs during the first year and various promotional opportunities, the program aims to lower barriers to entry and enhance ISVs’ visibility and engagement with potential customers. ISV Catalyst integrates with Akamai’s broader partner ecosystem to enable seamless collaboration and meet the rising demand for specialized software that fuels digital transformation.

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• "Akamai Launches Program to Accelerate Cloud Growth for Independent Software Vendors" from Akamai Technologies, Inc. on GlobeNewswire (published 19 December 2025)

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