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Regulatory contract award

Montana Awards Akamai Data Contract

Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Apr 01, 2026 · Last updated Apr 01, 2026

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Attention
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Market Impact
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Market Impact

The contract award to Akamai Technologies by United States — Montana is positive for Akamai Technologies, potentially increasing its revenue from public sector clients and strengthening its market position in cybersecurity and cloud computing. It also benefits Carahsoft Technology Corporation through its partnership with Akamai Technologies.

Software Cybersecurity Cloud computing
Event Summary

Akamai Technologies was awarded a new data communications contract by the State of United States — Montana. This agreement streamlines the process for state and local agencies, as well as educational institutions, to acquire Akamai Technologies' security and cloud computing solutions. The contract provides a pre-competed pathway, addressing challenges public sector organizations face in defending against cyberthreats and navigating rigid procurement cycles. Akamai Technologies will leverage its partnership with Carahsoft Technology Corporation to fulfill orders and provide technical guidance. This initiative aims to modernize infrastructure, protect citizen and student data, and enable government services with resilience, scalability, and performance.

Entities Involved
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Akamai Technologies
Akamai Technologies was awarded a data communications contract by the State of United States — Montana, which is expected to streamline the acquisition of its security and cloud computing solutions by public sector organizations.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 50.0
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United States — Montana
United States — Montana awarded a data communications contract to Akamai Technologies, aiming to streamline technology acquisition for its state and local agencies, as well as educational institutions.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Carahsoft Technology Corporation
Carahsoft Technology Corporation will partner with Akamai Technologies to fulfill orders and provide technical guidance to participating agencies under the new contract, enhancing its role in public sector technology procurement.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 30.0
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Rob San Martin
Rob San Martin, Vice President of Public Sector at Akamai Technologies, commented on the importance of the contract for government agencies and schools.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Andres Azcuna
Andres Azcuna, Sales Director at Carahsoft Technology Corporation, highlighted how the contract would benefit public sector customers.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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