Akamai Named Gartner Customers' Choice
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026
The recognition of Akamai Technologies by Gartner is likely to positively impact Akamai Technologies' stock price and market reputation, as it validates the effectiveness of its API protection solutions. This distinction could also lead to increased customer adoption and market share for Akamai Technologies in the growing cybersecurity and cloud computing industries.
Akamai Technologies has been named a Customers' Choice in the 2026 Gartner Peer Insights 'Voice of the Customer' for API Protection. The company received a 93% recommendation rate and was the only vendor to achieve this distinction in the report. This recognition highlights Akamai Technologies' strong customer focus and user experience in providing API security solutions, which are increasingly critical given the rise of API-based AI applications and associated security risks. Mani Sundaram, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Akamai Technologies' Security Technology Group, expressed pride in this achievement, attributing it to the company's dedication to its customers.
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