On May 7, 2025, Akamai Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), a leading cybersecurity and cloud computing company, announced a strategic partnership with FPT Corporation, a global IT services powerhouse. This collaboration marks FPT’s entry as a global systems integrator in the Akamai Partner Program, aimed at helping businesses build, deploy, and optimize cloud-native applications on the robust Akamai Cloud platform.

2. Uniting Expertise for Enhanced Value

Phuong Dang, Senior Executive Vice President at FPT Software and CEO of FPT Software Americas, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting the synergy between FPT’s extensive experience in cloud migration, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation, and Akamai's powerful platform capabilities. "Together, we aim to empower businesses to run modern, cloud-native applications on a platform built for performance and scale—regardless of the customer's stage in their cloud journey," stated Dang.

The collaboration seeks to provide organizations with the tools necessary to fully leverage cloud solutions, particularly those designed to operate at scale and closer to users and devices. By merging FPT’s significant workforce and expertise in cloud consulting, DevOps, and SecOps with the performance and cost efficiencies of Akamai's compute platform, the partnership is set to streamline operations for enterprises navigating multi-cloud environments.

3. Delivering Cutting-Edge AI Solutions

One of the significant highlights of this partnership was showcased at the 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas, where FPT and Akamai demonstrated the potential of AI to unlock new value from media archives. The demonstration featured AI-driven indexing capabilities operating on the Akamai Cloud, capable of analyzing and tagging archived content with remarkable precision. This technology can automatically detect players, actions, and key moments in sports media, generating rich metadata that enhances content discoverability and viewer engagement.

Paul Joseph, Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Services at Akamai, emphasized the importance of FPT's hands-on expertise. "They've already earned the trust of customers across many of the industries we serve, and now they're enabling those same customers to use Akamai Cloud to drive smarter, faster, more efficient computing around the world," he remarked.

4. FPT’s Growth Trajectory

FPT Corporation has established a strong global presence, operating in 30 countries, with 16 locations across the Americas. The company has seen significant growth since entering the region in 2008, employing over 1,000 professionals and achieving a remarkable 27.4% year-on-year revenue increase in 2024. This growth has been driven largely by its IT services, which contributed 79% of FPT's total technology revenue and 91% of its pre-tax profit.

In the first quarter of 2025, FPT reported a revenue increase of 13.9% and a 19.4% rise in profit before tax year-on-year. The technology sector remains a pivotal growth driver for the company, with a 15.3% year-on-year increase, bolstered by a 17% rise in revenue from global IT services.

5. Looking Ahead

The partnership between Akamai Technologies and FPT Corporation signifies a transformative step in empowering businesses to harness the full potential of cloud solutions and AI technologies. As organizations increasingly seek to optimize their cloud-native applications and enhance their operational efficiencies, this collaboration promises to deliver innovative solutions that cater to the evolving demands of the digital landscape.

For more information about Akamai's partner ecosystem or to explore opportunities in the Akamai Technology Partner Program, interested parties can visit Akamai's official website.

This collaboration not only highlights the commitment of both companies to innovation and excellence but is also poised to deliver significant value to businesses aiming to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

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