Akamai's core technology powers the Akamai EdgePlatform. Akamai's customers use this platform to mitigate shortcomings of the Internet in delivering their Web sites, content, and applications. Akamai continually develop new technologies to support changing needs of Web-based business. Used in combination with the reach and capacity of the Akamai platform, these technology services target particular IT challenges and online opportunities. You use them as managed services - no additional equipment is required and you can implement them in just a few days.