The provided text is an extensive Wikipedia article detailing Akamai Technologies, an American company specializing in content delivery networks (CDN), cybersecurity, and cloud services. The article covers the company's history since its 1998 founding, including the death of co-founder Daniel M. Lewin during the 9/11 attacks, as well as changes in leadership. It also systematically explains Akamai’s technology and services, such as the Akamai Intelligent Edge Platform and the content delivery process, which relies on a massive global server network. Furthermore, a substantial section is dedicated to listing Akamai's numerous acquisitions over the years, alongside a list of key scientific publications related to its work.