Akamai Technologies has announced a partnership with VAST Data to improve Artificial Intelligence (AI) inferencing efficiency. This agreement integrates Akamai’s distributed cloud platform with VAST Data's approach to data-intensive computing, which is aimed at enhancing performance and lowering costs associated with AI applications.

This collaboration will focus on reducing latency and improving response times for large-scale deployments of AI. With VAST Data's platform, Akamai aims to provide better local response time and service for distributed customers while making AI computing more accessible.

While many cloud service providers focus on centralized AI training, they often fall short on inference deployment at scale. Akamai's distributed cloud model is designed to meet the unique demands of edge AI applications. Users of the Akamai Cloud will benefit from consistent access to their data across multiple locations.

“With this agreement, Akamai and VAST Data will deliver next-generation AI infrastructure that combines hyperscale performance, security, and efficiency,” said Jeff Denworth, Co-Founder of VAST Data. He noted that the partnership provides an AI-ready platform that ensures scalability and security for demanding AI applications.

The partnership aligns with Akamai’s strategy to advance distributed cloud solutions amid rising challenges in centralized architectures, positioning the company to adapt to an edge-centric market.