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Akamai to Cease CDN Operations in China, Impacting Workforce

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
100
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.9%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
100 OF 10,947 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: China.

Department affected: Content Delivery Network (CDN).

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. has announced the cessation of its Content Delivery Network (CDN) operations in China, resulting in the layoff of approximately 100 employees. This decision comes as part of the company's strategic shift and reflects the challenges faced in the Chinese market. The layoffs are effective immediately, with affected employees primarily located in China. The company has cited operational difficulties and a need to streamline its services as reasons for this significant workforce reduction. Akamai's exit from the Chinese CDN market marks a notable change in its global operations.

Akamai Technologies, Inc. cut 100 jobs affecting its Content Delivery Network (CDN) team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.9% of the 10,947 people Akamai Technologies, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 2 layoff events at Akamai Technologies, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 136 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Akamai Technologies, Inc. cut 100 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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