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Limelight, Level 3 Combo Seen As Strong Akamai Rival

Combining Limelight Networks and Level 3 Communications’ CDN business would create a formidable rival to Akamai Technologies (AKAM), speculates Macquarie Capital. Akamai is the No. 1 provider of content delivery network (CDN) services to media and entertainment companies. Broomfield, Colo.-based Level 3, a survivor of the telecom fiber-optic bust, last year acquired TW Telecom, continuing its roll-up of long-distance phone companies and becoming a

Apple Silence On Web TV Deals Akamai A Downgrade

Akamai Technologies’ (AKAM) stock took a downgrade on Tuesday from Macquarie Capital, which pointed to Apple’s delay in announcing a Web TV streaming product. At its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, Apple (AAPL) said not a word about plans to launch an Internet TV service. Akamai, the biggest provider of content delivery network (CDN) services to media and entertainment companies, has been investing in its network to support Apple’s much

Akamai Faces Q1 Headwinds: Cloud, Security Upside

Akamai Technologies (AKAM) faces near-term currency headwinds, but its move into security products will provide long-term upside, says Deutsche Bank, which initiated coverage with a neutral rating. Akamai reports Q1 earnings on April 28. The Cambridge, Mass.-based firm is the biggest provider of content delivery network (CDN) services to media and entertainment companies. It garners 27% of revenue outside America. Many U.S. tech firms with strong