Why Akamai Agreed to Acquire Janrain

The transcript discusses Akamai's acquisition of Janrain, highlighting the benefits of Janrain's technology in enhancing data security and privacy. It explains how this acquisition will support Akamai's Web security business, which is experiencing rapid growth. The discussion also touches on the broader trends in enterprise tech spending, emphasizing the increasing demand for cybersecurity solutions due to the rising sophistication of cyberattacks.

What is one of the main benefits of integrating Janrain's technology into Akamai's platform?

• It allows Akamai to disclose acquisition costs.

• It increases the number of data breaches.

• It helps prevent data breaches by securely storing data.

• It reduces the need for cybersecurity measures.

How does Janrain's technology support data privacy regulations?

• By sharing data with third parties without consent.

• By storing data in an unencrypted format.

• By ensuring data is used according to user preferences.

• By ignoring international data privacy rules.

What is the expected impact of Janrain's technology on Akamai's revenue?

• It will have no impact on revenue.

• It will only benefit non-security sectors.

• It will decrease revenue by 50%.

• It will help maintain strong growth in the security business.

Why is there a growing demand for cybersecurity solutions?

• Due to the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks.

• Because cyberattacks are becoming less frequent.

• Because companies are less concerned about data breaches.

• Due to a decrease in enterprise tech spending.

What role does Akamai play in the cybersecurity industry?

• Akamai offers unique solutions to stop attacks against major enterprises.

• Akamai provides basic security solutions.

• Akamai focuses solely on non-security related technologies.

• Akamai is reducing its focus on cybersecurity.