Akamai Is Said to Explore a Potential Sale

Akamai Is Said to Explore a Potential Sale

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The video discusses Akamai's strategic position as a potential takeover target due to its extensive global server network. It highlights the difficulty of replicating such a network and identifies potential buyers like Microsoft, Oracle, and Google. Despite a chip flaw affecting servers, the real value lies in Akamai's server locations, which are unlikely to be impacted long-term.

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What impact does the speaker believe the chip flaw will have on a potential deal?

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What challenges does the speaker mention regarding building a network like Akamai's?

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