The event was spotlight the 15th anniversary of Akamai's incorporation and nearly fourteen years of listing with NASDAQ.
Dr. Leighton joined NASDAQ OMX CEO, Bob Greifeld, in presiding over the Opening Bell. The ceremony began at 9:15 a.m., with remarks from Greifeld and Leighton just prior to the official market opening at 9:30 a.m.
Incorporated in 1998, Akamai has been listed on the NASDAQ since October of 1999
About Akamai
Akamai® is the leading cloud platform for helping enterprises provide secure, high-performing user experiences on any device, anywhere. At the core of the Company's solutions is the Akamai Intelligent Platform™ providing extensive reach, coupled with unmatched reliability, security, visibility and expertise. Akamai removes the complexities of connecting the increasingly mobile world, supporting 24/7 consumer demand, and enabling enterprises to securely leverage the cloud. To learn more about how Akamai is accelerating the pace of innovation in a hyperconnected world, please visit www.akamai.com
