Akamai Technologies announced that its Akamai Cloud has achieved FedRAMP High Ready status, the most stringent federal cloud security certification. The designation confirms that a third‑party assessment organization has verified the platform’s readiness for the FedRAMP authorization process, allowing Akamai to pursue contracts with U.S. federal agencies that demand the highest level of security compliance.
The Ready status is a preparatory step; full authorization still requires approval from a federal agency sponsor or the FedRAMP Joint Authorization Board. Nevertheless, the milestone signals Akamai’s readiness to meet the rigorous security requirements of federal customers and expands its potential customer base in a market that is increasingly shifting workloads to secure cloud environments.
Akamai’s recent Q3 2025 earnings reinforce the strategic importance of the FedRAMP achievement. Revenue rose to $1.055 billion, up 5% year‑over‑year, driven by a 39% jump in Cloud Infrastructure Services and a 10% increase in Security revenue. Earnings per share reached $1.86, beating consensus estimates by $0.22 and reflecting disciplined cost management amid strong demand for security and cloud services.
Management highlighted the milestone’s significance. CEO Tom Leighton said the FedRAMP readiness complements Akamai’s focus on security and AI‑edge services, while CFO Ed McGowan noted that disciplined cost control helped deliver the earnings beat and positioned the company for future growth in high‑margin segments.
The FedRAMP High Ready status positions Akamai to capture a growing federal market as agencies accelerate cloud migration, potentially driving future revenue growth in the security and cloud infrastructure segments.
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