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Anthropic has committed $11.6 billion over seven years to Akamai's cloud infrastructure, Akamai announced on September 24, 2026 — the largest deal in Akamai's history.
A Bet on CPUs, Not Just GPUs
The deal targets CPU capacity, the general-purpose chips that run code and browse the web. Demand for that kind of compute has grown as AI agents take on more tasks beyond pure model inference.
Equity Tied to Spending
Akamai is giving Anthropic warrants for up to 5% of its stock: 2% tied to the current contract and another 3% if the deal expands by up to $9 billion, taking the potential total to about $20 billion. The commitment depends on Akamai meeting delivery and service-availability requirements, and either side can end it under certain conditions.
The Revenue Ramp
Akamai expects $150 million to $300 million in revenue in 2027, starting in the second half, rising to an annual pace of about $1.7 billion by the end of 2028. It plans to spend about $5.5 billion on capacity. The deal is more than six times the size of a $1.8 billion agreement between the two companies reported in May.
Agents Change the Compute Mix
Agentic AI doesn't only call a model — it runs code, opens browsers and moves data, all on ordinary servers. Teams planning agent workloads should budget for that surrounding compute, not just model tokens.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the Anthropic–Akamai deal?
$11.6 billion over seven years, potentially growing to about $20 billion.
Why does Anthropic need Akamai's CPUs?
Demand for general-purpose CPU compute has grown as AI agents run code, browse the web and handle tasks beyond model inference.
What does Anthropic get besides capacity?
Warrants for up to 5% of Akamai's stock that vest as its spending grows.
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