Nearly a year after it announced a partnership with IBM to push Java computing to the edge of the Internet, Akamai is unveiling a new service that will enable customers to run WebSphere-based applications on its network of edge servers.The offering, called Akamai EdgeComputing Powered by WebSphere, is Akamai’s first formal offering designed to run Web services at the network’s edge. Akamai also has announced a partnership with Microsoft to support .Net applications at the edge. That service is expected to be rolled out by the end of the year.Analysts say application processing is a logical next step for content delivery networks (CDN) that were originally designed to boost the performance of Web sites by pushing content closer to end users. CDNs can do the same thing for applications, analysts say.Akamai EdgeComputing Powered by WebSphere will enable users to save on hardware and bandwidth because application processing can happen at the network edge rather than draining performance from origin servers, Akamai executives say. “This allows companies to extend their WebSphere applications across Akamai’s global network without having to plan or provision capacity themselves,” said Chris Schoettle, Akamai executive vice president of technology, networks and support, in a statement. Akamai EdgeComputing Powered by WebSphere is available now through IBM Global Services, as well as through Akamai. Pricing was not released. Related content news Cisco CCNA and AWS cloud networking rank among highest paying IT certifications Cloud expertise and security know-how remain critical in building today’s networks, and these skills pay top dollar, according to Skillsoft’s annual ranking of the most valuable IT certifications. Demand for talent continues to outweigh s By Denise Dubie Nov 30, 2023 7 mins Certifications Network Security Networking news Mainframe modernization gets a boost from Kyndryl, AWS collaboration Kyndryl and AWS have expanded their partnership to help enterprise customers simplify and accelerate their mainframe modernization initiatives. By Michael Cooney Nov 30, 2023 4 mins Mainframes Cloud Computing Data Center news AWS and Nvidia partner on Project Ceiba, a GPU-powered AI supercomputer The companies are extending their AI partnership, and one key initiative is a supercomputer that will be integrated with AWS services and used by Nvidia’s own R&D teams. By Andy Patrizio Nov 30, 2023 3 mins CPUs and Processors Generative AI Supercomputers news VMware stung by defections and layoffs after Broadcom close Layoffs and executive departures are expected after an acquisition, but there's also concern about VMware customer retention. By Andy Patrizio Nov 30, 2023 3 mins Virtualization Data Center Industry Podcasts Videos Resources Events NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe