Akamai announces agreement with State of Montana

Akamai (AKAM) announced that the State of Montana awarded the company a new data communications contract vehicle. The agreement streamlines how state and local agencies, as well as educational institutions, can acquire Akamai’s industry-leading security and cloud computing solutions. Public sector organizations currently face a dual challenge: defending against sophisticated cyberthreats while navigating rigid procurement cycles. This new contract addresses both. It offers a pre-competed, compliance-enabling pathway for government entities to upgrade their infrastructure, serving as a critical alternative to existing solutions. Akamai will leverage its partnership with Carahsoft to fulfill orders and provide technical guidance to participating agencies.