Fermyon Technologies, a leader in serverless WebAssembly (Wasm), has announced a strategic partnership with Akamai to bring edge-native AI and serverless applications to the world’s largest distributed cloud and content delivery network (CDN). The new Fermyon Wasm Functions engine will enable businesses to deploy blazingly fast, portable, and polyglot Wasm-based applications on Akamai’s global network.
“Companies are shifting to distributed cloud models, especially for AI workloads,” said Jon Alexander, VP of Product at Akamai. “Fermyon’s WebAssembly technology enables massive performance gains, and our partnership accelerates AI-driven application development at the edge.”
Why It Matters: The Need for Edge-Native AI & Serverless
Industries like media, e-commerce, and financial services rely on ultra-low latency. Even a 100-millisecond delay can reduce engagement and revenue. However, centralized cloud models struggle with performance bottlenecks. By leveraging WebAssembly (Wasm) and Akamai’s globally distributed infrastructure, businesses can now build lightning-fast AI inference and serverless applications that execute in under 100 milliseconds—faster than the blink of an eye.
Benefits of Fermyon Wasm Functions on Akamai Cloud
1. Edge-Native AI and Serverless Compute
- Deploy applications near end users for sub-millisecond cold starts.
- Reduce egress costs compared to hyperscaler cloud platforms.
- Optimize AI inference by processing data closer to its source.
2. Seamless Akamai Cloud Integration
- Works with Akamai’s EdgeWorkers, object storage, GPU/CPU compute, and CDN.
- Enables cost-effective AI inferencing near the user.
- Empowers developers to build and deploy in under two minutes.
3. Ultra-Fast Performance & Scalability
- Cold start times under 0.5 milliseconds—orders of magnitude faster than traditional serverless platforms.
- Wasm-based applications are highly portable and secure.
- Supports a broad range of programming languages for flexibility.
Accelerating AI and Edge Computing Adoption
“Bringing the world’s fastest serverless platform to the most distributed cloud is a game changer,” said Fermyon CEO, Matt Butcher. “With AI and GPU integration, Fermyon Wasm Functions redefine edge computing and serverless performance.”
Akamai customers can now procure Fermyon Wasm Functions directly from Akamai. To encourage adoption, Akamai is offering limited-time credits for trials and experimental workloads.
Upcoming Events: See It in Action
Fermyon and Akamai will be showcasing Wasm Functions at:
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe | London | April 1–4, 2025
NAB Show | Las Vegas | April 5–9, 2025
Fermyon and Akamai’s partnership ushers in a new era of edge-native AI and serverless computing, delivering unparalleled speed, security, and efficiency. Businesses can now leverage WebAssembly-powered applications on the world’s most distributed cloud to deliver faster, smarter, and more cost-effective digital experiences.
