Linode vs Alphabet
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Developer-focused cloud VPS platform acquired by Akamai for $900M in 2022; affordable Linux server hosting in 11 global regions competing with DigitalOcean as simpler AWS alternative.
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Linode is a cloud computing platform providing virtual private servers (VPS), managed Kubernetes (LKE), object storage, managed databases, and bare metal servers to developers, startups, and businesses as a simpler, more affordable alternative to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Founded in 2003 by Christopher Aker in Galloway, New Jersey, Linode was acquired by Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) in 2022 for $900 million and rebranded to Akamai Cloud — but continues to operate its developer-focused cloud platform under the Linode brand in many contexts.
Alphabet (GOOGL) reported $350.0B revenue in FY2024, up 14% YoY. Google Cloud $43.2B (+29%). Market cap ~$2.1T. 183,000+ employees. Headquartered in Mountain View, CA. Founded 1998.
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Alphabet Inc. is the parent company of Google and one of the world's most valuable technology conglomerates. The company operates Google Search (90%+ global market share), YouTube (2.5B+ monthly users), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Android (3B+ devices), and the Waymo autonomous driving division.
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