Linode vs Fluor Corporation
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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.
Irving TX global EPC contractor (NYSE: FLR) at $16.3B 2024 revenue with $17.7B backlog; new CEO Jim Breuer May 2025 growing data center/semiconductor segment from BHP Olympic Dam to CHIPS Act fabs competing with Bechtel and AECOM.
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Fluor Corporation is an Irving, Texas-based engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company — publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLR) — providing global energy, chemicals, infrastructure, government, and advanced technology clients with EPC project delivery services across the full capital project lifecycle from feasibility through commissioning and maintenance. In 2024, Fluor reported $16.3 billion in revenue (Fortune 500 #265) with $9.5 billion in new awards and an $17.7 billion ending backlog, demonstrating pipeline growth driven by the AI data center construction surge, semiconductor manufacturing expansion (CHIPS Act-funded fabs), and life sciences facility build-out. In May 2025, Jim Breuer was named CEO, succeeding David Constable who became Executive Chairman. Founded in 1912 (113-year operating history), Fluor operates through Urban Solutions (infrastructure, manufacturing, life sciences), Mission Solutions (government), and Energy Solutions (oil, gas, chemicals, renewables) segments.
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