Akamai has agreed to acquire the network infrastructure and security provider, which counts Juniper Networks and Network Solutions as investors.
Cloud services provider Akamai Technologies has agreed to acquire US-based telecommunications software provider Nominum for an undisclosed sum in a deal that will provide an exit for network technology provider Juniper Networks.
Founded in 1999, Nominum provides domain name system (DNS) software for telecoms providers focusing on network infrastructure and security. Akamai plans to add the company’s security capabilities to its portfolio of cloud hosting and streaming services.
Akamai will pay an undisclosed cash amount for Nominum and the transaction…