CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online, today announced the launch of ISV Catalyst, a new partner program designed specifically for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to accelerate growth through strategic partnership. ISV Catalyst is a referral-based partner program that empowers independent software vendors (ISVs) to build, market, and sell innovative solutions that run on Akamai’s globally distributed cloud platform while creating a seamless path for customers to engage with those ISVs.
The announcement comes at a very important time for the cloud computing business, as software companies work hard to include AI, support multicloud deployments, and offer reliable, affordable, cloud-native solutions. ISV Catalyst meets these industry needs by making it easier for people to get into clouds and programs that help them speed up their time to market while also addressing user need for smart, portable, and scalable apps.
Removing Obstacles to Partnership
ISV Catalyst stands out because of its unique design that focuses on ISVs and gets rid of the problems that come up in regular partnerships. There are no referral fees for ISVs in their first year of the program, which makes it much easier for both new and experienced software suppliers to join.
Opening up new chances for ISVs
ISV Catalyst gives participating partners the power to set their products apart, speed up sales cycles, and gain unique advantages, such as:
- Co-marketing opportunities with Akamai to amplify brand visibility and reach
- Prominent placement on Akamai’s Technical Partner Directory and web properties
- Awareness to Akamai’s global sales force
- Strategic partnership foundation for long-term growth and collaboration
Software suppliers who take part in ISV Catalyst get to use Akamai’s huge cloud and edge computing infrastructure. This puts them in a good position to meet growing demand as businesses rely more and more on specialized cloud software to help them with their digital transformation projects.
Strategic integration with a larger network of partners
ISV Catalyst is built on the Akamai Partner Connect and Qualified Compute Program, which are parts of Akamai’s partner ecosystem. Akamai’s Qualified Compute Program still provides full technical integration and interoperability for deep platform partnerships. However, ISV Catalyst makes it easier for more people to join the ecosystem by offering a simple method to get started with easy on-ramps and growth paths.
The program shows that Akamai is focused on building partnerships with ISVs whose products meet the demands of certain customers. Customers may locate good ISV solutions that perform well with Akamai’s cloud platform by using this selected method.
Zak Putnam, Akamai’s Senior Director of Business Development, said, “With the launch of ISV Catalyst, we’re delivering on the promise of our unified partner strategy.” “Our ecosystem now has a structure that works for all kinds of partners and gives ISVs different ways to work with and interact with Akamai.” This is a big step toward building a partner ecosystem where services, solutions, and software all work together to give clients more value.
Target Market and Availability
ISV Catalyst is for independent software vendors of all sizes, from new startups to well-known business software companies. It helps them build the next generation of apps, such as those that use AI, are cloud-native, and can work with many clouds. The program is especially helpful for ISVs who offer SaaS-based solutions, which are focused on:
- Generative AI and machine learning applications
- Containerized and serverless architectures
- FinOps and cloud cost optimization tools
- Industry-specific vertical solutions
Quotes from ISV Catalyst Partners
“Norsk’s tagline is ‘Make Live Easy,’ which gives our customers the tools they need to create broadcast-quality live video processes in a fraction of the time and cost that is usually needed. Norsk Studio is easy to get to and affordable on Akamai Cloud, and you can trust that it will work well because it runs on infrastructure that has been tested in battle. The ISV Catalyst partnership program gives you more trust, visibility, and chances to develop. — Adrian Roe, CEO and Co-Founder of Norsk
“Our goal has always been to make content protection strong and simple, and this partnership does just that.” Most major studios, streamers, and sports organizations trust Akamai. As the first watermarking vendor in their ISV Catalyst program, we’re making it easy for those clients to turn on next-generation content security and live-stream piracy protection right through the infrastructure they already trust. – Max Eisendrath, CEO and Founder of Redflag AI
“Quality is the most important thing at SFTPGo, and Akamai Cloud is the same way, with great service reliability and a global data center footprint that puts our services exactly where they need to be. The difference is in the partnership: the assistance is very quick to respond, and the set prices take the guessing out of the equation, so we can grow with confidence. — Nicola Murino, CEO and Founder of SFTPGo
“Vindral Live has always been focused on getting live video ready for the future. This means that the quality is strong and the latency is low, with a focus on keeping all viewers in sync. To do this on a large scale, you need a strong base: infrastructure that is stable and available all over the world. Our products work together to make a full offer: next-generation performance built on a backbone with a long history of success. – Daniel Alinder, CEO of Vindral
“Customers often don’t realize what they don’t know about how to preserve important data. The Akamai ISV Catalyst program changes that. It enables partners like Myota a reliable approach to find solutions that clients really need but wouldn’t be able to find on their own. This program is useful since it has credibility, reach, and the ability to work with others.
– Gabe Gumbs, President of Myota
About Akamai Technologies
Akamai keeps life safe and running online. Akamai builds, delivers, and secures the digital experiences of many of the world’s biggest companies. These experiences enable billions of people live, work, and play every day. Akamai Connected Cloud is a huge edge and cloud platform that connects apps and experiences to users more closely and keeps dangers farther away.
