Akamai to acquire LayerX for $205 million

Akamai has entered a definitive agreement to acquire LayerX, a provider of browser-based AI usage control and secure enterprise browser technology, for approximately $205 million. The acquisition is intended to extend Akamai's zero trust capabilities into the browser to provide AI usage control across users, applications, and infrastructure; LayerX employees will join Akamai's zero trust organization and the deal is expected to close in Q3 2026.