Akamai Technologies announces intent to acquire LayerX, advancing its workforce security strategy with AI usage control.

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    "title": "Akamai Technologies announces intent to acquire LayerX, advancing its workforce security strategy with AI usage control.",
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    "excerpt": "Akamai Technologies announces intent to acquire LayerX, advancing its workforce security strategy with AI usage control.\n\nUniting browser-native controls with Akamai's Zero Trust and application security portfolio to secure the AI-era workforce\n\nCambridge, MA USA | May 14, 2026\n\nAkamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LayerX, a leading provider of browser-based AI usage control and secure enterprise browser (SEB) technology. LayerX's solutions will extend Akamai's protection into the browser, where the majority of enterprise tasks now occur and where today's workforce engages with generative AI applications, SaaS AI solutions, and AI agents. With this acquisition, Akamai is taking a critical step in the evolution of its Zero Trust security portfolio and addressing one of the most urgent priorities for security leaders in 2026: AI usage control.\n\nLayerX supports the most popular browsers, unlike proprietary enterprise browsers that require organizations to switch browsers and disrupt their users. This allows the users to securely continue with their preferred browser without disruption, as well as leverage the new generation of agentic browsers including Atlas, Comet, and others. By accommodating existing browsers, security teams benefit from greater real-time visibility and control over uninhibited use...",
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