Akamai Technologies has acquired Fermyon to enhance its serverless framework for Web Assembly (Wasm) applications. The integration aims to improve the deployment of low-latency applications, particularly for AI workflows, by leveraging Fermyon's capabilities. This move follows a prior alliance that already integrated Fermyon's tech into Akamai's services.

The OpenCost project outlined its achievements in 2025 and plans for 2026, including 11 releases that improved usability and multi-cloud cost tracking. Key advancements include an AI-ready MCP server for real-time cost analysis and ongoing community mentorship efforts. Future goals focus on tracking machine-learning workloads and enhancing supply chain security.

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