Akamai Identity Cloud
Scalable, secure CIAM.
Overview
Akamai Identity Cloud, formerly Janrain, is a Customer Identity and Access Management solution built for enterprise-scale. It provides the tools to manage the entire customer lifecycle, from registration and authentication to preference management and data access. A key focus is on scalability and performance, leveraging Akamai's global content delivery network to handle massive user loads and provide a consistent experience worldwide.
✨ Key Features
- Scalable Registration and Login
- Social Login
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Consent and Preference Management
- Unified Customer Profiles
- Global Data Residency and Compliance
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Massive scalability and performance backed by Akamai's global edge network
- Proven experience with the world's largest brands
- Strong capabilities for managing global data residency and compliance
Unique Value: Provides a highly scalable and reliable CIAM solution that can handle the performance and compliance demands of the world's largest consumer brands.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Handling massive, spiky traffic loads during major events (e.g., live sports, product launches)
- Creating a single, unified view of a customer across dozens of international brand sites
- Managing complex data residency and privacy requirements across the globe.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small businesses or startups with limited user bases
- Developer-centric projects that prioritize API flexibility over a managed platform
🏆 Alternatives
Offers superior scalability and performance under load compared to many competitors due to its integration with the Akamai edge network. It has a strong B2C focus similar to SAP and LoginRadius.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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