April 30, 2025:
Akka Expands AI Deployment with New Flexibility - Akka, formerly Lightbend Inc., has introduced new deployment options that let developers self-host agentic AI applications on Akka or across multiple cloud regions. Known for its Actor Model efficiency, the Akka platform simplifies concurrent and distributed programming, making it suitable for cloud-native and agentic AI applications.
The new options enable developers to create services without relying solely on Akka's platform, offering more control over infrastructure and deployment. Akka CEO Tyler Jewell emphasizes this as pivotal for enterprise adoption of scalable, resilient AI systems, moving beyond traditional software solutions.
