Operator
Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Akamai Technologies first-quarter 2021 earnings call. [Operator instructions] Please be advised that today s conference may be recorded. [Operator instructions] I d now like to hand the conference over to your host today, Mr.
Tom Barth, head of investor relations.
Tom Barth
Head of Investor Relations
Thank you, operator. Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining Akamai s first-quarter 2021 earnings conference call. Speaking today will be Tom Leighton, Akamai s chief executive officer; and Ed McGowan, Akamai s chief financial officer. Before we get started, please note that today s comments include forward-looking statements, including statements regarding revenue and earnings guidance.