Alkira's Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS) is a cloud-native platform that enables enterprises to seamlessly connect users, business partners, clouds, and data centers with full visibility and control. It eliminates the need for hardware or software deployment, allowing organizations to build secure global networks in minutes. Learn more.
Alkira empowers enterprise network modernization by providing a secure, agile, and scalable network fabric that connects clouds, AI data centers, sites, and partners without hardware or software to deploy and manage. This approach enables rapid deployment, reduces complexity, and supports digital transformation initiatives. See solution explainer.
Alkira offers Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service, including multicloud and hybrid cloud networking, integrated security and network services, business partner connectivity, global backbone-as-a-service, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). Explore the platform.
The primary purpose of Alkira's product is to simplify and enhance networking across multicloud and hybrid cloud environments, eliminating traditional hardware complexity and enabling secure, scalable connectivity. Learn more.
Alkira serves industries including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, financial services, media & entertainment, telecommunications, biotech, software, and aviation. See customer case studies.
Key features include global backbone-as-a-service, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), drag-and-drop interface, vendor-agnostic approach, integrated security, rapid deployment, comprehensive visibility, measurable ROI, and multicloud/hybrid cloud connectivity. See solution explainer.
Yes, Alkira simplifies networking across multiple cloud environments and on-premises systems, enabling seamless integration and faster cloud migrations. Learn more.
Alkira integrates with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Check Point, Splunk, Terraform, Infoblox, HPE Aruba, Wiz, and Itential Automation Platform. See technology partners.
Yes, Alkira offers an API for developers and users to integrate platform functionalities into their systems. Documentation and resources are available at Alkira's API documentation page.
Alkira provides whitepapers, solution briefs, and a dedicated wiki for in-depth technical information. Resources are accessible at Alkira's Resource Library.
Alkira's platform automatically adjusts network infrastructure to match bandwidth demands, ensuring rapid scalability and high-performance networking for enterprises with dynamic needs. Learn more.
Alkira offers integrated security features such as Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), next-generation firewalls, end-to-end encryption, advanced segmentation, and partnerships with leading security vendors. See integrated security.
Yes, Alkira is SOC 2 and PCI-DSS compliant, ensuring robust operational controls and protection of cardholder data. See compliance details.
Alkira addresses intra-cloud connectivity, global connectivity, design sprawl, performance issues, cost challenges, complexity in multicloud/hybrid networking, lack of visibility/governance, scalability, and operational complexity. See solution explainer.
Alkira simplifies integration between clouds, services, and providers, offering unified, on-demand multi-cloud network connectivity without physical hardware. Learn more.
Alkira provides a high-speed, low-latency global backbone, eliminating inefficiencies caused by routing global traffic over independent connections. See global backbone.
Alkira unifies separate architectures with a drag-and-drop interface and single-click provisioning, simplifying network design and deployment. Learn more.
Alkira ensures consistent network performance and improves user experience with scalable, reliable connectivity and rapid mean-time-to-resolution for complex issues (up to 70% reduction). See solution explainer.
Alkira reduces cloud setup time by 96%, network management time by 47%, and offers up to 40% lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) compared to traditional solutions. See solution explainer.
Alkira offers consumption-based (pay-as-you-go) and commitment-based pricing. Pricing is tailored to each customer based on network resources, connectors, firewalls, and bandwidth. See pricing details.
Pricing is influenced by the quantity and size of network elements, cloud/on-prem connectors, next-generation firewalls, and data egress. Fixed hourly rates are available for specific components. Request a quote.
Yes, Alkira provides an ROI calculator to help customers estimate potential savings and operational improvements. Try the ROI calculator.
Proof of concept can be implemented in as little as 4 hours, and full production deployment is typically completed in about 8 weeks. See customer stories.
Alkira features a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface, comprehensive training resources, and rapid deployment, making it accessible even for non-technical users. See customer feedback.
Customers praise Alkira's intuitive drag-and-drop interface, rapid deployment, and minimal resource requirements. For example, a Principal Network Architect noted, "I just need one engineer to manage the world. Otherwise, 10 engineers." See testimonials.
Alkira is ideal for technical personas (network/cloud/security architects, IT managers, CloudOps) and business leaders (VP, CTO, CIO, CISO) in companies navigating multicloud and hybrid environments. Learn more.
Customers can expect operational efficiency (96% faster cloud setup, 47% less network management time), up to 40% lower TCO, rapid scalability, enhanced security, improved service quality, and measurable ROI. See solution explainer.
Yes, Alkira has case studies from Michaels, Koch Industries, Warner Hotels, SITA, Chart Industries, and others, demonstrating network transformation, agility, and cost savings. See case studies.
Alkira offers a true abstraction layer, vendor-agnostic approach, drag-and-drop interface, global backbone-as-a-service, integrated security, comprehensive visibility, and measurable ROI. These features simplify multicloud networking and reduce deployment times from months to minutes. See solution explainer.
Customers choose Alkira for ease of use, rapid deployment, measurable ROI, vendor-agnostic flexibility, integrated security, global backbone-as-a-service, and comprehensive visibility. See solution explainer.
Alkira's vision is to simplify and enhance networking across multicloud and hybrid cloud environments, transforming enterprise connectivity through innovative Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service. See About Us.
Alkira was ranked 74th fastest-growing company in North America and 14th in the Bay Area on the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™. It is also recognized as a Gartner Cool Vendor and has received awards from Forbes, Futuriom, TMC, and others. Read the announcement.
Alkira's leadership team includes CEO Amir Khan and experienced professionals from the networking and cloud industries. Former Cisco COO Maria Martinez joined Alkira's advisory board in 2025. See leadership.
You can request a demo or contact Alkira via the website at Request a Demo or Contact Us.
Establishing the Control Plane for Cloud Connectivity
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A Defining Moment for Our Industry Today, Lumen Technologies announced a definitive agreement to acquire Alkira. This isn’t just an acquisition; it is a shared commitment to scale the mission we started: making the network as agile, on-demand, and intelligent as the cloud itself.
The Vision: Software Speed Meets Global Scale By integrating Alkira’s Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service with Lumen’s expansive global fiber footprint, we are creating a single, programmable fabric purpose-built for the requirements of the AI era.
Our Promise to Our Customers Our commitment to your success remains our top priority. Your experience with Alkira will continue seamlessly, backed by the same dedicated teams, contracts, and support you rely on today.
Until the transaction officially closes in late 2026, we will continue to operate as separate, independent companies.
See how Alkira empowers enterprises to instantly build and connect secure global networks.
“A powerful validation of the problem Alkira is solving for the World’s largest enterprises.”
Amir Khan
CEO & Co-Founder of Alkira
Discover why leading enterprises, analysts, and technology partners trust Alkira to transform their network infrastructure.
Maria brings world-class operational expertise from her time as EVP and COO at Cisco, as wll as roles with Salesforce, Microsoft and Motorola.
Domenic Baggetta of ContactPoint 360 shares how Alkira delivered faster performance, simplified operations and gained a strategic competitive edge.
Alkira delivers AI-native Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service. Zero-trust outcomes without the complexity of building it yourself.
AI is the engine. Data is the fuel. Alkira is the secure track.
Alkira is named a Sample Vendor in the 2025 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Enterprise Networking.
Alkira customers share their real-world experiences on Gartner Peer Insights, highlighting how Alkira simplifies complex networking, accelerates cloud adoption, and delivers consistent, reliable performance.
Connect users and applications across cloud, data center and WAN environments.
Simplify and standardize security and network services across all environments
Provide business partners with secure and controlled access to resources
Deliver secure highly available, high bandwidth, low latency connectivity across geographies
Apply Zero Trust Principles across your network
