Alkira Accelerates Lumen’s Programmable Network
AI-ready network infrastructure across every cloud, site, partner and workload.
Alkira is now part of Lumen Technologies. One network. Every cloud. Total control, globally. Together, we’re combining Alkira’s cloud-native networking platform with Lumen’s global network to deliver the programmable, secure, and AI-ready infrastructure enterprises need to connect applications, clouds, data centers, users, and AI workloads with greater agility, visibility, and control.
What’s New
Programmable Network Model for the Enterprise
Lumen + Alkira: one platform to connect clouds, users, and partners at scale — no trade-offs between performance and agility.
Welcome to the Future of Networking
See how Alkira and Lumen empower enterprises to instantly build and connect secure global networks.
A Single Control Plane for the Programmable Network
Alkira extends a single, unified control plane across every cloud, SaaS platform, branch, data center, and partner ecosystem.
Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Enterprise Networking 2026
Gartner’s 2026 Enterprise Networking Hype Cycle validates the shift to AI-native, cloud-first networking
Ranked 74th Fastest Growing Company in North America
“A powerful validation of the problem Alkira is solving for the World’s largest enterprises.”
Amir Khan
CEO & Co-Founder of Alkira
How ContactPoint 360 Supercharged Its Operations
Domenic Baggetta of ContactPoint 360 shares how Alkira delivered faster performance, simplified operations and gained a strategic competitive edge.
Traditional Networking is Strangling Enterprise AI
Alkira delivers AI-native Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service. Zero-trust outcomes without the complexity of building it yourself.
Introducing Alkira MCP and Alkira NIA
AI is the engine. Data is the fuel. Alkira is the secure track.
What are Enterprise Customers Saying?
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.
What Does Alkira Deliver?
- Speed, Agility & Ease of Use
Deploy, migrate, and scale networks in minutes. - Scalability
Automatically Scale network infrastructure to match bandwidth demand. - Integrated Security and Network Services
Firewall, encrypt and segment traffic across all environments. - Full Control with Visibility & Governance
See network traffic, manage and troubleshoot from a single console. - Cost Savings
CAPEX – no hardware to buy, Opex – maximal operational efficiency. Only pay for what you use.
Solution Categories
Connect users and applications across cloud, data center and WAN environments.
Simplify and standardize security and network services across all environments
Onboard partners through a repeatable, governed control plane with built-in segmentation and policy for private, high-reach connectivity
Deliver secure highly available, high bandwidth, low latency connectivity across geographies
Replace racks, routers, firewalls, and cross-connect complexity with a cloud-native network delivered as a service
Apply Zero Trust Principles across your network
Quantified ROI
91
%
Faster to onboard partners
93
%
Faster to connect data centers
84
%
Less time managing clouds
93
%
Faster security service rollout
73
%
Fewer firewalls needed
Source: Nemertes, Alkira Real Economic Value Report, October 2024.
Industry Recognition
Alkira vs. Traditional Networking
Research and Publications
Nemertes Alkira Real Economic Value Report, 2024
This study by Nemertes explains how Alkira’s Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service Simplifies Operations, Reduces Overhead, and Improves Agility. Inside, you’ll hear from actual users:
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