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eChannel News Interview: Solving AI & Cloud Infrastructure Challenges with Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service

eChannel News Interview: Solving AI & Cloud Infrastructure Challenges with Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service

In this interview, Doug Houghton, Director of Channels at Alkira, discusses how the company delivers network infrastructure as a service to simplify enterprise connectivity challenges. Houghton explains how Alkira’s cloud exchange point streamlines cross-border networking while reducing both costs and operational complexity compared to traditional approaches. The discussion covers the competitive dynamics between major cloud providers and examines the operational hurdles organizations face when securing communications across multiple cloud environments. Houghton also highlights the critical importance of separating control and data planes to ensure uninterrupted service delivery in modern network architectures.

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