San Jose, CA, November 13, 2023 – Alkira®, the pioneer in agentless, multi-cloud networking, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Alkira to its 2023 Stellar Startups list in the cloud category. This annual list, previously known as CRN Emerging Vendors, recognizes fast-rising technology manufacturers committed to delivering leading-edge solutions that propel innovation and growth in the IT channel.
Companies on the 2023 Stellar Startups list are all six years old or younger. They are selected across categories including artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), application development/DevOps, big data, business applications, cloud, data center, Internet of Things (IoT), networking/unified communications, security and storage.
Alkira was recognized for its fast and intuitive Cloud Network as a Service (CNaaS) solution, the first global unified network infrastructure with on-demand hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity, integrated network and security services, end-to-end visibility, controls, and governance, all delivered as-a-service. With enterprise cloud adoption growing at a consistent clip in recent years, it’s critical for businesses to have frictionless experiences that allow them to maximize these cloud investments. The Alkira solution allows the world’s largest organizations to turn networking for the cloud from a business inhibitor to a business enabler by simplifying the entire process to a few clicks of the mouse.
The technology vendors featured on the CRN 2023 Stellar Startups list have a deep understanding of the unique needs of the IT industry, enabling solution providers to overcome complicated market challenges, increase bottom-line revenue, and deliver solutions that will ensure the IT channel’s continued success.
“With the 2023 Stellar Startups list, CRN spotlights emerging technology vendors creating groundbreaking products that support customer and solution provider success in the ever-changing IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, vice president of U.S. Content and Executive Editor of CRN at The Channel Company. “As a trusted industry resource, the Stellar Startups list empowers solution providers with exclusive insights into the latest cutting-edge IT channel technologies.”
“Alkira is dedicated to giving channel partners the support and resources they need to thrive in a highly competitive landscape by delivering disruptive cloud solutions that alleviate the most pertinent pain points enterprises are dealing with,” said Doug Houghton, Director of Channels at Alkira. “Being recognized on CRN’s Stellar Startups List reinforces all the hard work our organization puts in and our relentless commitment to fueling growth for IT channel partners and customers.”
The CRN 2023 Stellar Startups list will be featured in the December 2023 issue of CRN Magazine and online at CRN.com/StellarStartups.
About Alkira
Alkira is the leader in cloud networking as a service. We unify multiple clouds, sites, and users via an enterprise network built entirely in the cloud. The network is managed using the same controls, policies, and security network admins know, can instantly scale as needed, and is available as a service. There is no new hardware to deploy, no software to download, and no cloud architecture to learn. Alkira’s solution is trusted by Fortune 100 enterprises, leading system integrators, and global managed service providers. Learn more at alkira.com and follow us @alkiranet.
About The Channel Company
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