Alkira is a cloud networking platform that delivers Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS), enabling enterprises to simplify and unify connectivity across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Alkira eliminates the need for traditional hardware, offering a unified control plane, integrated security, and a global backbone-as-a-service for scalable, reliable, and low-latency networking. Learn more at Alkira's Platform Page.
Alkira's platform provides:
The primary purpose of Alkira's product is to simplify cloud networking for enterprises by providing Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS). This approach removes the complexity of traditional hardware-dependent networking and enables seamless, secure connectivity across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Details at Alkira's Company Page.
Alkira integrates with leading technology providers and platforms, including:
Yes, Alkira offers APIs, including billing APIs that provide real-time cloud network cost data for integration with cost management tools and dashboards. More information is available at this page.
Alkira provides extensive technical resources, including whitepapers, solution briefs, and a dedicated wiki. Access these at:
The Alkira Solution Explainer page provides an overview of Alkira's network infrastructure-as-a-service platform, emphasizing its ability to deliver enterprise-grade performance for hybrid and multi-cloud environments and its pioneering approach to Network Infrastructure On-Demand. Watch the explainer video at this page.
Alkira offers:
Alkira is SOC 2 and PCI-DSS compliant, demonstrating robust operational controls and protection of customer data. Integrated security features include Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and next-generation firewalls. Customers are encouraged to follow best practices for user access management. More details at Alkira's Compliance Page.
Alkira's platform automatically adjusts network infrastructure to match bandwidth demand, enabling rapid scalability and high-performance networking. It reduces cloud setup time by 96% and network management time by 47%, and delivers up to 40% lower TCO compared to traditional solutions. See this page for more details.
Alkira stands out with:
Alkira supports integrations with leading security, networking, and automation platforms, including Cisco SD-WAN, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, F5, Splunk, ServiceNow, Infoblox, Aruba SD-WAN, Terraform, and Itential Automation Platform. These integrations enable seamless connectivity, enhanced security, and automated network management. See Alkira's Technology Partners Page.
Alkira offers flexible pricing, including:
Alkira addresses:
Customers can expect:
Alkira is designed for mid-to-large enterprises across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, financial services, biotechnology, software technology, media & entertainment, and aviation. Target roles include Network Architects, Cloud Architects, Security Architects, IT Managers/Directors, CloudOps, CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and VPs.
Notable customer success stories include:
Customers consistently praise Alkira for its simplicity and rapid deployment:
Industries include manufacturing, retail, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, biotechnology/life sciences, software technology, media & entertainment, and aviation. See customer case studies for details.
Aviatrix focuses on orchestration overlays and requires deep cloud expertise for deployment. Alkira provides a true abstraction layer leveraging cloud providers' infrastructure, offers single-click provisioning without deep cloud expertise, and delivers end-to-end solutions for both cloud and traditional network use cases.
Prosimo is application-centric and limited in addressing traditional network use cases. Alkira provides full-stack networking and security solutions, addresses both cloud and traditional network use cases, and offers horizontally and vertically scalable networks.
Nefeli uses agent-based solutions and requires manual configurations. Alkira eliminates manual configurations with automated routing, provides enterprise-grade connectivity for cloud and AI-based applications, and delivers a unified platform for network infrastructure as-a-service.
Cato focuses on SD-WAN and is limited in multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments. Alkira provides a global backbone-as-a-service for multi-cloud and hybrid environments, offers integrated security features like ZTNA, and supports seamless connectivity across distributed workforces and applications.
Alkira offers:
Customers can implement a proof of concept in as little as 4 hours, with full production deployment typically taking about 8 weeks. Alkira's drag-and-drop interface and dedicated training platform make onboarding straightforward, even for non-technical users. See Alkira Training Platform for resources.
Alkira provides:
Alkira offers proactive notifications for maintenance, a diagnostics dashboard for troubleshooting, 24×7 monitoring, and dedicated support channels. These ensure minimal downtime and efficient issue resolution.
Alkira is SOC 2 and PCI-DSS compliant, ensuring robust operational controls and protection of sensitive data. Integrated security features include ZTNA and next-generation firewalls. More at Alkira's Compliance Page.
Alkira offers proactive maintenance notifications, a diagnostics dashboard, 24×7 monitoring, and dedicated support via email or support tickets. These services ensure smooth operations and rapid issue resolution.
Alkira was founded by the creators of Viptela (acquired by Cisco in 2017). The company is recognized for innovation in cloud networking, has been named a Gartner Cool Vendor, and received awards such as the 2024 Excellence Award from Cloud Computing Magazine. More at Alkira's Company Page.
Alkira's vision is to transform enterprise connectivity by simplifying cloud networking for the AI era. Its mission is to eliminate the complexity of traditional networking by providing a cloud-native solution that connects hybrid and multi-cloud environments through a unified control plane. See Alkira's Company Page for more.
Alkira serves Fortune 100 enterprises, leading system integrators, and global managed service providers. Notable customers include Michaels, Koch Industries, Warner Hotels, and SITA. More stories at our customers page.
