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May 6, 2026

Lumen Technologies CEO “We’re Creating the Nervous System for AI”

Lumen Technologies CEO Kate Johnson told CNBC that the company’s planned acquisition of Alkira will play a key role in building the “nervous system for AI,” strengthening Lumen’s ability to deliver cloud networking, AI-ready connectivity, and programmable infrastructure at global scale. Johnson said the combination of Lumen’s fiber network and Alkira’s cloud networking platform will...

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Alkira CEO on Lumen Deal: Lightning Fast Acquisition ‘Made Sense’ Over IPO

Cisco and Viptela veteran Amir Khan also reveals what customers should expect from a more “wonderful” integration than what precedence may dictate Alkira CEO Amir Khan said the company chose Lumen’s $475 million acquisition offer over an IPO because the deal came together quickly and provided the global reach, investment and infrastructure needed to accelerate...
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The Network as a Foundation for Continuous Adaptation

Enterprise networks are no longer just infrastructure — they are the foundation for business agility in an AI-driven world. In this insightful Enterprise Times article, Alkira CTO Atif Khan explores why organizations must move beyond fragmented, hardware-centric networking models toward a unified, cloud-native approach that enables continuous adaptation across clouds, data centers, branches, users, and...
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Lumen Takes AI Networking Ambitions Global with $475M Alkira Purchase

Fierce Network reported that Lumen’s acquisition of Alkira expands the company’s reach into cloud-native networking by combining Alkira’s multi-cloud networking platform with Lumen’s global infrastructure and AI connectivity strategy. The article highlights Alkira’s role in creating a programmable control plane for secure, scalable cloud connectivity, helping enterprises simplify networking across clouds, data centers, and edge...
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Lumen Splashes $475M on Alkira to Become the One Network to Rule Them All

SDxCentral described Lumen’s $475 million acquisition of Alkira as a strategic move to create a unified, AI-ready networking platform that connects cloud, edge, and enterprise environments through a single programmable control plane. The article highlights Alkira’s cloud-native networking technology as a key enabler of simplified multi-cloud connectivity, helping position Lumen to deliver integrated networking services...
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Lumen to Acquire Alkira

Light Reading highlighted Lumen’s acquisition of Alkira as a major step toward creating a programmable “control plane” for cloud connectivity, combining Alkira’s cloud-native networking platform with Lumen’s global fiber infrastructure. The article emphasizes how Alkira’s technology enables enterprises to orchestrate secure, scalable connectivity across multi-cloud, data center, and on-premises environments through a unified software-driven platform.
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Lumen Technologies to Acquire Alkira for $475 Million

Yahoo Finance reported that Lumen Technologies is acquiring Alkira for $475 million in cash to expand its AI-ready networking and cloud connectivity capabilities as demand for multi-cloud infrastructure accelerates. The acquisition positions Alkira’s cloud-native networking platform as a key component of Lumen’s strategy to simplify secure enterprise connectivity across cloud, edge, and data center environments.
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Lumen Beats Quarterly Revenue Estimates, to Acquire Alkira for $475 Million

Reuters reported that Lumen Technologies will acquire Alkira for $475 million as part of its strategy to strengthen AI-driven networking and cloud connectivity capabilities while accelerating its transformation into a next-generation digital infrastructure provider. The acquisition brings Alkira’s cloud-native networking platform into Lumen’s expanding AI infrastructure portfolio, helping enterprises simplify and scale secure multi-cloud connectivity.
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Lumen Technologies CEO “We’re Creating the Nervous System for AI”

Lumen Technologies CEO Kate Johnson told CNBC that the company’s planned acquisition of Alkira will play a key role in building the “nervous system for AI,” strengthening Lumen’s ability to deliver cloud networking, AI-ready connectivity, and programmable infrastructure at global scale. Johnson said the combination of Lumen’s fiber network and Alkira’s cloud networking platform will...
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Alkira Launches Partner Program to Boost Services Revenue and AI Infrastructure Wins

Alkira has launched the Alkira Connect Partner Program, a new initiative designed to help channel partners address complex networking and AI infrastructure challenges while increasing their services revenue. The program reflects Alkira’s shift toward a partner-first platform model, enabling system integrators, managed service providers, cloud providers and AI-focused firms to build high-value services around Alkira’s...
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The Hidden Cost Crisis in Networking — and How to Escape It

The article explains that enterprise networking costs are entering a structural crisis as hardware prices surge due to AI-driven component shortages, geopolitical tension and volatile tariffs, making traditional capital-intensive “rack and stack” models increasingly untenable for IT leaders. Alongside rising list prices, hidden total cost of ownership (TCO) factors such as power, cooling, rack space...
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10 Network-As-A-Service Companies To Watch In 2026

CRN’s “10 Network-as-a-Service Companies to Watch in 2026” highlights innovative vendors reshaping enterprise networking through flexible, consumption-based models designed for multi-cloud, AI-driven, and highly distributed environments. Among those recognized, Alkira stands out as a rising leader in Network Infrastructure as a Service (NIaaS), with CRN calling out its cloud-native Cloud Services Exchange (CSX) platform that...
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10 CEOs On How AI is Changing the Networking Game

In the CRN feature on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the networking industry in 2026, leaders from ten major networking companies share insights on how AI is driving innovation and redefining network infrastructure requirements. Across the board, CEOs agree that AI is no longer just another workload; it is becoming the backbone of modern networks,...
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Lumen Completes Alkira Acquisition, Accelerating Its Unified Digital Platform for AI-Era Networking 

Combination brings together Lumen’s network and digital services with intelligent networking software to simplify enterprise connections across cloud, AI, and hybrid environments globally  DENVER, July 7, 2026 — Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Alkira, an on-demand networking platform that helps enterprises connect every cloud, site, partner, and AI workload quickly and easily. By combining Alkira’s technology with Lumen’s physical infrastructure, programmable network, and partner ecosystem, Lumen aims to simplify how enterprises build and manage their networks as environments grow more complex.  Unlike providers that offer only connectivity or orchestration, Lumen now brings together both the...
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Lumen to Acquire Alkira, Establishing the Control Plane for Cloud Connectivity

Denver, May 5, 2026 — Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Alkira, a cloud-native, carrier-agnostic networking platform that enables enterprises to design, deploy, and operate connectivity and network services across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The proposed transaction pairs Alkira’s cloud-native control plane — the software layer that...
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Alkira Closes Fiscal Year with 1,261% Three-Year Revenue Growth and Second Consecutive Deloitte Fast 500 Recognition

Global expansion, 98.7% customer satisfaction, and continued innovation reinforce Alkira’s position as the platform of choice for network modernization in 2026 SAN JOSE, Calif. — March 17, 2026 — Alkira, the leader in Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS), today announced a breakout 2025, marked by 1,261% three-year revenue growth and second consecutive recognition on the Deloitte Technology...
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Alkira Launches Connect Partner Program to Help Partners Solve Complex Networking and AI Infrastructure Challenges Faster, More Profitably, and Without Disruption

SAN JOSE, Calif. — March 3, 2026 — Alkira, the leader in Network Infrastructure as a Service (NIaaS), today announced the launch of the Alkira Connect Partner Program. Built to mirror modern enterprise buying motions, Connect represents Alkira’s evolution into a partner-first platform company, delivering a framework where partners do more than just sell a...
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