The 10 Hottest Networking Startups Of 2023
The hottest networking startups of 2023 focused their energies on the edge, private 5G, multi-cloud networking and SASE. […]
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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...
Alkira In the News
Alkira Named a ‘Leader’ and ‘Fast Mover’ in GigaOm Radar Report for Network as a Service (NaaS)
Alkira®, the pioneer in agentless, multi-cloud networking[…]
Stellar Startups 2023
In our annual Stellar Startups (previously Emerging Vendors) special report, CRN shines a spotlight on some of the most exciting channel-focused[…]
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Super Cloud
Tuesday is podcast day here at TeleGeography. And this time around we welcome William Collins, Principal Cloud Architect at Alkira.[…]
Automation of Cloud Networks Simplified through Alkira and Itential Integration
The 2023 Flexera State of the Cloud report reveals that 87% of enterprises have already embraced the multi-cloud paradigm […]
Alkira Provides Best-Of-Breed Integrations With Observability Platforms | William Collins
In this episode of TFiR: T3M, Alkira Principal Cloud Architect […]
Alkira networks into China through AWS and Microsoft’s public clouds
Multicloud networking vendor Alkira today announced it’s launching a virtualized […]
How NaaS Eliminates the Complexity of Business in the Cloud
Legacy network infrastructures pose challenges in complexity, cost, and agility […]
Alkira Integrates Multi-Cloud Networking Platform With Itential Automation Platform
Alkira and Itential yesterday announced the integration of their two platforms […]
Connecting Enterprise Partner Ecosystems with Extranet as a Service
Welcome to the new normal: A global economy where businesses of all sizes […]
Alkira introduces extranet as a service
Provider of cloud networking as a service unveils infrastructure designed to enable third parties […]
Mastering Multicloud Workload Mobility – Atif Khan, Alkira
Alkira CTO Atif Khan explains why mastering the art of moving application […]
Press Releases
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...
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...
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...
Alkira Ranked 74th Fastest-Growing Company in North America and 14th in the Bay Area on the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™
Alkira achieves 1,261% revenue growth over three-year period San Jose, Calif. — November 25, 2025 — Alkira®, the leader in Network Infrastructure as a Service (NIaaS), today announced it has been named to the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, ranking #74 on the list of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy...
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