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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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BI Analyst Briefing: Networking Disruptions: The Cloud at Your Service
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The 10 Hottest Networking Startups Of 2021 (So Far)
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NetEvents: The role of multi-cloud networking in digital transformation
For the past 15 years enterprises experimented with SaaS applications […]
Koch Industries embraces networking as a service
Koch Industries has joined a growing list of enterprises where the IT […]
Alkira’s Multi-Cloud Platform Arrives on Microsoft’s Azure Market
Alkira launched its Cloud Services Exchange (CSX) in the Microsoft Azure […]
Microsoft Inks Cloud Networking Agreement with Startup Alkira
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Alkira pops its Cloud Services Exchange onto Azure
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Microsoft Picks Alkira For Elite Startup Program
Microsoft has signaled that multi-coud networking technology is a strategic part of its cloud […]
Thought Leader Perspectives ~ The New Era of Cloud Networking ~
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Change is afoot in the world of cloud networking
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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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