Alkira emerges from stealth with $30M to make multicloud networking one-click simple
Alkira Inc., a company founded by a team of networking veterans […]
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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
Viptela cofounders secure $30M for multicloud networking startup
Viptela co-founders Amir and Atif Khan are making waves in the multicloud networking […]
Alkira Claims Multi-Cloud Cure, $30M in Funding
Alkira has emerged from the shadows, following more than a year of secrecy, with the launch […]
Former Viptela Founding Brothers Launch Cloud Networking Startup Alkira
Startup Alkira, which has raised $30 million in Series A funding to date, has emerged […]
Industry Voices—Raynovich: Startup Alkira’s Khan brothers tap multi-cloud magic
The Khan brothers are back in action […]
Alkira emerges from ‘stealth mode’ to unveil first cloud offering
With a US$30 million funding raise under its belt, cloud-native company Alkira […]
Brothers who sold their last idea to Cisco for $610M take wraps off their new one
Brothers Amir Khan and Atif Khan have been working on a new multicloud startup […]
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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