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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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The 10 Hottest Networking Startups Of 2025

The 2025 networking startup landscape is dominated by companies focusing on quantum networking, private 5G, multi-cloud networking, and AI integration. Alkira, a San Jose-based startup specializing in agentless multi-cloud networking, exemplifies this trend with its Cloud Services Exchange (CSX) platform that enables rapid deployment of multi-cloud networks in minutes. The company has demonstrated significant growth...
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The Rise of Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service

After their Viptela acquisition experience, Amir Khan, CEO and Founder of Alkira, recognized the need to build a cloud-native network infrastructure-as-a-service that delivers true cloud characteristics—agility, scalability, and simplicity—across multi-cloud environments, eliminating the complexity of traditional hardware-centric networking approaches.
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30 Startups to Watch in 20225

Tech CEOs are under increasing pressure to balance AI innovation with enterprise security and compliance requirements, with early compliance adoption expected to significantly boost startup success rates by 2026.
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CRN CEO Outlook 2025

Under CEO Amir Khan’s leadership, Alkira is revolutionizing enterprise networking in 2025 with its groundbreaking Network Infrastructure as-a-Service platform that deploys in minutes without requiring any hardware or software installations. The company is making strategic investments in AI-driven networking capabilities and pioneering integrated Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions to address the explosive demand from...
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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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