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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
Access Point Weekly News Roundup For Midmarket IT Executives
As 2024 ends, it’s a good time to analyze the tech trends seen throughout the year and make educated predictions on what are likely to be the biggest tech business trends in 2025 that midmarket IT leaders should be aware of – a topic that MES Computing focused on this past week.[…]
Astrotel wants to turn the telco model on its head
New Australian telecommunications company, Astrotel, recently launched the first IP Transit Over Cloud (IPTOC) service running on Alkira’s global Network Infrastructure on Demand.[…]
Alkira Exec: Network as a Service Means ‘No More Racking And Stacking’ In Data Closets
Network-as-a-Service company Alkira recently teamed up with Nemertes, a research and strategic advisory company, to take a deep-dive look into how midmarket companies were managing their hybrid cloud environments.[…]
Network World’s Best of Enterprise Network 2024 award winners
In many ways, networking is a mature, stable industry, based on established technologies like Wi-Fi and Ethernet, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary.[…]
Astrotel Launches Global Cloud-Native IP Transit Service with Alkira
Australian telecommunications company, Astrotel, has launched the first IP Transit Over Cloud (IPTOC) service running on Alkira globally, building on the exclusive Asia Pacific partnership announced between the two organizations in September.[…]
Astrotel introduces global cloud-based IP transit service with US0.3c MB pricing
Australia’s Astrotel has announced a flat-rate pricing model set from 0.3 US cents per megabyte for IP transit, regardless of whether the route is domestic or international.[…]
Astrotel offers first IP Transit Over Cloud service running on Alkira, from 0.3 USD Cents per MB
Australian telecommunications company, Astrotel, has launched the first IP Transit Over Cloud (IPTOC) service running on Alkira globally, which builds on the exclusive Asia Pacific partnership announced between the two organisations in September.[…]
Astrotel launches IP transit over cloud service with Alkira
Telecommunications company Astrotel has launched an IP transit over cloud service running on Alkira globally for carriers, ISPs and large enterprises on hyperscaler infrastructure..[…]
Astrotel launches IP Transit Over Cloud with Alkira
Astrotel has launched what it describes as the first IP Transit Over Cloud service, utilising Alkira’s infrastructure globally, pricing at 0.3 USD cents per MB of data.[…]
Astrotel offers first IP Transit over cloud from USD 0.003 per MB
Australian operator Astrotel has launched the first IP Transit.[…]
It’s Been A Big Year For Multicloud Networking. 2025 Will Be Bigger
We recently completed some research on the current and future state of multicloud networking. I’ve reached the conclusion that the momentum put in place will only continue into 2025.[…]
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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