Alkira’s CTO has big plans for the $100M it just raised
There’s a saying that goes something like “you have to have money to make money. If that’s true, it’s good news for multi-cloud networking company Alkira […]
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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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Regulators sound out users on cloud services competition concerns
Research by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has uncovered concerns that cloud users […]
AWS Invests $17B in Spain for Cloud, AI Infrastructure Expansion
AWS is investing $17 billion to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure services in Spain. Amazon’s cloud business will expand its cloud infrastructure […]
Cloud cost optimization startup Finout reels in $26.3M in Series B funding
Finout Ltd., the financial operations startup helping companies to manage, allocate and reduce cloud spending […]
Amazon cloud boss Matt Garman inherits business under pressure to keep pace in AI
In May 2023, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy was asked by an attendee at the annual shareholder meeting how the company […]
Oracle Making AI Cloud Strides
Like other tech companies, Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) has its eye on the artificial intelligence (AI) brass ring. But how can a company with a mere 2% share[…]
Google Cloud Consulting launches Generative AI Ops to assist in enterprise AI deployments
Google Cloud’s consulting arm has announced the availability of a new offering called Generative AI Ops[…]
Microsoft to invest $4.3 billion in cloud infrastructure, AI in France
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) intends to spend over $4 billion in its latest spending spree on artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure in France.[…]
Alkira brings in $100 million in new funding
Alkira has raised $100 million in a Series C financing round led by Tiger Global that brought its total outside capital to $176 million, SiliconAngle reports.[…]
Security concerns impeding cloud migration
A significant number of enterprises view their third-party suppliers as major security risks, according to Computer Weekly.[…]
DISA looks to offer multi-cloud capabilities at the tactical edge
The Defense Information Systems Agency has been a driving force in supporting the military’s efforts to enhance warfighting capabilities by hosting and leveraging cloud computing services[…]
Connectivity Startup Raises $100M for Cloud Connection Service
Alkira, a cloud connectivity startup, has raised $100 million to develop and roll out its network infrastructure as a service.[…]
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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