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...





