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The Network AI Deserves: Why Colocation Isn’t the Answer

The Network AI Deserves: Why Colocation Isn’t the Answer

Winner – Best AI Infrastructure Solution, ONUG 2026

GPUs, neoclouds, LLMs, and AI agents are putting new demands on enterprise networks. Building more routers, firewalls, and load balancers into colocation facilities just adds cost and complexity.

In this 5-minute demo, see how Lumen and Alkira replace colo-based network builds with a cloud backbone. Then take a quick look inside the Alkira platform.

You’ll see:

  • Why stacking network hardware in colos doesn’t scale for multicloud and AI
  • How firewall, load-balancing, and DNS services move into the cloud backbone
  • A single pane of glass view for your entire network: sites, users, clouds, and security services

Watch the demo.

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