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Alkira
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About the partner
About Alkira
AI-native Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service
Alkira pioneered Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS), delivering a fully cloud-native, multicloud and hybrid networking platform that enterprises can deploy in minutes rather than months. Founded by networking industry veterans Amir and Atif Khan (former Viptela founders), Alkira’s platform connects users, sites, data centers, and AWS/Azure/GCP/Oracle environments through Cloud Exchange Points (CXPs) with integrated security, segmentation, and ZTNA, all consumed on-demand without hardware. In late 2025, Lumen Technologies announced a definitive agreement to acquire Alkira, combining its programmable cloud network with Lumen’s global fiber backbone for the AI era.
Why teams choose Alkira
- Industry's only single-click provisioning of entire global multi-cloud network
- True NIaaS consumption model (pay-as-you-use, no hardware/software)
- Cloud-native DNA from Viptela founders
- Integrated security + networking from day one
- Deploy in minutes vs months
- Vendor-agnostic ecosystem
- Pending Lumen acquisition adds global fiber scale
Capabilities we have validated
- On-demand global cloud networking
- Multi-cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle)
- Single-click provisioning
- Integrated firewall, encryption, segmentation
- VRF-based segmentation extended to public cloud
- Inter-region failover
- End-to-end monitoring and visibility
- Vendor-agnostic
- 40% cost savings claim
- 80% faster provisioning vs legacy
Recognition & proof points
- Gartner Peer Insights highly-rated
- Lumen Technologies definitive acquisition agreement (2025)
- Nemertes research validation
- Multiple enterprise case studies (Koch Industries, Michaels)
AI in the offering
Positions itself as 'AI-native' Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service designed for the AI era. Provides programmable connectivity fabric optimized for AI workloads and zero-trust outcomes. Lumen acquisition explicitly aimed at AI-era networking requirements.
Profile maintained by Rubber Duck Technology research from primary sources and partner collateral · Last verified May 24, 2026 · High confidence · Verified multi-source.
Capabilities
Solutions Delivered by Alkira
The outcomes this partner is equipped to deliver — drawn from our vetting record, not their marketing deck.
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Network as a Service (NaaS)
Alkira pioneered Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS), a fully cloud-native, on-demand multicloud and hybrid networking platform that connects users, sites, data centers, and cloud environments through Cloud Exchange Points without hardware.
Consumption model — True NIaaS pay-as-you-use consumption removes hardware and software ownership.
Single-click provisioning — Entire global multi-cloud networks can be provisioned with one click.
Deploy in minutes — Networks deploy in minutes rather than the months legacy approaches require.
Integrates with AWSAzureGoogle Cloud
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Cloud Connect / Interconnection
Alkira connects AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle environments through its Cloud Exchange Points (CXPs), providing on-demand multi-cloud and hybrid connectivity across regions.
Multi-cloud connectivity — Cloud Exchange Points link AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle in a unified network.
Inter-region failover — Built-in failover across regions supports resilient cloud connectivity.
Vendor-agnostic — An open ecosystem avoids lock-in to a single cloud or vendor.
Integrates with AWSAzureGoogle Cloud
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SD-WAN
Alkira integrates SD-WAN and VPN connectivity into its NIaaS platform, connecting branch sites and remote users into the cloud network and supporting migration from legacy WAN/MPLS.
Legacy WAN migration — The platform supports migration from legacy WAN and MPLS networks.
Cloud-native DNA — Built by former Viptela founders, the platform brings cloud-native networking expertise.
Integrates with CiscoVersa NetworksVeloCloud (Arista)
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SASE / SSE
Alkira embeds integrated security and network services into its platform from day one, inserting firewalls, encryption, and segmentation directly into the cloud network fabric.
Security from day one — Networking and security are integrated together rather than bolted on later.
Best-of-breed firewalls — Leading firewalls from Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Check Point insert into the fabric.
Integrates with Palo Alto NetworksFortinetCheck Point
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Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
Alkira provides ZTNA and VRF-based segmentation extended into public cloud, controlling access for users and business partners across the multi-cloud network.
Segmentation in cloud — VRF-based segmentation extends into public cloud for granular isolation.
Partner connectivity — ZTNA supports secure business-partner access across the network.
Integrates with ZscalerPalo Alto Networks
Delivery
How We Deliver
Engagement & delivery models we have validated with this partner — where the slide deck ends and the actual work begins.
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Managed Network Services
Alkira delivers its network as a fully managed, cloud-delivered NIaaS, handling the global multi-cloud network fabric so enterprises consume connectivity on demand.
Delivery: Delivered as a fully managed, cloud-delivered service consumed on demand.
No hardware to manage — The NIaaS model removes hardware and software from the customer's responsibility.
Faster provisioning — Provisioning is dramatically faster than legacy network buildouts.
Integrates with AWSAzureGoogle Cloud
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Managed Cloud Services
Alkira manages multi-cloud connectivity across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle through its platform, providing end-to-end monitoring and visibility of the cloud network.
Delivery: Delivered as a managed, cloud-delivered service with centralized visibility.
End-to-end visibility — Centralized monitoring spans the full multi-cloud network.
On-demand scale — Cloud connectivity scales on demand without hardware procurement.
Integrates with AWSAzureOracle Cloud
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Architecture & Design
Alkira provides network design consultation to help enterprises architect their multi-cloud and hybrid networks and plan migration from legacy WAN/MPLS.
Delivery: Delivered as design consultation supporting on-demand platform deployment.
Expert-led design — Consultation draws on the cloud-native expertise of the Viptela founders.
Migration planning — Design includes planning the move off legacy WAN and MPLS.
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Implementation & Onboarding
Alkira enables one-click provisioning and deployment of entire global networks, onboarding enterprises onto the NIaaS platform in minutes rather than months.
Delivery: Delivered through one-click provisioning and rapid deployment on the platform.
One-click deployment — Global networks are provisioned with a single click.
Minutes not months — Onboarding completes in minutes versus the months legacy buildouts require.
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24/7 Monitoring
Alkira provides end-to-end monitoring and visibility of the multi-cloud network, backed by 24/7 support for its cloud-delivered service.
Delivery: Delivered as continuous monitoring with 24/7 support of the managed platform.
Full-network visibility — Monitoring covers the entire global multi-cloud network end to end.
Round-the-clock support — 24/7 support backs the cloud-delivered NIaaS service.
Proof
Results with this partner
Documented outcomes from real engagements — not testimonial vibes.
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Resources
Documents & collateral
Datasheets, spec sheets, case studies and pricing references collected while vetting Alkira — 4 documents.
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