The Nemertes x Alkira Webinar focuses on Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS), research analysis, and ROI findings based on detailed research from 13 real-world organizations. It reveals the compelling business case and measurable ROI for modernizing network infrastructure with Alkira. Watch the webinar here.
Alkira provides Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS), Global Backbone-as-a-Service, integrated security features (such as Zero Trust Network Access and next-generation firewalls), a drag-and-drop interface for network design, comprehensive visibility tools, and flexible pricing models. These solutions are designed to simplify enterprise networking and connectivity challenges. Learn more about Alkira's platform.
Alkira's product is designed to simplify cloud networking for enterprises by providing Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS). It eliminates the need for traditional hardware-dependent networking and offers a unified control plane for seamless connectivity across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Key benefits include reducing complexity, enhancing security, improving scalability, and providing comprehensive visibility. More about Alkira's mission.
Alkira's platform offers:
Alkira offers both consumption-based (pay-as-you-go) and commitment-based pricing. Costs are determined by the quantity and size of network elements (such as Alkira Cloud Exchange Points), connectors, next-generation firewalls, and data egress. Fixed hourly rates are available for specific connector types and bandwidth. Pricing details can be viewed live from the portal or via APIs. See Alkira's pricing page.
Alkira integrates with leading technology providers, including Cisco SD-WAN, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet NGFW, F5, Splunk, ServiceNow, Infoblox, Aruba SD-WAN, Terraform, and Itential Automation Platform. These integrations enable secure, scalable, and automated cloud networking. See all technology partners.
Yes, Alkira offers APIs, including billing APIs that provide real-time cloud network cost data for integration with cost management tools and dashboards. These APIs support automated synthesis of billing data from various sources. Learn more about Alkira APIs.
Alkira provides whitepapers (e.g., On Demand Next-Generation Cloud Firewalls), solution briefs, and a dedicated wiki for detailed technical information. Solution briefs | Wiki
Alkira is SOC 2 and PCI-DSS compliant, ensuring high standards for data security and operational controls. The platform integrates advanced security features like Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and next-generation firewalls. Customers are encouraged to follow best practices for user access management. See Alkira's compliance page.
Alkira reduces cloud setup time by 96% and network management time by 47%, delivers up to 40% lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and enables rapid scalability and high-performance networking. These metrics are based on real-world customer deployments. See more performance details.
Customers can expect measurable operational efficiency, cost savings, enhanced security, scalability, business resilience, and support for digital transformation. Alkira's platform streamlines deployment, reduces costs, and ensures agility in dynamic environments. Learn more about business impact.
Alkira addresses operational complexity, multicloud and hybrid cloud networking challenges, security vulnerabilities, and lack of scalability and visibility. The platform simplifies network design, integrates advanced security, and provides comprehensive visibility tools. See Alkira's solution explainer.
Common pain points include securing distributed workforces, complexity in multicloud networking, lack of visibility and governance, and the need for high-performance, scalable networking. Alkira's solutions directly address these challenges. Learn more about pain points solved.
Yes. Notable case studies include:
Industries include manufacturing, retail, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, biotechnology/life sciences, software technology, media & entertainment, and aviation. Explore case studies.
Alkira serves technical personas (Network Architect, Cloud Architect, Security Architect, IT Manager/Director, CloudOps) and business personas (VP, CTO, CIO, CISO) at mid-to-large enterprises across diverse industries. See customer profiles.
Customers can implement a proof of concept in as little as 4 hours, with full production deployment typically taking about 8 weeks. Alkira's drag-and-drop interface and dedicated training platform make onboarding straightforward, even for non-technical users. Access Alkira Training Platform.
Customers consistently praise Alkira for its simplicity and rapid deployment:
Aviatrix focuses on orchestration overlays and requires deep cloud expertise for deployment. Alkira provides a true abstraction layer leveraging cloud providers' infrastructure, offers single-click provisioning, and delivers end-to-end solutions for both cloud and traditional network use cases.
Prosimo is application-centric and limited in addressing traditional network use cases. Alkira provides full-stack networking and security, addresses both cloud and traditional network use cases, and offers scalable networks.
Nefeli uses agent-based solutions and requires manual configurations. Alkira eliminates manual configurations with automated routing, provides enterprise-grade connectivity, and delivers a unified platform for network infrastructure as-a-service.
Cato focuses on SD-WAN and is limited in multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Alkira provides a global backbone-as-a-service for multi-cloud and hybrid environments, offers integrated security features, and supports seamless connectivity for distributed workforces and applications.
Alkira offers a true abstraction layer, integrated security, ease of use, rapid global connectivity, measurable ROI, vendor-agnostic architecture, and comprehensive visibility. These features make Alkira a leader in simplifying multicloud networking and enhancing operational efficiency. See more on Alkira's advantages.
Alkira offers proactive notifications for maintenance, a diagnostics dashboard for troubleshooting, 24×7 monitoring, and dedicated support via support@alkira.com or support tickets. These services ensure smooth operations and minimize downtime.
Alkira provides a dedicated training platform with guidance, demos, and resources, 24×7 monitoring, and dedicated support. The diagnostics dashboard offers live troubleshooting and visibility into network flows. Access Alkira Training Platform.
Alkira ensures seamless maintenance and upgrades through proactive notifications, a diagnostics dashboard, 24×7 monitoring, and dedicated support. Customers can report issues or seek assistance at any time, minimizing operational disruptions.
Alkira was founded by the creators of Viptela (acquired by Cisco in 2017) and is recognized for innovation in cloud networking. It has received awards such as Forbes America's Best Startup Employers, Gartner Cool Vendor, Cloud Computing Magazine's 2024 Excellence Award, and CRN’s 2023 Stellar Startups List. Learn more about Alkira.
Alkira's vision is to transform enterprise connectivity by simplifying cloud networking for the AI era. Its mission is to eliminate traditional networking complexity by providing a cloud-native solution for seamless hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity. Read more about Alkira's vision.
Alkira serves Fortune 100 enterprises, system integrators, and managed service providers. Notable customers include Michaels, Koch Industries, Warner Hotels, and SITA. See more customer stories.
You can watch the Nemertes x Alkira Webinar on Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service Research Analysis & ROI Findings here.
Establishing the Control Plane for Cloud Connectivity
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Modern enterprise networks must support rapid cloud adoption, global scale, and increasing security demands—yet many organizations remain constrained by legacy architectures that are complex, slow to deploy, and costly to operate. This Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service ROI webinar is designed for enterprise network architects seeking data-driven insight into how modern networking models deliver measurable business and technical value.
In this session, Alkira and Nemertes Research present independent research that quantifies the financial and operational impact of adopting Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS). Based on detailed analysis of 13 real-world enterprise organizations, the webinar delivers hard data on ROI, efficiency gains, and architectural outcomes achieved through network modernization.
Tailored specifically for enterprise network architects and infrastructure leaders, the webinar examines how NIaaS enables consistent network design, faster deployment, and simplified operations across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Learn how organizations are reducing network provisioning times from months to minutes, improving uptime and performance, and eliminating the operational overhead of managing fragmented networking tools.
Nemertes Research walks through the key NIaaS research findings, highlighting improvements in operational efficiency, cost predictability, and time to value. Alkira then translates those findings into practical architectural insights, demonstrating how cloud-delivered networking simplifies multi-cloud connectivity, segmentation, security policy enforcement, and day-2 operations at scale.
If you’re evaluating enterprise network modernization, building a business case for cloud networking, or looking to validate architectural decisions with independent ROI data, this webinar provides the insights you need. Join Alkira and Nemertes to learn how Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service is transforming enterprise networking—and how to architect a network that delivers agility, resilience, and measurable ROI.
