Alkira's Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS) is a cloud-based platform that enables businesses to connect users, partners, clouds, and data centers with full visibility and control. It eliminates the need for hardware or software deployment, allowing organizations to build secure global networks in minutes. Learn more.
Alkira unifies any environments, sites, and users via an enterprise network built entirely in the cloud. The network is managed using familiar controls, policies, and security systems, is available as a service, and can instantly scale as needed. No new hardware, software, or architecture is required. Source.
Alkira serves a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, financial services, media & entertainment, telecommunications, biotech, software, and aviation. See case studies.
Notable Alkira customers include Michaels, Warner Hotels, Chart Industries, SITA, Koch Industries, and several Fortune 100 enterprises. Customer stories.
Alkira's vision is to simplify and enhance networking across multicloud and hybrid cloud environments. Its mission is to transform enterprise connectivity through innovative solutions like Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS). About Alkira.
Alkira's leadership team includes experienced professionals from the networking and cloud industries. For example, Maria N. Martinez, former COO of Cisco Systems, joined Alkira's advisory board in 2025. Leadership details.
Alkira was ranked 74th fastest-growing company in North America and 14th in the Bay Area on the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™. It was also named to the 2025 Futuriom 50 list and Forbes’ 2025 America’s Best Startup Employers. Source.
Alkira completed a 0 million Series C funding round in May 2024, supporting its global expansion and platform enhancements. Company info.
Alkira offers AI-ready networking solutions that enable enterprises to build scalable, secure, and flexible networks for AI workloads and data flows. Learn more.
Alkira partners with technology providers, channel partners, and managed service providers to deliver integrated solutions. Technology Partners.
Alkira offers multicloud and hybrid cloud networking, integrated security (including Zero Trust Network Access and next-generation firewalls), business partner connectivity, global backbone-as-a-service, and a drag-and-drop interface for network design. Solution Explainer.
Yes, Alkira integrates with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Check Point, Splunk, Terraform, Infoblox, HPE Aruba, Wiz, and Itential Automation Platform. Full list.
Yes, Alkira provides an API for developers and users to integrate platform functionalities. Documentation and resources are available at Alkira's API documentation page.
Alkira offers whitepapers, solution briefs, and a dedicated wiki for technical information. Resources are available at Alkira's Wiki and Solution Briefs.
Alkira's drag-and-drop interface allows users to design and deploy networks visually, simplifying setup and reducing the need for extensive technical resources. Customers report rapid deployment and ease of use. Customer feedback.
Alkira provides integrated security features such as Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), next-generation firewalls, deep packet inspection, and end-to-end encryption. Security details.
Alkira is SOC 2 and PCI-DSS compliant, ensuring robust operational controls and protection of customer data. Compliance details.
Alkira offers a high-speed, low-latency global backbone-as-a-service, enabling rapid and reliable connectivity for enterprises with global operations. Global Backbone.
Alkira offers consumption-based (pay-as-you-go) and commitment-based (fixed) pricing models. Pricing is tailored to each customer based on usage, network elements, connectors, firewalls, and data egress. Pricing details.
To receive a personalized quote, complete the form on Alkira's pricing page. Alkira will provide a custom proposal based on your requirements. Request a quote.
Pricing is influenced by the quantity and size of network elements, cloud and on-premises connectors, next-generation firewalls, and data egress. Fixed hourly rates are available for specific components. More info.
Alkira enables operational efficiency (reducing cloud setup time by 96% and network management time by 47%), cost savings (up to 40% lower TCO), scalability, enhanced security, global connectivity, and improved service quality. Business impact.
Alkira can implement a proof of concept in as little as 4 hours, with full production deployment typically completed in about 8 weeks. Implementation details.
Alkira addresses intra-cloud connectivity, global connectivity, design sprawl, performance issues, cost challenges, multicloud complexity, lack of visibility, scalability, and operational complexity. Pain points.
Alkira is ideal for technical roles (network, cloud, and security architects; IT managers; CloudOps) and business leaders (VPs, CTOs, CIOs, CISOs) in organizations managing multicloud and hybrid cloud environments. Learn more.
Alkira enables enterprises to reduce cloud integration time by 96%, connect data centers 93% faster, and cut cloud management efforts by 84%, accelerating cloud adoption and innovation. Source.
Yes. Michaels connected 1,400 stores in three weeks with no downtime. Chart Industries enabled one-click deployments and rapid multi-cloud setup. Warner Hotels achieved faster deployment and cost savings. SITA improved network visibility and agility. Koch Industries reduced deployment time from months to days. Case studies.
Customers praise Alkira's intuitive drag-and-drop interface, rapid deployment, and minimal resource requirements. For example, a customer reported setting up a proof of concept in just 4 hours. Testimonials.
Alkira reduces cloud setup time by 96%, network management time by 47%, and total cost of ownership by up to 40% compared to traditional solutions. It eliminates hardware deployment and offers rapid scalability. Comparison details.
Alkira offers a true abstraction layer, vendor-agnostic approach, drag-and-drop interface, global backbone-as-a-service, integrated security, and comprehensive visibility. These features simplify multicloud networking and reduce deployment times from months to minutes. Differentiators.
Alkira provides ease of use, rapid deployment, measurable ROI, vendor-agnostic flexibility, integrated security, global connectivity, and comprehensive visibility. These advantages make Alkira a leader in simplifying multicloud networking and enhancing operational efficiency. Why Alkira?.
Alkira allows customers to choose their preferred security and network stack components without vendor lock-in, offering unmatched flexibility compared to many competitors. Vendor-agnostic benefits.
Technical users benefit from simplified network design and deployment, business users gain measurable ROI and scalability, security teams get robust protection, and enterprises with multicloud environments enjoy seamless connectivity. User segment advantages.
Alkira eliminates the need for hardware or software deployment. The platform is managed in the cloud and integrates with existing WAN investments and third-party network and security services. Technical details.
Alkira's platform automatically adjusts network infrastructure to match bandwidth demand, ensuring rapid scalability and high-performance networking for dynamic business needs. Scalability info.
Alkira provides dedicated training resources, detailed guidance, demos, and technical documentation to help customers efficiently learn and implement the solution. Support resources.
Alkira prevents performance-related business disruptions and reduces mean-time-to-resolution for complex issues by 70%, ensuring high service quality and reliability. Service quality.
Establishing the Control Plane for Cloud Connectivity
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Alkira powers network transformation for leading enterprises including Michaels and Warner Hotels
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 24, 2025 — Alkira, the leader in Network Infrastructure as a Service (NaaS), today announced significant customer momentum and ongoing success with leading enterprises. Highlighting recent wins such as Michaels and Warner Hotels, as well as established partnerships with Chart Industries, SITA, and Koch Industries, Alkira continues to expand its footprint and drive adoption of its innovative networking platform that simplifies, secures, and scales enterprise network infrastructure globally.
A recently published Gartner report found that in today’s challenging economic environment—where nearly half of Gartner clients are looking to reduce expenditures in the near term—WAN transport and network equipment alone account for 66% of network budgets, highlighting the critical need for cost-efficient solutions. Alkira’s ability to deliver rapid deployment, operational efficiency, and significant cost savings has never been more important.
Showcasing its agility and reliability, Alkira has delivered transformative results for customers, including:
“Our customer successes across diverse sectors demonstrate the agility, scalability, and tremendous impact of Alkira’s Network Infrastructure as a Service platform,” said Amir Khan, CEO of Alkira. “By simplifying complex network infrastructure and accelerating cloud adoption, we empower enterprises to innovate faster and operate more securely. This is especially valuable amid unprecedented global change. Whether driven by geopolitical forces or rapid AI adoption, today’s enterprise networks must be more flexible, scalable, secure, and cost-effective – and Alkira offers the simplest path to achieve this.”
Alkira’s platform enables customers to reduce cloud integration time by 96%, connect data centers 93% faster, and cut cloud management efforts by 84%, according to the Nemertes REV Report. Koch Industries, one of the largest privately held companies in the U.S., partnered with Alkira to rebuild its cloud network backbone, achieving a dramatic reduction in deployment time from months to days and enabling agile, end-to-end global networking that supports its diverse business units.
Following a $100 million Series C funding round in May 2024, Alkira has expanded its global presence and continues to enhance its platform capabilities to meet evolving enterprise demands. The company’s momentum has also been recognized industry-wide, earning a spot on the prestigious 2025 Futuriom 50 list of leading innovators and being named among Forbes’ 2025 America’s Best Startup Employers, underscoring Alkira’s commitment to both technological excellence and a thriving workplace culture.
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About Alkira
Alkira is the leader in Network Infrastructure on Demand. We unify any environments, sites, and users via an enterprise network built entirely in the cloud. The network is managed using the same controls, policies, and security systems network administrators know, is available as a service, and can instantly scale as needed. There is no new hardware to deploy, software to download, or architecture to learn. Alkira’s solution is trusted by Fortune 100 enterprises, leading system integrators, and global managed service providers. Learn more at alkira.com and follow us @alkiranet.
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