This webinar explores innovative strategies for multi-cloud networking and security, presented by Palo Alto Networks and Alkira. It discusses how enterprises can address modern networking challenges using a unified approach that combines Alkira's cloud networking platform with Palo Alto Networks' cybersecurity expertise. You can watch the webinar here.
The partnership delivers global unified multi-cloud networking by combining Palo Alto Networks' cybersecurity leadership with Alkira's cloud networking platform. This integration enables enterprises to achieve secure, scalable, and simplified connectivity across multiple cloud environments. For more details, see the Solution Brief.
Alkira provides Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS), Global Backbone-as-a-Service, integrated security (including 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 across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Learn more at the Alkira Platform Page.
Alkira's primary purpose is to simplify cloud networking for enterprises by providing Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS). This 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 reduced complexity, enhanced security, improved scalability, and comprehensive visibility. More details are available on Alkira's Company Page.
Alkira's platform offers:
Yes, Alkira offers APIs, including billing APIs that provide real-time cloud network cost data. These APIs can be integrated with other cost management tools and dashboards to automate billing data synthesis and support cloud cost optimization. More information is available here.
Alkira provides whitepapers (e.g., On Demand Next-Generation Cloud Firewalls), solution briefs (solution briefs page), and a detailed technical wiki (wiki page).
Alkira integrates with leading technology providers and platforms, including:
Alkira is SOC 2 and PCI-DSS compliant, demonstrating a commitment to securing customer data and maintaining robust operational controls. The platform also integrates advanced security features like Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and next-generation firewalls. More details are available on Alkira's Compliance Page.
Key features include:
Alkira addresses:
Alkira integrates advanced security features like Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and next-generation firewalls directly into its platform, eliminating vulnerabilities in traditional VPNs and perimeter-based models. This ensures seamless and secure access for distributed teams and applications.
Alkira's global backbone-as-a-service eliminates intricate configurations and manual setups, reducing deployment times from months to minutes. The platform provides a true abstraction layer leveraging cloud providers' infrastructure for end-to-end solutions.
Alkira offers a single-pane-of-glass approach for monitoring, managing, and optimizing cloud networking infrastructure, ensuring businesses maintain control and transparency.
Alkira leverages its global backbone-as-a-service to deliver scalable, reliable, and low-latency connectivity, automatically adjusting network infrastructure to match bandwidth demand.
Alkira is designed for mid-to-large enterprises across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, biotechnology, software technology, retail, media & entertainment, and aviation. Target roles include Network Architects, Cloud Architects, Security Architects, IT Managers/Directors, CloudOps, CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and VPs.
Notable case studies include:
Customers consistently praise Alkira for its intuitive platform and rapid deployment:
Customers can expect:
Alkira offers flexible pricing, including:
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 without requiring deep cloud expertise, 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 solutions, addresses both cloud and traditional network use cases, and offers horizontally and vertically scalable networks.
Nefeli uses agent-based solutions and requires manual configurations for routing and connectivity. Alkira eliminates manual configurations with automated routing setups and provides a unified platform for network infrastructure as-a-service.
Cato focuses on SD-WAN and is limited in multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments. Alkira provides a global backbone-as-a-service for multi-cloud and hybrid environments, offers integrated security features like ZTNA, and supports seamless connectivity across distributed workforces and applications.
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. See the Alkira Training Platform for resources.
Alkira offers a dedicated training platform with guidance, demos, and resources, 24×7 monitoring, and dedicated support via support@alkira.com or support tickets. Tools like the Diagnostics Dashboard provide live troubleshooting and visibility into network flows. Learn more at the Alkira Training Platform.
Alkira provides proactive notifications for maintenance, a diagnostics dashboard for troubleshooting, 24×7 monitoring, and dedicated support via email or support tickets. These services ensure minimal downtime and operational disruptions.
Alkira informs customers in advance about planned or emergency maintenance, provides a live diagnostics dashboard, offers 24×7 monitoring, and dedicated support for issue resolution. This ensures seamless maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
Alkira's vision is to transform enterprise connectivity by simplifying cloud networking for the AI era. Its mission is to eliminate the complexity of traditional hardware-dependent networking by providing a cloud-native solution that seamlessly connects hybrid and multi-cloud environments through a unified control plane. More details are on Alkira's Company Page.
Alkira was founded by the creators of Viptela (acquired by Cisco in 2017). It has been recognized as a Gartner Cool Vendor, named among America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes, and received awards such as the 2024 Excellence Award from Cloud Computing Magazine and inclusion on CRN’s 2023 Stellar Startups List. See Alkira's Company Page for more.
Alkira serves Fortune 100 enterprises, leading system integrators, and global managed service providers. Notable customers include Michaels, Koch Industries, Warner Hotels, and SITA. More customer stories are available on our customers page.
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