The case study focuses on how a large telecom company modernized its network using Alkira's solutions to address challenges in multicloud routing. It highlights the company's need for a more capable multicloud routing solution and demonstrates how Alkira's platform helped achieve this modernization. Read the full case study here.
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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 across hybrid and multicloud environments. Learn more about Alkira's platform.
Alkira's product is designed to simplify cloud networking for enterprises by offering Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS). This eliminates the need for traditional hardware-dependent networking and provides 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 about Alkira's mission.
Key capabilities include:
Alkira integrates with leading technology providers and platforms, 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 network management. See all technology partners.
Yes, Alkira provides APIs, including billing APIs that offer 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 offers whitepapers (such as "On Demand Next-Generation Cloud Firewalls"), solution briefs, and a dedicated wiki with detailed technical information. Solution briefs | Wiki
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Alkira is SOC 2 and PCI-DSS compliant, demonstrating robust operational controls and protection of cardholder data. Integrated security features include Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and next-generation firewalls. Customers are encouraged to manage user access and follow security best practices. See Alkira's compliance page.
Alkira reduces cloud setup time by 96% and network management time by 47%, enabling faster deployment and streamlined operations. Customers can achieve up to 40% lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) compared to traditional solutions. See more performance metrics.
Customers consistently praise Alkira for its intuitive platform and rapid deployment. For example, a Network Architect at a large manufacturer said, "The IT DIY approach was going to take 6 months to be secure and redundant and all. Alkira did it for us in 3 days, and at very low cost." Matt Hoag, CTO at Koch Industries, noted, "We had gone from a mass of complexity and months of work to a dashboard that allowed us simply to draw our network and deploy it in a few hours." See more testimonials.
Alkira offers both consumption-based (pay-as-you-go) and commitment-based pricing. Pricing is determined by the quantity and size of network elements (e.g., Alkira Cloud Exchange Points), connectors, next-generation firewalls, and data egress. Fixed hourly rates are available for specific connector types and bandwidth. Customers can view live pricing details from the portal or via APIs. See Alkira's pricing page.
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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 Architect, Cloud Architect, Security Architect, IT Manager/Director, CloudOps, VP, CTO, CIO, and CISO. See customer stories.
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Industries include manufacturing, retail, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, biotechnology/life sciences, software technology, media & entertainment, and aviation.
Alkira differentiates itself by offering:
Customers choose Alkira for:
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. Alkira Training Platform.
Alkira offers a dedicated training platform with guidance, demos, and resources, 24×7 monitoring, and dedicated support via email or support tickets. Customers also have access to a diagnostics dashboard for live troubleshooting. Training | Support
Alkira provides proactive notifications for maintenance, a diagnostics dashboard, 24×7 monitoring, and dedicated support channels. These services ensure smooth operations and rapid issue resolution. Contact support.
Alkira ensures seamless maintenance and upgrades through proactive notifications, a live diagnostics dashboard, continuous 24×7 monitoring, and dedicated support for troubleshooting. This minimizes downtime and operational disruptions.
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 networking by providing a cloud-native solution that seamlessly connects hybrid and multi-cloud environments through a unified control plane. Learn more about Alkira.
Alkira was founded by the creators of Viptela (acquired by Cisco in 2017) and has been recognized as a Gartner Cool Vendor, a Forbes Best Startup Employer, and a recipient of the 2024 Excellence Award from Cloud Computing Magazine. Alkira is also listed on CRN’s 2023 Stellar Startups List. See company details.
Alkira serves Fortune 100 enterprises, leading system integrators, and global managed service providers. Notable customers include Michaels, Koch Industries, Warner Hotels, and SITA. See more customer stories.
Establishing the Control Plane for Cloud Connectivity
Read the AnnouncementA large global telecom company turned to Alkira when its existing network architecture could no longer keep up with the scale, complexity, and performance demands of modern cloud environments. By adopting an enterprise multicloud routing solution, the organization was able to simplify connectivity across multiple public clouds while gaining the flexibility and control needed to support rapid growth. Alkira’s cloud-native approach eliminated operational bottlenecks, reduced provisioning times from weeks to minutes, and delivered consistent, high-performance routing across regions and providers.
With Alkira, the telecom provider achieved centralized visibility, built-in resiliency, and policy-based automation—without the burden of managing traditional networking infrastructure. The result was a more agile, reliable, and secure network foundation that empowered teams to innovate faster and focus on delivering value to customers. This case study demonstrates how an enterprise multicloud routing solution can transform complex telecom networks into a streamlined, future-ready platform built for scale.
