The large manufacturer improved cloud reliability, simplified multinational operations, and streamlined acquisitions by modernizing its network with Alkira. The case study details how Alkira enabled enhanced agility and operational efficiency. For more information, see the full case study: Case Study: Large Manufacturer Improves Cloud Reliability.
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Alkira's case studies span manufacturing, retail, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, biotechnology/life sciences, software technology, media & entertainment, and aviation. For example, Chart Industries (manufacturing), Michaels (retail), a large healthcare provider, and SITA (aviation) are all featured. See more at Alkira Customers.
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Alkira integrates with leading technology providers, including:
Yes, Alkira offers APIs, including billing APIs for real-time cloud network cost data integration with other management tools and dashboards. Learn more at Unravel Cloud Costs with Alkira.
Alkira provides whitepapers, solution briefs, and a technical wiki. Examples include the On Demand Next-Generation Cloud Firewalls whitepaper and detailed solution briefs at Alkira Solution Briefs. Technical details are also available in the Alkira Wiki.
Alkira offers both consumption-based (pay-as-you-go) and commitment-based pricing. Costs are based on 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. Pricing details can be viewed live from the portal or via APIs. For more, visit Alkira Pricing.
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Alkira is designed for mid-to-large enterprises across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, financial services, biotechnology, software technology, media & entertainment, and aviation. Target roles include Network Architects, Cloud Architects, Security Architects, IT Managers/Directors, CloudOps, CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and VPs.
Customers can implement a proof of concept in as little as 4 hours, with full production deployment typically completed in about 8 weeks. Alkira provides a drag-and-drop interface, a dedicated training platform (Alkira Training Platform), 24×7 monitoring, and dedicated support to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
Customers consistently praise Alkira for its simplicity and speed:
Alkira is SOC 2 and PCI-DSS compliant, demonstrating robust operational controls and protection of customer 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. More details at Alkira Compliance.
Alkira differentiates itself by offering:
Alkira offers a dedicated training platform (Alkira Training Platform), 24×7 monitoring, proactive notifications for maintenance, a diagnostics dashboard for troubleshooting, and dedicated support via support@alkira.com or support tickets. These resources ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing operations.
Alkira provides proactive notifications for planned or emergency maintenance, a diagnostics dashboard for live troubleshooting, 24×7 monitoring to meet SLA commitments, and dedicated support for issue resolution. 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 hardware-dependent networking by providing a cloud-native solution that seamlessly connects hybrid and multi-cloud environments through a unified control plane. Learn more at Alkira Company Page.
Alkira was founded by the creators of Viptela (acquired by Cisco in 2017) and is 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 listed on CRN’s 2023 Stellar Startups List. See more at Alkira Company Page.
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 at Alkira Customers.
Establishing the Control Plane for Cloud Connectivity
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Discover how a major global manufacturer transformed its cloud networking strategy with Alkira’s Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service platform, setting a new standard for Global Manufacturing Cloud Networking. Facing unpredictable cloud updates and a complex, manually managed network, the company turned to Alkira to modernize its infrastructure and streamline operations across multiple regions. With Alkira, secure private connectivity that once took months to build was deployed in days, enabling reliable access to real-time operational data, improving network resilience, and significantly reducing engineering overhead—without the need for costly hiring or disruptive rebuilds.
This case study highlights measurable results, from dramatically accelerating cloud onboarding and partner integrations to simplifying multinational operations and speeding up acquisition integrations. Alkira delivered up to 96% less time to add new clouds, 99% faster onboarding of partners and security services, and a sharp reduction in full-time staff required to manage cloud networks—allowing the organization to focus on innovation and growth instead of infrastructure complexity.
