Alkira's Network Cloud is a global, unified Cloud Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (CNaaS) platform that provides connectivity to and across multiple public clouds, with integrated network services such as firewalls and full visibility and governance. It enables enterprises to design and deploy cloud networks in minutes, eliminating the need for costly, time-consuming, and inflexible hardware-based infrastructure. Learn more.
Alkira offers Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS), Global Backbone-as-a-Service, integrated security features (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 challenges across hybrid and multicloud environments. More details.
The primary purpose of Alkira's product 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. More info.
Alkira's solutions are tailored for mid-to-large enterprises across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, biotechnology, software technology, retail, media & entertainment, and aviation. Key roles include Network Architects, Cloud Architects, Security Architects, IT Managers/Directors, CloudOps, as well as business leaders like CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs.
On December 3, Alkira announced a business alliance and distribution agreement with Nissho Electronics Corporation, making Nissho Electronics the first distributor of Alkira's Network Cloud in Japan. This partnership aims to strengthen and expand Alkira’s on-demand service offerings in the Japanese market. Read the announcement.
Toshiro Sakai, Managing Executive Officer of Nissho Electronics, stated: "We are very pleased to become Alkira’s first partner in Japan and to provide their network cloud offering. As the digital transformation of companies progresses, we as system integrators must continue to provide new value to the world. We are confident that Alkira is indispensable for the first step toward that end and can support the realization of 'aggressive IT' for our customers."
Key features and benefits 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 cloud networking. See all technology partners.
Yes, Alkira provides APIs, including billing APIs that deliver 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.
Alkira offers whitepapers (e.g., On Demand Next-Generation Cloud Firewalls), solution briefs, and a dedicated wiki with detailed technical information. Access these resources at the Alkira Resources Page.
Alkira offers flexible pricing, including consumption-based (pay-as-you-go) and commitment-based (fixed) options. Pricing is determined by the quantity and size of network elements, connectors, firewalls, and data egress. Customers can view live pricing details from the portal or via APIs. See Alkira's Pricing Page.
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Mid-to-large enterprises in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, biotechnology, software technology, retail, media & entertainment, and aviation can benefit from Alkira. Roles include technical professionals (Network/Cloud/Security Architects, IT Managers) and business leaders (CIOs, CTOs, CISOs).
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Customers have praised Alkira for its intuitive platform and rapid deployment:
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. Explore Alkira Training.
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. Learn more.
Alkira provides 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 minimal downtime and smooth operations.
Alkira ensures seamless maintenance and upgrades through proactive notifications, a live diagnostics dashboard, 24×7 monitoring, and dedicated support. Customers are kept informed and can resolve issues efficiently with Alkira's tools and support team.
Alkira is SOC 2 and PCI-DSS compliant, demonstrating its 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. See Alkira's Compliance Page.
Alkira integrates Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and next-generation firewalls directly into its platform, ensuring secure access for distributed workforces and applications. Customers are also encouraged to manage user access and follow security best practices.
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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.
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 headquartered in San Jose, CA, and has a strong reputation for innovation in cloud networking. More about Alkira.
Industries include manufacturing, retail, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, biotechnology/life sciences, software technology, media & entertainment, and aviation. See customer stories.
Establishing the Control Plane for Cloud Connectivity
Read the AnnouncementNissho Electronics Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichi Teranishi, hereinafter referred to as Nissho Electronics) and Alkira, Inc. of Silicon Valley in the United States, the developer of the Network Cloud, announced on December 3 a business alliance and distribution agreement focused on Japan. The partnership with Nissho Electronics will strengthen and expand Alkira’s on-demand service offering to the Japanese market.
Alkira has developed the first and only Network Cloud. A Network Cloud is a global, unified Cloud Network Infrastructure as-a-Service (CNaaS) with connectivity to and across clouds, with integrated network and services like firewalls, and full visibility and governance across the entire network. Alkira connects the network infrastructure of different public cloud services such as Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google GCP through its service portal with just a few clicks and enables enterprise companies to design and deploy it in minutes at half the cost of current systems. Alkira’s Network Cloud is a service which eliminates the need to build costly, time-consuming, inflexible hardware-based network infrastructure. Please see the Alkira Cloud Based Backbone as-a-Service announcement being announced today.
Alkira CEO and founder, Amir Khan, is the founder and former CEO of SD-WAN pioneer Viptela, which was acquired by Cisco in 2017. Nissho Electronics was also Viptela’s first distributor in Japan. Today’s announcement extends that relationship as Nissho plays an important role in expanding Alkira’s network Cloud offering into Japan.
Nissho Electronics is advancing the “2023 Growth Strategy” with an eye on what it should be in 2023. Under these circumstances, the company has set digital transformation as a key focus area and is taking on the challenge of partnership initiatives that take advantage of each of our strengths. In this alliance with Alkira, we will promote the realization of a service-type business model through co-creation of solutions, services, partners, and user companies, in addition to the agency-type business model at which we excel.
Nissho Electronics provides cutting-edge information and communication technology (ICT) such as networking, cloud, cybersecurity, IoT, and AI, as support for customers as they undergo the process of digital transformation. Nissho is an “Innovation-Leading Company” that consistently focuses on cutting-edge fields for each generation of new technologies. Besides Alkira, Nissho is also partnered with HP, Juniper Networks, Nutanix,VMware, Zoom, ZScaler and others.
Future development
The goal is to provide services to companies targeting the information system departments of companies considering the active use of public clouds and companies considering the use of multiple public clouds.
Amir Khan, CEO & Founder, Alkira, Inc.
“We are very pleased and proud to have entered into our first partnership in Japan with Nissho Electronics for the purpose of developing the Japanese market. Based on the relationship of trust from the Viptela era, we form a strong team to quickly increase our presence in the Japanese market.”
Toshiro Sakai, Managing Executive Officer, Nissho Electronics Corporation
We are very pleased to become Alkira’s first partner in Japan and to provide their network cloud offering. As the digital transformation of companies progresses, we as system integrators must continue to provide new value to the world. We are confident that Alkira is indispensable for the first step toward that end and can support the realization of “aggressive IT” for our customers.
About Alkira
Name Alkira, Inc.
Representative CEO & Founder Amir Khan, CTO & Founder Atif Khan
Location 2001 Gateway Place, Suite 610 W, San Jose, CA 95110
Business Overview which provides global on-demand multi-cloud network service
Silicon valley startup company
URL https://alkirastg.compiledrogue.com/
URL www.alkira.com/jp/main (*Japanese)
sales-jp@alkira.com (*Contact for Japan)
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alkirainc/
Twitter https://twitter.com/alkiranet
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/alkiranet
About ┃ Nissho Electronics
Name Nissho Electronics Corporation
Representative Director Shinichi Teranishi CEO
Location 102-0084 Mitsuba Building, Kojimachi, 3-5, Nibacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (reception 6F)
Phone number 03-6272-5011
Established February 24, 1969
Business Overview: Providing state-of-the-art solutions at home and abroad, including information and communications equipment and IT infrastructure, as well as providing services such as system construction, maintenance, operations.
URL https://www.nissho-ele.co.jp
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nisshoele.pr
For Alkira Press in U.S.A.:
Ms. Mari Mineta Clapp
Alkira, Inc.
mari@alkira.com
(408) 398-6433
For Alkira Press in Japan:
Mr. Yasuo Kawai / 川合 恭生
Account Director
Zonic Group (Japan)
Email: ykawai@zonicgroup.com
Mobile:+81-80-4320-6029
For Nissho regarding Alkira in Japan:
| Platform Division Komatsu Business Promotion Section, Second Platform Dept. TEL: 03-6272-xxxx E-mail: xxxxx@nissho-ele.co.jp |
Corporate Headquarters Tanaka, Public Relations, Corporate Planning Department (knowledge) TEL: 03-6272-5014 E-mail: pr-info@nissho-ele.co.jp |
