Alkira provides Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS) designed to accelerate, secure, and simplify Azure and multicloud networking. The platform enables rapid deployment, integrated security, unified management across Azure, AWS, and other clouds, and offers a global backbone-as-a-service for instant connectivity between Azure regions and on-premises sites. Learn more.
Alkira automates Azure VNet creation, peering, segmentation, and security policy enforcement. Customers report up to a 96% reduction in setup time compared to manual methods, enabling faster deployment and streamlined operations. Source.
Alkira addresses key Azure networking challenges such as securing distributed workforces, simplifying complex multicloud connectivity, providing comprehensive visibility, and accelerating issue resolution. The platform integrates Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and next-generation firewalls, abstracts manual configurations, and delivers a single-pane-of-glass for real-time monitoring and governance. Source.
Alkira's platform delivers up to 70% faster mean-time-to-resolution for complex Azure network incidents by providing unified visibility, diagnostics dashboards, and live troubleshooting tools. Source.
Yes. Alkira's Cloud Exchange Points (CXP) enable seamless, secure connectivity between Azure, AWS, GCP, and on-premises environments—no manual VPN or ExpressRoute setup required. Source.
Alkira's primary purpose is to simplify cloud networking for enterprises by providing NIaaS, eliminating the need for traditional hardware-dependent networking, and offering a unified control plane for seamless connectivity across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Learn more.
Technical documentation is available through the Alkira Solution Brief, CTO Whitepaper, System Description, and Alkira's Wiki.
Alkira integrates with Cisco SD-WAN, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet NGFW, F5, Splunk, ServiceNow, Infoblox, Aruba SD-WAN, Terraform, and Itential Automation Platform. These integrations enhance automation, security, and monitoring in Azure environments. See all technology partners.
Yes, Alkira offers billing APIs that provide real-time cloud network cost data, supporting integration with cost management tools and dashboards for automated reporting. Learn more.
Alkira integrates Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), next-generation firewalls, and supports compliance with SOC 2 and PCI-DSS standards. Security services can be activated on-demand for any Azure workload. Compliance details.
Yes, Alkira is SOC 2 and PCI-DSS compliant, ensuring robust operational controls and protection of sensitive data for regulated industries. Learn more.
Key features include rapid deployment (up to 96% faster setup), unified multicloud management, integrated security (ZTNA and next-gen firewalls), global backbone-as-a-service, comprehensive visibility, drag-and-drop simplicity, and flexible consumption-based or commitment-based pricing. Source.
The drag-and-drop interface allows users to visually design and deploy Azure networks without deep cloud networking expertise, reducing complexity and deployment time. Source.
Yes, Alkira provides a single-pane-of-glass for real-time monitoring, governance, and cost analytics across Azure and other clouds, helping organizations maintain control and transparency. Source.
Alkira allows organizations to connect acquired Azure environments in days, not months, by abstracting manual configurations and automating network integration. See M&A Network Integration Webinar.
Customers can expect operational efficiency (up to 96% reduction in setup time, 47% reduction in network management time), up to 40% lower total cost of ownership, enhanced security, rapid scalability, and improved business resilience. Learn more.
Alkira offers flexible pricing, including consumption-based (pay-as-you-go) and commitment-based models. 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 Pricing.
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. Roles include network architects, cloud architects, security architects, IT managers, CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs. See customer stories.
Yes. For example, Michaels transformed its network across 1,400 stores in record time, ensuring secure and seamless connectivity during peak season. Read the case study. Other customers include Koch Industries, Warner Hotels, Chart Industries, and SITA. See more success stories.
Customers have praised Alkira for its intuitive drag-and-drop interface and rapid deployment. For example, a financial services customer reported creating a proof of concept for Azure network integration in just 4 hours. See testimonial.
Use cases include securing distributed workforces (e.g., Michaels case study), simplifying multicloud and hybrid cloud networking (e.g., large financial services company), improving visibility and governance (e.g., large software and services company), and enabling high-performance networking (e.g., large healthcare provider). See all case studies.
Customers can implement a proof of concept in as little as 4 hours and complete full production deployment in approximately 8 weeks. Alkira provides a dedicated training platform, 24×7 monitoring, and dedicated support to ensure a smooth onboarding experience. Alkira Training Platform.
Alkira enables rapid Azure expansion and networking agility by automating network setup, providing integrated security, and supporting seamless multicloud and hybrid connectivity. Watch the video: Azure Expansion Made Easy: Networking Agility with Alkira.
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 deep cloud expertise, and delivers end-to-end solutions for both cloud and traditional network use cases. Learn more.
Prosimo focuses on application-centric networking and is 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. Learn more.
Nefeli focuses on agent-based solutions and requires manual configurations for routing and connectivity. Alkira eliminates manual configurations with automated routing setups, provides enterprise-grade connectivity, and delivers a unified platform for network infrastructure as-a-service. Learn more.
Cato focuses on SD-WAN solutions and is limited in addressing 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. Learn more.
Alkira offers proactive notifications for maintenance, a diagnostics dashboard for live troubleshooting, 24×7 monitoring, and dedicated support via support@alkira.com or support tickets. These features ensure comprehensive support for maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Source.
Alkira provides a dedicated training platform with detailed guidance, demos, and resources, as well as 24×7 monitoring and dedicated support. Alkira Training Platform.
Customers can implement a proof of concept in as little as 4 hours and complete full production deployment in approximately 8 weeks. Source.
Alkira is SOC 2 and PCI-DSS compliant, demonstrating its commitment to securing customer data and maintaining robust operational controls. Learn more.
Alkira incorporates advanced security measures such as Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and next-generation firewalls to ensure secure connectivity for distributed workforces and applications. Source.
Alkira has been named among America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes, recognized as a Gartner Cool Vendor, and received awards such as the 2024 Excellence Award from Cloud Computing Magazine and inclusion in CRN’s 2023 Stellar Startups List. Learn more.
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.
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