Frequently Asked Questions
Product Information & Solution Overview
What is Alkira's Integrated Security and Network Services solution?
Alkira's Integrated Security and Network Services solution unifies network and security infrastructure, eliminating the complexity of managing multiple point solutions. It enables organizations to consolidate firewalls, standardize policies, and reduce costs across all environments—on-premises, single cloud, and multicloud. The platform supports high availability, auto-scaling, and symmetric routing, and allows customers to integrate industry-leading SASE vendors such as Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Check Point, and Cisco. Learn more.
How does Alkira simplify network and security services deployment?
Alkira dramatically simplifies network and security services deployment by providing a drag-and-drop interface, automation-ready platform, and single-pane-of-glass management. This approach eliminates manual configurations, reduces deployment times from months to minutes, and enables enforcement of global security policies through integrated firewalls. See solution explainer.
What are the key capabilities and benefits of Alkira's integrated security solution?
Key capabilities include:
- Unified network and security infrastructure across hybrid and multicloud environments
- Consolidation of firewalls for significant cost savings
- Automation-ready platform for enforcing global security policies
- Integration with leading SASE vendors (Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Check Point, Cisco)
- Integrated DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) services
- Load balancing with F5 Application Delivery Controllers
- Comprehensive visibility and control via a single dashboard
- Scalability to match network consumption to demand
These features help organizations reduce complexity, improve security, and optimize costs. More on Alkira Platform.
Features & Capabilities
Which security vendors and technologies does Alkira integrate with?
Alkira integrates with a range of industry-leading security and networking vendors, including:
These integrations enable customers to choose their preferred SASE and security vendors, ensuring flexibility and best-in-class protection. See all technology partners.
Does Alkira support automation and global policy enforcement?
Yes, Alkira's platform is automation-ready, allowing organizations to enforce global security policies and route traffic through integrated firewalls automatically. The platform supports API integrations and can be managed via tools like Terraform and Itential Automation Platform for large-scale, repeatable deployments. Learn about Alkira APIs.
How does Alkira help with advanced IP services?
Alkira provides integrated DDI services—DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (IPAM)—across the entire network. This is enabled through partnerships with vendors like Infoblox, allowing organizations to deploy proven DNS and IPAM services along with advanced DNS security directly within Alkira’s Cloud Exchange Points. Read the solution brief.
What performance improvements can Alkira deliver?
Alkira's platform delivers measurable performance improvements, including:
- Reducing cloud setup time by 96%
- Reducing network management time by 47%
- Up to 40% lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) compared to traditional solutions
- Automatic scaling to match bandwidth demand
- Rapid deployment—proof of concept in as little as 4 hours, full production in about 8 weeks
These metrics are based on customer outcomes and internal benchmarks. See more performance details.
Security & Compliance
What security and compliance certifications does Alkira have?
Alkira is SOC 2 compliant, demonstrating robust operational controls and a commitment to securing customer data. Alkira also adheres to PCI-DSS standards, ensuring the protection of cardholder data. Integrated security features include Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and next-generation firewalls. Customers are encouraged to follow best practices for user access and information security. Read more about Alkira's compliance.
How does Alkira ensure secure connectivity for distributed workforces and applications?
Alkira integrates advanced security features such as Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and next-generation firewalls directly into its platform. This approach eliminates vulnerabilities found in traditional VPNs and perimeter-based models, ensuring seamless and secure access for distributed teams and cloud applications.
Use Cases & Customer Success
What are the main use cases for Alkira's integrated security and network services?
Key use cases include:
- Integrating SASE vendors of choice for firewalling and security
- Load balancing and application resilience with F5 ADCs
- Advanced IP services (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) across hybrid and multicloud environments
- Consolidating firewalls to reduce costs and complexity
- Automating global security policy enforcement
- Supporting secure distributed workforce and remote access
These use cases are supported by Alkira's unified, automation-ready platform. See solution details.
Can you share a customer success story related to integrated security and network services?
Yes. Infor, a global enterprise software company, achieved a 60% reduction in cloud routing and firewall footprint using Alkira. According to Steve Savage, Network Architect at Infor: "With Alkira, we’ve not only reduced our cloud routing and firewall footprint by over 60%, but we’ve transformed our cloud network integration process from a series of niche one-off exercises into a streamlined, repeatable methodology. This allows us to accelerate time to value while maintaining robust security across our cloud estate." See more customer stories.
Which industries benefit from Alkira's integrated security and network services?
Alkira serves a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, biotechnology, software technology, media & entertainment, and aviation. Case studies include Michaels (retail), Chart Industries (manufacturing), Warner Hotels (hospitality), SITA (aviation), and more. Explore case studies.
Pain Points & Problem Solving
What common pain points does Alkira solve for customers?
Alkira addresses several key pain points:
- Securing distributed workforce and applications with integrated ZTNA and firewalls
- Reducing complexity in multicloud and hybrid cloud networking
- Providing comprehensive visibility and governance with a single-pane-of-glass dashboard
- Delivering high-performance, scalable, and reliable connectivity
- Eliminating manual configurations and reducing deployment times
These solutions help organizations achieve operational efficiency, cost savings, and business resilience. Learn how Alkira solves these problems.
How does Alkira's approach to integrated security and network services differ from traditional solutions?
Unlike traditional solutions that require multiple point products and manual configurations, Alkira provides a unified, cloud-native platform with automation, integrated security, and vendor-agnostic flexibility. This reduces operational complexity, accelerates deployment, and enables organizations to scale and adapt quickly to changing business needs.
Pricing & Plans
What is Alkira's pricing model for integrated security and network services?
Alkira offers flexible pricing models:
- Consumption-Based Pricing: Pay-as-you-go based on actual usage of network elements, services, and traffic.
- Commitment-Based Pricing: Fixed pricing options for predictable budgeting.
Pricing is determined by the quantity and size of network elements (e.g., Cloud Exchange Points), connectors, firewalls, and data egress. Customers can view live pricing details from the portal or via APIs. See Alkira's pricing page.
Competition & Comparison
How does Alkira's integrated security and network services compare to competitors like Aviatrix, Prosimo, Nefeli, and Cato?
Alkira differentiates itself in several ways:
- Aviatrix: Focuses on orchestration overlays and requires deep cloud expertise. Alkira provides a true abstraction layer, single-click provisioning, and end-to-end solutions for both cloud and traditional networks.
- Prosimo: Application-centric networking with limited traditional network use case support. Alkira offers full-stack networking and security for both cloud and traditional environments.
- Nefeli: Agent-based solutions with manual configurations. Alkira eliminates manual steps with automated routing and a unified NIaaS platform.
- Cato: SD-WAN focus with limited multi-cloud support. Alkira delivers a global backbone-as-a-service for multi-cloud and hybrid environments, with integrated ZTNA and security.
Each competitor has different strengths, but Alkira's unified, automation-ready, and vendor-agnostic approach offers unique advantages for enterprises seeking simplicity, flexibility, and measurable ROI. See detailed comparison.
Implementation, Support & Resources
How quickly can Alkira's integrated security and network services be implemented?
Customers can implement a proof of concept in as little as 4 hours, with full production deployment typically completed in about 8 weeks. The drag-and-drop interface and automation capabilities make onboarding fast and accessible, even for teams without deep cloud networking expertise. Explore Alkira's training platform.
What support and training resources are available for Alkira customers?
Alkira provides:
- A dedicated training platform with demos and guidance (Alkira Training Platform)
- 24×7 monitoring and proactive notifications for maintenance
- Diagnostics Dashboard for live troubleshooting
- Dedicated support via support@alkira.com or support tickets
These resources ensure smooth onboarding, ongoing operations, and rapid issue resolution.
Where can I find technical documentation and integration guides for Alkira's integrated security and network services?
Technical documentation is available through:
These resources provide in-depth technical details for evaluation and deployment.
Business Impact & Outcomes
What business impact can organizations expect from Alkira's integrated security and network services?
Organizations can expect:
- Operational efficiency: 96% reduction in cloud setup time, 47% reduction in network management time
- Cost savings: Up to 40% lower TCO compared to traditional solutions
- Enhanced security and compliance
- Rapid scalability and business resilience
- End-to-end visibility and control
These outcomes are validated by customer testimonials and case studies. See business impact details.
Getting Started
How can I get started with Alkira's integrated security and network services?
You can request a demo or start a conversation with Alkira's team via the Request a Demo page. For personalized discussions, you can also choose to continue over email or use the Salespeak tool for inspiration questions and tailored guidance.
