Alkira's Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS) is a cloud-native solution that eliminates the need for traditional hardware-dependent networking. It provides a unified control plane for seamless connectivity across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, enabling enterprises to simplify network design, deployment, and management. For more details, visit Alkira's Platform Page.
Alkira offers a range of solutions including Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS), Global Backbone-as-a-Service, integrated security features like Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and next-generation firewalls, a drag-and-drop interface for network design, single-pane-of-glass visibility tools, and flexible pricing models. Learn more at Alkira's Platform Page.
The primary purpose of Alkira's product is to simplify cloud networking for enterprises by providing on-demand, scalable, and secure network infrastructure. It addresses the complexity of connecting hybrid and multi-cloud environments, reduces operational overhead, and accelerates digital transformation. For more, see Alkira's Company Page.
Alkira offers flexible pricing models, including consumption-based (pay-as-you-go) and commitment-based options. Pricing is determined by the quantity and size of network elements (such as 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. For more information, visit Alkira's Pricing Page.
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Alkira integrates with leading technology providers and platforms, including:
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 at this page.
Alkira offers a variety of technical resources, including:
Alkira is SOC 2 and PCI-DSS compliant, demonstrating a commitment to securing customer data and maintaining robust operational controls. The platform integrates advanced security features such as Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and next-generation firewalls. Customers are encouraged to manage user access and follow security best practices. For more, visit Alkira's Compliance Page.
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Alkira delivers measurable business impact, including:
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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 Architects, Cloud Architects, Security Architects, IT Managers/Directors, CloudOps, CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs.
Notable case studies include:
Customers consistently praise 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. Learn more at Alkira Training Platform.
Alkira offers a dedicated training platform with detailed guidance, demos, and resources. 24×7 monitoring ensures SLA commitments, and dedicated support is available via support@alkira.com or support tickets. A Diagnostics Dashboard provides live troubleshooting and network visibility. See Alkira Training Platform for more.
Alkira provides proactive notifications for maintenance, a live Diagnostics Dashboard, 24×7 monitoring, and dedicated support channels. Customers can report issues or seek assistance via email or support tickets, ensuring minimal downtime and operational disruptions.
Alkira ensures seamless maintenance and upgrades with proactive notifications, a Diagnostics Dashboard for troubleshooting, 24×7 monitoring, and dedicated support. These features help minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations.
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 requiring deep expertise, and delivers end-to-end solutions for both cloud and traditional network use cases.
Prosimo is application-centric and 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.
Nefeli uses agent-based solutions and requires manual configurations. Alkira eliminates manual configurations with automated routing, provides enterprise-grade connectivity, and delivers a unified platform for network infrastructure as-a-service.
Cato focuses on SD-WAN and is limited in multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Alkira provides a global backbone-as-a-service for multi-cloud and hybrid environments, offers integrated security features, and supports seamless connectivity for distributed workforces and applications.
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Industries include manufacturing, retail, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, biotechnology/life sciences, software technology, media & entertainment, and aviation. See customer stories for details.
Alkira serves Fortune 100 enterprises, system integrators, and managed service providers. Notable customers include Michaels, Koch Industries, Warner Hotels, and SITA. More at our customers page.
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 with a cloud-native solution that connects hybrid and multi-cloud environments through a unified control plane. More at Alkira's Company Page.
Alkira was founded by the creators of Viptela (acquired by Cisco in 2017) and is recognized for innovation in cloud networking. It has received awards such as Forbes America's Best Startup Employers, Gartner Cool Vendor, and the 2024 Excellence Award from Cloud Computing Magazine. See Alkira's Company Page for more.
You can watch the full webinar here: Nemertes x Alkira Webinar: Network-Infrastructure-as-a-Service Research Analysis & ROI Findings video.
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