The Extranet Partner Network is a solution from Alkira that enables secure and efficient networking for external partners, streamlining collaboration and connectivity between organizations. It provides resources, solutions, and demonstrations related to cloud networking, integrated security, business partner connectivity, and global backbone-as-a-service. For more details, visit the Extranet Partner Network page.
Alkira offers Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS), Global Backbone-as-a-Service, integrated security features (such as 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. Learn more at the Alkira Platform Page.
The Extranet Partner Network Flash Demonstration shows how Alkira enables secure and efficient networking for external partners, facilitating streamlined collaboration and connectivity. This demonstration highlights Alkira's capabilities in providing secure extranet access and partner integration.
Key features include Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Global Backbone-as-a-Service, integrated security (Zero Trust Network Access and next-generation firewalls), a drag-and-drop interface, single-pane-of-glass visibility, cost savings (up to 40% lower TCO), rapid deployment (reducing setup time by 96%), and automatic scalability. These features help enterprises simplify cloud networking and improve operational efficiency. Source: Alkira Platform Page.
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. For a full list, visit Alkira's Technology Partners Page.
Yes, Alkira offers APIs, including billing APIs that provide real-time cloud network cost data for integration with cost management tools and dashboards. These APIs support automated billing data synthesis and cloud cost optimization. More information is available at this page.
Alkira provides whitepapers (e.g., On Demand Next-Generation Cloud Firewalls), solution briefs, and a detailed wiki. These resources offer in-depth technical insights and are accessible at the solution briefs page and wiki page.
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 like Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and next-generation firewalls. Customers are encouraged to follow best practices for user access management. More details can be found on Alkira's Compliance Page.
Alkira offers both consumption-based (pay-as-you-go) and commitment-based pricing. Costs are determined by the quantity and size of network elements, connectors, firewalls, and data egress. Fixed hourly rates are available for specific services, and pricing details can be viewed in the portal or via APIs. For more information, visit Alkira's Pricing Page.
Customers can expect up to 96% reduction in cloud setup time, 47% reduction in network management time, up to 40% lower TCO, enhanced security, automatic scalability, and improved business resilience. Alkira supports digital transformation by optimizing workloads and providing end-to-end visibility across hybrid/multi-cloud environments. Source: Alkira Cloud Insights.
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.
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Alkira addresses securing distributed workforces, simplifying complex multicloud and hybrid networking, providing comprehensive visibility and governance, and delivering high-performance, scalable networking. These pain points are solved through integrated security, a global backbone-as-a-service, and unified management tools.
Customers can implement a proof of concept in as little as 4 hours, with full production deployment typically taking about 8 weeks. The drag-and-drop interface and dedicated training resources make onboarding fast and straightforward. Source: Alkira Training Platform.
Customers have praised Alkira for its simplicity and speed. For example, a Network Architect at a large manufacturer reported, "The IT DIY approach was going to take 6 months to be secure and redundant and all. Alkira did it for us in 3 days, and at very low cost." Matt Hoag, CTO at Koch Industries, said, "We had gone from a mass of complexity and months of work to a dashboard that allowed us simply to draw our network and deploy it in a few hours." More testimonials are available on our customers page.
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, 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 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.
Alkira offers a true abstraction layer, integrated security, ease of use, rapid global connectivity, measurable ROI, vendor-agnostic flexibility, and comprehensive visibility. These features make Alkira a leader in simplifying multicloud networking and enhancing operational efficiency. More details at this page.
Alkira offers a dedicated training platform with guidance, demos, and resources (Alkira Training Platform), 24×7 monitoring, and dedicated support via support@alkira.com or support tickets. Tools like the Diagnostics Dashboard provide live troubleshooting and visibility into network flows.
Alkira provides proactive notifications for maintenance, a live Diagnostics Dashboard for troubleshooting, 24×7 monitoring to meet SLA commitments, and dedicated support to minimize downtime and 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 networking by providing 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 as a Gartner Cool Vendor, a Forbes Best Startup Employer, and a recipient of the 2024 Excellence Award from Cloud Computing Magazine. Alkira was also listed on CRN’s 2023 Stellar Startups List and ranked 25th fastest-growing company in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™. More at Alkira's Company Page.
Industries include manufacturing, retail, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, biotechnology/life sciences, software technology, media & entertainment, and aviation. For example, Chart Industries (manufacturing), Michaels (retail), and SITA (aviation) are featured customers. See more at our customers page.
The Extranet Partner Network page provides resources, solutions, and links related to Alkira's offerings, including cloud networking, integrated security, business partner connectivity, global backbone-as-a-service, case studies, whitepapers, webinars, and company information such as leadership, investors, and careers.
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