What is Alkira Network Cloud?
The Alkira Platform is a Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS) solution designed for the deployment and management of global cloud-native networks. It utilizes a distributed architecture of Cloud Exchange Points (CXPs) to facilitate on-demand connectivity across multicloud and hybrid environments. The platform integrates networking and security functions, including SD-WAN, firewalls, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), into a unified infrastructure layer without the need for hardware or software installation. The system provides centralized operational visibility and management via a web-based portal, supported by a global backbone for high-bandwidth geographic connectivity.
In May of 2026, Lumen announced its agreement to acquire Alkira to integrate its cloud-native control plane with Lumen's fiber network, advancing Lumen's digital platform strategy to deliver cloud-like consumption for global enterprise networking.
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What is Alkira Network Cloud?
Alkira offers Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS), providing a secure network fabric that enables enterprises to set up and scale network infrastructure as needed across multicloud, AI data centers, data centers, branches, and partner environments. Teams manage connectivity through a centralized operating model with consistent routing, segmentation policy, and operational controls across domains. Delivered and operated as a service, Alkira speeds up rollout and ongoing changes without deploying hardware/software, managing gateways, or building complex overlay architectures.