Alkira

Alkira is a privately owned company headquartered in the United States, founded in 2018 and employing approximately 190 individuals. The company specializes in telecoms network infrastructure, functioning as a provider of Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS) that enables enterprises to build, secure, and scale global networks in the cloud within minutes. It offers a unified, cloud-native platform that integrates multi-cloud networking, a global backbone, and advanced security services, such as ZTNA and third-party firewall service chaining, all managed through a single "glass pane" interface. Currently undergoing acquisition by Lumen Technologies (as of 2026), Alkira provides a programmable, AI-ready connectivity fabric that eliminates the need for expensive hardware and complex manual configurations, allowing major global firms like Warner Hotels and Koch Industries to modernize their digital infrastructure.