Alkira

Alkira, a privately owned company headquartered in San Jose, US, was founded in 2018 by the team behind SD-WAN pioneer Viptela. The company, which has approximately 190 employees, reported $21.0M in revenue as of 2023. Alkira specializes in connectivity infrastructure, operating as a Network Infrastructure-as-a-Service (NIaaS) provider that enables enterprises to build, secure, and scale global networks in the cloud. Its unified, cloud-native platform integrates multi-cloud networking, a high-performance global backbone, and advanced security services—including ZTNA and third-party firewall service chaining—all managed through a single "glass pane" interface. Alkira provides a programmable, AI-ready connectivity fabric designed to eliminate the need for expensive hardware and complex manual configurations, assisting firms like Warner Hotels and Koch Industries in modernizing their digital infrastructure. The company is currently undergoing acquisition by Lumen Technologies as of 2026.