Alkira

Alkira, Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, specializing in Network Infrastructure as a Service (NIaaS), also known as Cloud Area Networking. Founded in 2018 by Amir Khan and Atif Khan, Alkira offers a cloud-native, agentless platform that connects hybrid and multi-cloud environments through a unified control plane. This approach eliminates the need for physical infrastructure and complex configurations.

The company's flagship product, the Cloud Services Exchange (CSX), allows enterprises to rapidly deploy multi-cloud networks. Alkira's solutions include a global unified network infrastructure, a high-performance backbone for hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity, and a pay-as-you-go model for flexible service activation. Alkira serves enterprise organizations looking to simplify their networking needs, including global enterprises and international partners like Nissho Electronics in Japan. The company has raised over $186 million in funding and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in North America.