Lumen Completes Alkira Acquisition, Accelerating Its Unified Digital Platform for AI-Era Networking
Combination brings together Lumen’s network and digital services with intelligent networking software to simplify enterprise connections across cloud, AI, and hybrid environments globally
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Alkira, an on-demand networking platform that helps enterprises connect clouds, sites, partners, and AI workloads quickly and easily. By combining Alkira’s technology with Lumen’s physical infrastructure, programmable network, and partner ecosystem, Lumen aims to simplify how enterprises build and manage their networks as environments grow more complex.
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Unlike providers that offer only connectivity or orchestration, Lumen now brings together both the physical network foundation and an on-demand platform to accelerate a more programmable, AI-ready network experience. The Alkira acquisition strengthens Lumen’s position as the trusted network for AI, while expanding the networking, cloud, security, and AI services customers need to run more agile, connected operations.
