Sydney, Australia, 11 September 2024 – Australian telecommunications company, Astrotel, has announced an exclusive Asia Pacific partnership with Alkira, the leader in Network Infrastructure on Demand.
Alkira was founded in 2018 in San Jose by Amir and Atif Khan, the same visionary team behind Viptela, which revolutionised the SD-WAN market and is now the Cisco’s SD-WAN product following its acquisition in 2017.
Alkira provides the first unified network infrastructure that integrates on-premises systems, multi-cloud environments, devices, applications, and users into a single, easily-configurable platform. This set up is completed in hours, and securely routes data over the major hyperscalers’ backbone, bypassing traditional telco infrastructure.
“Alkira offers a transformative approach to building communications networks, making it an ideal partner for Astrotel as we advance telecommunications for business and enterprise in the Asia Pacific region with cutting-edge Cloud and AI native global technologies,” said Elizabeth Aris, Astrotel’s Founder.
“Advanced solutions like Alkira enhance network performance, flexibility, and efficiency, often at a fraction of the complexity and cost associated with conventional telco infrastructure. Using Alkira, organisations can instantly extend connectivity to users, sites, devices, cloud instances and applications running on the hyperscalers’ infrastructure,” she added.
Alkira’s Network Infrastructure on Demand is already being used by some of the largest US corporations, including Standard & Poor’s, which has deployed Alkira for its cloud networking and partner connectivity.
Minimising reliance on colocations, cloud cross-connects such as Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute and AWS Direct Connect, as well as eliminating firewall sprawl and dramatically reducing operational complexity can decrease total cost of ownership by up to 60 per cent.
“The consumption-based pricing model ensures customers only pay for what they use, while the ELA model offers unlimited all-you-can-eat use of Alkira’s solution,” continues Aris. “The platform offers built-in security capabilities, like encryption, segmentation and traffic policies, as well as integration with all major next-generation firewall vendors for an automated deployment in minutes.” Amir Khan, CEO, Alkira, said: “We’re excited to be partnering with Astrotel in the Asia Pacific region to address the growing demand for agile, secure, and cost-efficient networking solutions that are needed to support cloud applications and AI workloads.”
Astrotel’s commitment to these advanced technologies highlights its focus on delivering next-generation connectivity solutions that drive efficiency and innovation in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Alkira recently closed a USD $100 million Series C funding round to support its expansion into new markets, including Asia Pacific.
About Astrotel
Astrotel is a leading provider of Cloud & AI Native software, Open Networking hardware and software, and Connectivity solutions across the Asia Pacific region. With a focus on delivering cutting-edge technologies and unparalleled network performance, Astrotel empowers businesses, enterprises, and government entities to achieve greater efficiency and flexibility in their digital operations.
About Alkira
Alkira is the leader in Network Infrastructure on Demand. We unify any environments, sites, and users via an enterprise network built entirely in the cloud. The network is managed using the same controls, policies, and security systems network administrators know, is available as a service, and can instantly scale as needed. There is no new hardware to deploy, no software to download, and no architecture to learn. Alkira’s solution is trusted by Fortune 100 enterprises, leading system integrators, and global managed service providers. Learn more at alkira.com and follow us @alkiranet.