With Alkira, companies can finally centralize networking in China with robust segmentation and a uniform policy
Alkira, the pioneer in agentless, multi-cloud networking, announced availability of Alkira Cloud Exchange Point (CXP) in China, extending Cloud Network-as-a-Service in the country for seamless global network connectivity. With Alkira CXP presence in China, enterprises can simplify deployment and operations by leveraging a unified management and control plane for China and the rest of the world. Alkira CXP is delivered entirely as-a-service, meaning no hardware, software, or agents need to be installed.
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Working with its trusted partner, CBC Tech, a fully licensed, next-generation Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) provider, Alkira delivers a fully compliant turnkey solution for China connectivity. CBC Tech, renowned for its comprehensive offerings, delivers CBC NaaS—an umbrella of next-generation networking solutions, including SD-WAN, SASE and Cloud Networking, designed to empower global enterprises operating in China. CBC NaaS accelerates time-to-market while ensuring business continuity and security.
“As a leader in navigating the complexities of China’s tech environment, we are excited to collaborate with Alkira to extend their cloud networking capabilities to China,” stated Shu Yee, Hoo, Vice President (Products and Solutions) at CBC Tech. “Our joint efforts will empower businesses to access cutting-edge networking solutions that drive efficiency, compliance, and security, ensuring a strong foundation for digital transformation in the region.”
The Alkira CXPs are virtualized points of presence that leverage the hyperscale infrastructure of the public cloud. With presence in China, enterprises can direct the entire NaaS without the complexity of deploying and managing separate domains of infrastructure for China regions. A user-friendly interface allows you to easily exchange routes between global networks and China, giving operators a single interaction surface for routing, traffic control, enhanced visibility, and intent based policy.
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“China is a critical business hub and enterprises typically struggle with fast, reliable connectivity to the country, due to the network regulations that require a significant investment of time, effort, and money” said Atif Khan, Chief Technology Officer at Alkira. “Working with CBC Tech adds a wealth of expertise and a deep understanding of China’s cloud and networking landscape to our offering. Alkira is committed to delivering an experience that maximizes speed, simplicity, and scalability, while ensuring enterprise-grade security for our customers, so we knew this was an area we wanted to address. From Intra-Cloud connectivity to Inter-Cloud connectivity to the rest of your global network, Alkira’s CXP presence in China provides the world’s most seamless experience with unmatched performance, capabilities, and integrations.”
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