{"id":13381,"date":"2023-08-09T12:47:51","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T11:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telecomkh.info\/?p=13381"},"modified":"2023-08-09T12:47:51","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T11:47:51","slug":"alkira-and-itential-join-forces-to-simplify-automation-of-cloud-networks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telecomkh.info\/?p=13381","title":{"rendered":"Alkira and Itential join forces to simplify automation of cloud networks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alliance makes it easier to deploy and manage multi-cloud and hybrid cloud networks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alkira, the pioneer in agentless, multi-cloud networking, and Itential, the leader in network and cloud automation software, today announced the integration of their two platforms, bringing automation, simplicity, speed and control to cloud networking for enterprises.
\nAlkira simplifies the provisioning, operation, and management of multi-cloud networking, making it straightforward to connect different sites, users or cloud applications. Alkira also provides hybrid cloud connectivity, enabling users to connect their on-prem environments to Alkira\u2019s CXP with traffic running on the Alkira cloud backbone.
\nItential enables infrastructure teams to automate network and security configuration changes across hybrid multi-cloud networks and quickly integrate with IT systems to orchestrate the entire end-to-end change management process.
\nTogether the two platforms give enterprises the ability to deploy, manage and operate enterprise grade networks for cloud and on-prem with full end-to-end automation, reducing time to market for business-critical services.
\nAccording to the 2023 Flexera State of the Cloud report, 87% of enterprises already use multiple clouds and 72% use a mixture of public and private clouds. While the cloud makes it possible to deploy new applications faster than ever, the networks needed to connect them securely to customers and partner ecosystems are slow to deploy, costly to manage and difficult to adapt. Even after they are successfully deployed, DIY cloud networks have complexity baked in, leading to ongoing operational challenges and higher costs
\n\u201cToday\u2019s enterprise network is a complex combination of traditional and modern network solutions, managed by multiple teams with different tools and varying levels of automation capabilities\u201d, said Chris Wade, CTO, Itential. \u201cEnterprises need consistent automation capabilities across every network domain and integration with many IT systems to provide self-service automation to their customers and end-users. The combination of the Itential Automation Platform with Alkira\u2019s Multi-Cloud Networking Platform gives enterprises the power to create self-service automations that can operate on the entire network, simplifying their operations and securely delivering applications and services at an unprecedented pace.\u201d<\/p>\n

By integrating these two platforms, network teams can build automations that utilize Alkira\u2019s unique cloud features along with integrating with on-prem network and security solutions, and IT systems like IPAM, ITSM and sources of truth. The joint integration addresses several use cases, including:
\n\u2022 Cloud onboarding
\n\u2022 Cloud to internet connectivity
\n\u2022 Cloud security
\n\u2022 On-prem to cloud connectivity
\n\u2022 Multi-cloud connectivity
\n\u2022 Cloud backbone (inter-region connectivity)<\/p>\n

\u201cNetworks are constantly changing. By integrating these two platforms at the API level, network teams can build automations that combine Alkira\u2019s unique cloud features with Itential\u2019s ability to ensure compliance and consistency across physical and cloud infrastructure,\u201d said Atif Khan, CTO and co-founder, Alkira. \u201cWe look forward to working closely with Itential and continuing to deliver an unmatched experience to our customers that is predicated on speed, simplicity, scalability and security.\u201d
\n\u00abClosely tracking both Alkira and Itential since their product launches, we see this partnership as a significant leap towards more automated, API-centric enterprise networking,\u00bb said Roy Chua, founder and principal at AvidThink. \u00abIntegrating Alkira’s expertise in multi-cloud networking with Itential’s advanced network automation, this alliance is set to boost operational speed and reduce error potential, greatly easing network management in the multi-cloud era. We anticipate this step will enhance business agility and accelerate delivery of critical services.\u00bb<\/p>\n

Above, Atif Khan, CTO and co-founder, Alkira \/ Image credited to Alkira<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Alliance makes it easier to deploy and manage multi-cloud and hybrid cloud networks Alkira, the pioneer in agentless, multi-cloud networking, and Itential, the leader in network and cloud automation software, today announced the integration of their two platforms, bringing automation, simplicity, speed and control to cloud networking for enterprises. Alkira simplifies the provisioning, operation, and … <\/p>\n

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