Alkira, a pioneer in Network Infrastructure as a Service (NIaaS), has introduced its newest invention, Load Balancer as a Service (LBaaS). In addition to strengthening its expanding network and security services sector, this move makes cloud load balancing easier for businesses negotiating increasingly complicated hybrid and multi-cloud setups.
Unlike traditional load balancing, which occasionally necessitates lengthy configurations and operational inefficiencies, Alkira’s innovative approach integrates effortlessly with its Cloud Exchange Points (CXPs). This novel approach eliminates the need for complex networking setups with an easy-to-use point-and-click interface, allowing businesses to quickly deploy load balancing services. Alkira is assisting businesses in improving security, scaling effectively, and optimizing performance across various cloud ecosystems by lowering the barrier to entry for enterprise-grade network infrastructure.
To kick off this initiative, Alkira has integrated F5 BIG-IP as its first supported vendor, offering businesses greater flexibility in selecting load balancing solutions that align with their specific needs. Additional vendors are expected to join the platform soon, further expanding the range of enterprise-grade solutions available to Alkira’s customers.
Atif Khan, the Chief Technology Officer of Alkira, highlighted the growing need for networking solutions that are both scalable and flexible. Given that 90% of companies are expected to implement a hybrid cloud approach by 2027, according to Gartner, Khan pointed out that modern organizations need a load balancing solution that can easily adjust to changing network requirements.
Beyond simplifying deployment, Alkira’s LBaaS introduces several advantages, including automated lifecycle management, real-time traffic insights, and advanced security features such as SSL offloading and Layer 4-7 traffic control. These capabilities empower businesses to fine-tune application performance while maintaining visibility into network health and security metrics.
As hybrid cloud adoption picks up speed, businesses are actively looking for solutions that optimize productivity and reduce complexity. With the introduction of its LBaaS, Alkira is revolutionizing cloud networking by providing a completely integrated, AI-powered method for handling workloads across several regions, clouds, and hybrid systems. The future of networking infrastructure will be as intelligent, scalable, and flexible as the applications it supports, and this is another step in that direction.
