Nefeli Networks

Nefeli Networks is a cloud networking software provider that enables enterprises and service providers to design, deploy, and operate multi-cloud and hybrid cloud network connectivity through an overlay-based approach.

• Multi-cloud and hybrid cloud networking software for enterprises and service providers (cloud networking)
• Centralized design and lifecycle management of virtual network topologies across multiple clouds (network orchestration)
• Overlay networking to abstract underlying cloud and data center infrastructure (network virtualization)
• Policy-based connectivity and traffic steering across cloud environments (network policy management)
• Tooling for operations teams to monitor, troubleshoot, and modify cloud network connectivity (network operations)

More About Nefeli Networks

Nefeli Networks focuses on software that manages how enterprises and service providers build and operate networks spanning multiple public clouds and on-premises (on-prem) environments. The company targets use cases where organizations run applications across different infrastructure domains but want a consistent model to define connectivity, security policies, and traffic flows. Its platform sits in the cloud networking category and is intended for network architects, cloud infrastructure teams, site reliability engineers, and operations teams who need centralized control of distributed network resources.

The Nefeli Networks offering is based on an overlay networking model (network virtualization) that abstracts the heterogeneity of underlying cloud provider networks and data center fabrics. Instead of configuring each cloud’s native networking constructs independently, users define desired connectivity and policies once, and the platform programs the necessary underlay resources through automation. This approach aligns with Software Defined Networking (SDN) patterns, using controllers, APIs, and declarative configuration to manage routing, segmentation, and interconnects across environments.

From an architectural perspective, Nefeli Networks typically integrates with public cloud networking services, virtual private clouds (VPCs), virtual networks (VNets), and on-prem gateways or data center switches. It coordinates tunnels, routing policies, and network segments to provide end-to-end connectivity between workloads regardless of their location. The platform can support commonly used protocols and mechanisms in IP networking, such as Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) for route advertisement and Virtual Private Network (VPN) or tunnel constructs for secure interconnect, as reflected in cloud provider networking primitives. The product is positioned as complementary to cloud-native networking features, adding a layer of cross-cloud abstraction and centralized governance.

In comparison to point solutions that focus on a single cloud or limited site-to-site VPN configurations, Nefeli Networks targets scenarios where routing consistency, segmentation, and operational visibility across many environments are primary requirements. It provides a control plane for defining network topology and intent, while relying on standard cloud and data center capabilities for data plane forwarding. This allows organizations to apply standardized patterns for application connectivity, migration, and failover across heterogeneous infrastructure.

Within an enterprise technology directory, Nefeli Networks fits into categories such as cloud networking, network orchestration and automation, multi-cloud connectivity, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. It can be grouped with platforms that manage virtual networks, interconnect cloud environments, and support network operations workflows for distributed applications. The focus on overlay-based design and centralized policy places it in the same broad domain as SDN and virtual network management tools that provide intent-based control over complex, multi-domain network environments.