The Ultimate Guide to Network-as-a-Service
A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Network-as-a-Service (NaaS).
What to know about Network-as-a-Service
Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) is an evolving cloud service model that delivers flexible network connectivity and management on demand, eliminating the need for traditional on-premises infrastructure investments. It enables organizations to extend and modernize their networks seamlessly, integrating existing systems such as MPLS with cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and Office 365, while supporting modern technologies like SDN (Software Defined Networking) and NFV (Network Function Virtualization).
Recent developments highlight partnerships between global service providers and technology firms to accelerate network modernization and cloud transformation. Businesses are increasingly adopting NaaS to achieve better agility, security, and operational efficiency, especially as multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments become the norm. With the network becoming central to digital transformation efforts, NaaS plays a key role in delivering secure, high-performance connectivity that adapts to rapidly changing business needs.
Industry analyses forecast significant market growth for NaaS, driven by demand for software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN), network automation, and AI-driven network management. For organizations seeking to protect their investments and keep pace with technology trends such as 5G, edge computing, and IoT, exploring NaaS solutions offers a valuable opportunity to enhance connectivity, optimize network resources, and improve business outcomes.
Recent Network-as-a-Service News
SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE
SITA rolls out managed campus network for airports with HPE, using cloud controls and AI to cut downtime, simplify operations and scale across sites.
Alkira Connect partner programme targets AI-led growth
Alkira launches Connect partner programme to drive AI-native network services growth, prioritising recurring services over one-off resale.
Lightstorm & Arrcus bring AI-ready networks to Asia-Pacific
Lightstorm and Arrcus team up to deliver AI-ready, policy-driven networking for distributed training and inference across Asia-Pacific.
Rakuten Symphony, Lightstorm team on sovereign NaaS
Rakuten Symphony and Lightstorm join forces to offer a sovereign NaaS platform for automated, compliant cloud-network services across MEA, India and APAC.
Kingspan Insulation taps Expereo for global SD-WAN revamp
Kingspan Insulation picks Expereo to unify connectivity across 90 global sites, replacing MPLS with managed SD-WAN under one platform.
Cloudflare, JD Cloud boost China-global AI inference
Cloudflare and JD Cloud are deepening their alliance to build a cross-border AI cloud, promising up to 80% lower latency for inference.
NetFoundry gains USD $12 million funding for secure networking
NetFoundry has raised USD $12 million in venture capital led by SYN Ventures, advancing its military-grade software-defined secure networking platform.
CommScope announces AI-driven Wi-Fi 7 solutions launch
CommScope has unveiled its AI-driven Wi-Fi 7 solutions, aimed at optimising enterprise networks with innovative features from RUCKUS Networks.
BT & Equinix expand to boost global interconnectivity
BT and Equinix have unveiled an expansion of their partnership, enhancing global interconnectivity for multinational customers via BT's Global Fabric platform.
Widespread gaps in basic network management proficiency - study
Three-quarters of UK IT professionals have high network confidence without full network knowledge, according to a new study.
Google Cloud & Nokia to develop 5G & network solutions for CSPs
Google Cloud and Nokia partner to develop solutions for communications service providers (CSPs) in network infrastructure modernisation and 5G core builds.
Confidence in public cloud grows, but challenges persist
Organisations are increasingly confident in public cloud, but are struggling with cloud access, according to a report by Barracuda.
Juniper Networks rolls out network upgrade for Zenlayer
Juniper Networks China VP and GM Norman Lam says that in a cloud-first world, there is growing demand for fast and smooth global interconnectivity.
QNAP launches network virtualisation premise equipment
QNAP Systems has launched the QuCPE series Network Virtualization Premise Equipment, offering agile multi-site IT network infrastructure.
Microsoft joins MEF to support universal SD-WAN & SASE standards
Microsoft joins MEF to expand SD-WAN and SASE standards, supporting the development of MEF 3.0 and contributing to the SASE Service and Attributes.
QNAP launches smart edge PoE switch for Wi-Fi 6
QNAP Systems has launched the QGD-1602P, a second-generation Guardian PoE managed switch with high-speed and high-power capabilities.
Intel rolls out additions and enhancements to 5G network infrastructure offerings
Intel expands its 5G network infrastructure offerings with hardware, software, and solutions for network transformation.
HPE completes Silver Peak buyout & strengthens edge-to-cloud portfolio
HPE completes its $925m acquisition of Silver Peak, aiming to strengthen its Aruba business & provide edge-to-cloud networking for enterprises.
VMware adds cloud-native support to 5G telco cloud portfolio
The 5G-ready Telco Cloud Platform supports cloud-native technology and delivers applications and services across multi-cloud infrastructure.
5G Core revenues expected to hit $1b in 2020
5G core network revenues are pushing towards US$1 billion in revenue in 2020, propelled by strong investment and growth in 5G networks.