Agile NaaS Strategy Assessment
Build your NaaS profile
Define the best network-as-a-service (NaaS) approach for your organization in just 6 simple steps.
Our NaaS management solution needs to be:
- On premises
- In the public cloud
Day-to-day network operations oversight and management will be performed:
- In house, by us
- By a third party
My payment preference is:
- Traditional CapEx
- A consistent monthly fee
Our network usage:
- Is typically steady and predictable
- Changes drastically
I prefer to adopt NaaS:
- All at once by replacing our existing network with a NaaS offering
- Incrementally when and where it makes sense
The network must deliver:
(choose all that apply)
- Increased protection via Zero Trust and SASE security (e.g., firewall with policy-based access control)
- AI-powered troubleshooting and optimization
- Wireless, wired, and WAN connectivity
- My desired business outcomes
My NaaS profile
Review/change your choices below
Deployment model:
Operational model:
Financial model:
Demand profile:
Technology adoption:
Network foundation:
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Profile details and recommendations
Based on your choices, here are our recommendations for the best NaaS solution for your organization.
Deployment model:
On premises
Invest in an on-premises solution. Many organizations prefer deploying network management solutions on-premises due to concerns for data sovereignty, security, privacy, and compatibility with their IT environment. Focus on a NaaS solution built with a modern, cloud-native architecture that can be deployed both on-premises and in the public cloud, giving you flexibility if future requirements change.
In public cloud
Move to the cloud. Network management in the public cloud follows industry trends that leverage the flexibility, scale, and responsiveness of the cloud to deliver a single point of visibility and control. The public cloud has many physical instances, even in geographies such as North America, so work with a NaaS provider that has the points of presence and resources to provide the support you need.
Operational model:
Self-managed
Work with your teams to evaluate and adopt a NaaS solution. Internal networking teams have considerable business knowledge and technical expertise that should be considered and applied when considering NaaS options such as monthly subscriptions. Even if you use a third party for day-to-day management, the internal team must ensure that SLAs are met and the right results are being delivered.
Third-party managed
Refocus IT on mission critical tasks. When organizations are faced with a staff shortages or skill gaps, it can be beneficial to have a third party manage the network. You can choose from network vendors, managed service provides, or resellers who have the necessary resources to meet SLAs and deliver the best results.
Financial model:
CapEx
Budget for your acquisition. While NaaS offers the promise of a predictable monthly bill, not all organizations can budget and pay for network services with an OpEx. Factors such as accounting rules, government regulations, and lack of multi-year budget visibility means that CapEx is the favored approach. However, don’t forgo the other advantages of NaaS simply because of CapEx.
OpEx/subscription
Simplify your budget. NaaS provides a predictable monthly fee for network services. When working through the NaaS financial details, make sure your NaaS vendor has the financial resources to support a large number of customers.
Demand profile:
Consistent
Buy for now, plan for expansion. Given the number of users and devices that are connecting, the amount of data generated, and the applications deployed, you can predict network requirements into the future. NaaS provides the opportunity to move to more modern equipment, based on the length of the agreement.
Peaks and valleys
Adjust to your network demand. NaaS can help with this challenging scenario by “flexing” the infrastructure up and down based on demand. Most NaaS agreements have limits on when and how the infrastructure can adjust, so make sure you understand under what conditions your monthly bill will change and by how much.
Technology adoption:
Full refresh
Define your NaaS adoption. Many NaaS vendors force a full refresh of your network infrastructure, which is disruptive and costly. There are circumstances where this might be appropriate, but make sure there is continuity in service and that your staff is comfortable with the management solution.
Incremental
Define your NaaS adoption. Many NaaS vendors force a full refresh of your network infrastructure, which is disruptive and costly. Work with a NaaS vendor who lets you determine how and when to move to a NaaS model that integrates with your current environment. By ensuring your current operations are not disrupted, an incremental approach ensures NaaS will fit your needs.
Network foundation:
Strong foundation critical
Don’t compromise. While NaaS can change how you acquire and manage your network, mission-critical connectivity and security capabilities are at the heart of the solution. Even when working within a tight budget, make sure your NaaS solution is based on mature, proven network technology. Discounted NaaS delivered on untested network components can jeopardize your business mission. Successful NaaS depends on scalable, reliable, and trusted hardware and software backed by mature AI for automated troubleshooting and optimization with built-in security that is the foundation for Zero Trust and SASE.
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