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Exploring the Future of Network-as-a-Service at MEF’s GNE 2024

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Kevin Vachon
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From October 28 to 30, in Dallas, Texas, MEF will host their second annual Global Network-as-a-Service Event (GNE), a pivotal gathering for the Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) community. This year’s event promises to deliver fresh insights into the evolving NaaS landscape, uniting service providers, technology vendors, wholesale operators, hyperscalers, and enterprises to discuss innovations and strategies shaping the industry.

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The focus will be on the substantial advancements made in NaaS over the past year and the pressing challenges that remain. Attendees can expect discussions on competitive strategies to navigate this dynamic environment and prepare for future developments. Keynote sessions will explore topics such as digital transformation, cloud-first strategies, AI-enhanced networking, and the significance of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) within the NaaS framework.

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Kicking off the event is a half-day LSO (Lifecycle Service Orchestration) Automation Summit. This summit will delve into the automation landscape, examining the entire buyer-seller journey and showcasing advanced applications such as blockchain-enabled billing and smart contracts. Participants will gain insights into building a business case for automation and tackling key challenges in service orchestration.

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Throughout the two subsequent days, GNE 2024 will cover several key themes:

  • Global NaaS Ecosystem and Automation: Sessions will explore the global NaaS ecosystem and the vital role of automation in its growth. Participants will learn how automation can reshape service delivery and foster collaboration among diverse industry players, including service providers, data center operators, and technology vendors.
  • Enterprise-Driven NaaS: Spearheaded by MEF’s Enterprise Leadership Council, discussions will center on the expectations and needs of enterprises regarding NaaS offerings. Executives will share insights on consumption models and the roles service providers play in driving digital transformation.
  • Diverse NaaS Offerings: A range of sessions will focus on the evolution of NaaS offerings, encompassing retail and wholesale services. The agenda will include discussions on service demand, bundling innovations, and critical security challenges highlighted in MEF’s latest State of the Industry Report on SASE.

Attendees can look forward to live demonstrations showcasing the latest NaaS innovations and technologies, offering a firsthand look at the future of the industry. With a focus on peer-to-peer networking, GNE 2024 aims to facilitate meaningful exchanges among thought leaders and experts, helping to shape the next chapter in the NaaS ecosystem.

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At GNE MEF will highlight its NaaS Customer Experience white paper, an industry-first collaborative effort by leading service providers that offers a comprehensive guide of NaaS service features as well as an updated NaaS Industry Blueprint, which explores the full potential of the NaaS market and converging trends that have the potential to accelerate NaaS innovation, and empower enterprise customers with greater agility, security, and performance.

MEF’s GNE 2024 is not just an event; it’s a platform for collaboration and innovation. As the NaaS industry continues to evolve, this gathering will equip participants gather the insights and strategies needed to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

Register now to connect with NaaS visionaries and engage in lively discussions at GNE 2024.

MEF is a global consortium of service, cloud, cybersecurity, and technology providers collaborating to accelerate enterprise digital transformation. It delivers standards-based frameworks, services, technologies, APIs, and certification programs to enable Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) across an automated ecosystem. MEF is the defining authority for certified Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO) business and operational APIs and Carrier Ethernet, SASE, SD-WAN, Zero Trust, and Security Service Edge (SSE) technologies and services. For more information about MEF, visit MEF.net and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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