Performance, security, cost management... The advantages of the NaaS model
The adoption of the Network as a Service (NaaS) model offers a number of advantages for businesses. Through a configurable infrastructure, it meets the need for network efficiency. Key benefits include
- Performance: NaaS solutions mitigate the risk of downtime, thanks to the administration, support and consulting capabilities of highly competent partners. Relying on expert teams, NaaS ensures operational efficiency. This method is designed to take advantage of the best technologies and correct any problems as early as possible. In this sense, NaaS models guarantee optimal user experience and high service levels (SLAs).
- Agility: Network as a Service frees you from hardware constraints and offers greater customization capabilities to adapt to technological developments and market needs. Since modifications are now made using software, networks can be easily reconfigured as needed.
- Scalability: At the same time, Network as a Service meets the scalability needs of the enterprise. They can scale their network capabilities, avoiding the constraints of in-house networks: the process of purchasing, installing and commissioning additional hardware.
- Increased security: In today's world of rapidly evolving technologies, vulnerabilities and security threats, it is vital to keep a close eye on security upgrades and patches. The NaaS provider maintains the network and ensures that equipment and software are up to date with the latest versions. At the same time, it monitors activities, implements robust security measures and protects data for enhanced security.
- Mobility: regardless of their device or location, employees can connect to the network, supported by a high level of access control (authorization and authentication). The NaaS model is therefore suitable for all types of use, whether on-site or telecommuting.
- Cost optimization: NaaS reduces up-front costs by switching to a subscription-based OPEX model, rather than CAPEX, which requires heavy up-front investment. What's more, by turning to a third party to mutualize activities, NaaS makes it possible to pay for and adapt services according to actual usage and changing business needs. Companies can thus take advantage of the correspondence between usage and cost: there's no need to pay more for additional capacity if it isn't consumed. NaaS offers the possibility of increasing or reducing capacity at any time! This is why pay-per-use, which also applies to hosting and applications, has become a highly relevant business model today. Nevertheless, it often requires careful monitoring of the resources actually used and to be decommissioned, in order to secure the invoice amount.
For all these reasons, NaaS is an agile solution that can be more effective than relying on in-house networks. The latter, because of their low scalability, require constant monitoring and maintenance, as well as regular equipment purchases to keep them running smoothly. Today's organizations need flexible, cost-effective and secure solutions to remain competitive. Especially when operating in mission-critical environments, where even the slightest downtime has serious consequences for profitability, quality of service and reputation.
