When Is NaaS Right for Me?
Transitioning to Network as a Service (NaaS) at just the right time avoids disruption, increases efficiency, and preserves the cost savings associated with this approach to enterprise networking.
When key business milestones occur
In the lifecycle of any organization, milestones occur that signal an opportunity for a change in technology strategy. This can be a great time to switch to NaaS.
New building/new office
Office relocation or new sites are the chance to reconsider infrastructure choices while minimizing any disruption of day-to-day activities.
Office relocation or new sites are the chance to reconsider infrastructure choices while minimizing any disruption of day-to-day activities.
Technology refresh
When the wired or wireless infrastructure is nearing the end of its useful life is a natural time to make the switch to NaaS.
When the wired or wireless infrastructure is nearing the end of its useful life is a natural time to make the switch to NaaS.
End-of-life/end-of-sale
Any EoL/EoS leads to a dead end when it comes to product support and new features–a great time to switch to NaaS.
Any EoL/EoS leads to a dead end when it comes to product support and new features–a great time to switch to NaaS.
When external factors affect an organization
Sometimes outside variables require a change in an organization’s technology strategy.
- Security events—When a data breach occurs, it places IT security top of mind. At such times, the zero trust principles of NaaS improve security posture.
- Supply chain/lead time issues—When lead times for order fulfillment stretch into multiple quarters, it’s time to consider alternatives. Network as a service delivers a high-performance network faster.
- Staffing shortages or changes—When IT staffing shortages start affecting the organization, it can be an opportune time to make a move to Network as a Service.
When financial considerations take center stage
Most organizations place financial concerns high on their list of priorities, and they always factor into technology decisions.
- Price/performance trade-offs—When price and performance become misaligned with the incumbent vendor, switching to an entirely new approach can help get things back on track.
- Technical debt—A history of choosing suboptimal, short-term approaches can lead to costs piling up. When technical debt reaches critical levels, consider Network as a Service.
- Changes in CapEx/OpEx strategy—Rising interest rates may require reevaluating views on CapEx vs. OpEx. Traditional networks require a large initial cash outlay–time to consider NaaS.
When strategic initiatives call for a new approach
Don’t focus so much on tactical day-to-day concerns at the expense of a longer-range strategy to drive business success. |
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Digital transformation—NaaS allows the reallocation of IT resources from routine network operations to more strategic activities. In this way, Network as a Service can help achieve digital transformation. |
Outsourcing initiatives—More organizations than ever are outsourcing selected activities and functions. Why not outsource network operations with NaaS?
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Network as a Service isn’t right for every organization at every point in time. But if one or more of the above apply, the time is probably right for NaaS.
NaaS enables strategic business growth by providing -aaS benefits like scalability, agility, and flexibility to campus enterprise networks. NaaS streamlines operations by offloading Day 0 to Day N. It reduces TCO with an OpEx consumption model. It also improves user experience with guaranteed network performance levels.
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