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At first blush, there is everything to like about NaaS (network as a service).
NaaS is a technology oasis for small to mid-sized companies that lack the resources and personnel to run an enterprise-class network. Instead, SMBs can subscribe to an outsourced service that comes with resident network expertise and can configure the network to do whatever the company needs it to do. When companies subscribe to a NaaS service, the NaaS network can be upscaled or downscaled as needed. You pay only for what you need, and you don’t have to worry about large capital expenditures making their way through three-to-five-year depreciation cycles.
But there are caveats, too, when it comes to taking best advantage of what NaaS offers. Many of these caveats apply principally to large organizations that have their own in-house network staffs, but some caveats are universal for all companies.
Some Points to Consider about NaaS
Here is some food for thought:
Do you lose control of the network?
If you outsource your network, it can be great for a small company that doesn’t have its own internal network staff but not so optimal for larger companies that have their own internal network expertise. Outsourcing means that you have less “say” over
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