The Ultimate Guide to Network-as-a-Service
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Network-as-a-Service (NaaS).
What to know about Network-as-a-Service
Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) is an evolving cloud service model that delivers flexible network connectivity and management on demand, eliminating the need for traditional on-premises infrastructure investments. It enables organizations to extend and modernize their networks seamlessly, integrating existing systems such as MPLS with cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and Office 365, while supporting modern technologies like SDN (Software Defined Networking) and NFV (Network Function Virtualization).
Recent developments highlight partnerships between global service providers and technology firms to accelerate network modernization and cloud transformation. Businesses are increasingly adopting NaaS to achieve better agility, security, and operational efficiency, especially as multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments become the norm. With the network becoming central to digital transformation efforts, NaaS plays a key role in delivering secure, high-performance connectivity that adapts to rapidly changing business needs.
Industry analyses forecast significant market growth for NaaS, driven by demand for software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN), network automation, and AI-driven network management. For organizations seeking to protect their investments and keep pace with technology trends such as 5G, edge computing, and IoT, exploring NaaS solutions offers a valuable opportunity to enhance connectivity, optimize network resources, and improve business outcomes.
UK Network-as-a-Service News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Peering and SASE: How Europe is minimizing latency while maximizing security
Europe uses software-defined peering and SASE to cut latency and boost security, enabling agile, cloud-based digital infrastructure for industries and IoT.
Colt Technology completes USD $1.8b billion acquisition of Lumen's EMEA business
Colt Technology finalises its $1.8bn acquisition of Lumen's EMEA business, boosting its global telecoms reach.
Expert Columns
Recent Network-as-a-Service News
BT & STACKIT link networks for sovereign cloud access
BT International and STACKIT have struck a deal to give multinational firms private access to an EU-based sovereign cloud, boosting data control and resilience.
SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE
SITA rolls out managed campus network for airports with HPE, using cloud controls and AI to cut downtime, simplify operations and scale across sites.
Westcon-Comstor adds Cato to AWS Marketplace programme
Westcon-Comstor broadens AWS Marketplace programme with Cato Networks, aiming to help EMEA partners tap cloud budgets and speed SASE sales.
Alkira Connect partner programme targets AI-led growth
Alkira launches Connect partner programme to drive AI-native network services growth, prioritising recurring services over one-off resale.
Lightstorm & Arrcus bring AI-ready networks to Asia-Pacific
Lightstorm and Arrcus team up to deliver AI-ready, policy-driven networking for distributed training and inference across Asia-Pacific.
Rakuten Symphony, Lightstorm team on sovereign NaaS
Rakuten Symphony and Lightstorm join forces to offer a sovereign NaaS platform for automated, compliant cloud-network services across MEA, India and APAC.
Kingspan Insulation taps Expereo for global SD-WAN revamp
Kingspan Insulation picks Expereo to unify connectivity across 90 global sites, replacing MPLS with managed SD-WAN under one platform.
TP-Link expands Irish channel reach with Renaissance deal
TP-Link chooses Renaissance to distribute Omada in Ireland, boosting cloud-managed networking options for resellers and MSPs nationwide.
Cloudflare, JD Cloud boost China-global AI inference
Cloudflare and JD Cloud are deepening their alliance to build a cross-border AI cloud, promising up to 80% lower latency for inference.
Enterprises to face major security & connectivity shifts by 2026
By 2026, enterprises must prioritise security, adopt Network-as-a-Service, and navigate data sovereignty to safeguard connectivity and business value globally.
NetFoundry gains USD $12 million funding for secure networking
NetFoundry has raised USD $12 million in venture capital led by SYN Ventures, advancing its military-grade software-defined secure networking platform.
CommScope announces AI-driven Wi-Fi 7 solutions launch
CommScope has unveiled its AI-driven Wi-Fi 7 solutions, aimed at optimising enterprise networks with innovative features from RUCKUS Networks.
BT & Equinix expand to boost global interconnectivity
BT and Equinix have unveiled an expansion of their partnership, enhancing global interconnectivity for multinational customers via BT's Global Fabric platform.
Graphiant launches new service to secure data in motion
Graphiant has launched its Data Assurance service to enhance control and visibility for data in motion across global business networks.
Console Connect expands data platform to New Zealand
Console Connect has launched its platform for data movement in New Zealand, enabling secure access to public clouds from seven Auckland data centres.
Netmore Group acquires Everynet, expands global presence
Netmore Group has acquired Everynet, boosting its global IoT capabilities and expanding its network to 17 countries with over 2.3 million active devices.
Console Connect unveils open-source LSO API adaptor on GitHub
Console Connect has launched an open-source LSO API Adaptor to promote faster adoption of standards-based APIs for developers worldwide.
BT unveils Global Fabric platform to enhance AI connectivity
BT has launched its Global Fabric platform after extensive testing, aiming to enhance business connectivity and streamline access to cloud services.
Alkira expands presence by joining Google Cloud Marketplace
Alkira expands its reach, offering its Network Infrastructure as a Service platform on Google Cloud Marketplace, now available on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Console Connect unveils secure IoT solution Edge SIM at MWC
Console Connect unveils Edge SIM at MWC, the world's first system using Software-Defined Networking to provide secure IoT and cloud connectivity bypassing the public internet.