This service may contain translations provided by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement. Gartner's use of this provider is for operational purposes and does not constitute an endorsement of its products or services.
Dynamic resource scaling: The capability to dynamically adjust network resource capacity (e.g., flexing port speeds or bandwidth) up and down, often instantaneously or in near real time.
Consumption/usage-based pricing: Pricing must be based on a pay-for-use basis, or a subscription defined by usage metrics, reflecting a consumption model.
Self-service customer interfaces: Direct exposure of self-service interfaces, including an application programming interface (API) and a user portal, allowing customers to control the service life cycle.
Automated service delivery model: The networking functionality must be delivered through a standardized and highly automated/programmable delivery mechanism, enabling rapid service changes.
Gartner defines network as a service (NaaS) as a standardized, highly automated delivery model for networking functionality that supports dynamic scaling of network resources. Communications service provider (CSP) NaaS offerings are primarily owned and operated by the service provider. Pricing is on a pay-for-use basis, or as a subscription, based on usage metrics. Typically, customers have direct access to self-service interfaces such as APIs and user portals.
AT&T Switched Ethernet on Demand is a software that delivers Ethernet-based network connectivity, enabling businesses to dynamically adjust bandwidth and manage connectivity across multiple locations. The software provides point-to-point and multipoint data transport, supporting applications that require high-capacity, reliable communication between sites. It allows users to scale bandwidth up or down in near real time and monitor network performance through a self-service portal. Designed to address requirements such as data backup, cloud access, and site-to-site application support, the software aims to enhance operational efficiency by providing flexibility and visibility over network resources. It is suited for organizations needing agile, scalable, and secure data connectivity across distributed environments.
Colt On Demand is a software that provides businesses with the ability to manage and configure network connectivity in real-time. The software enables organizations to provision, scale, and manage their network resources through a self-service portal. Colt On Demand supports flexible connectivity between data centers, enterprise locations, and cloud service providers, allowing users to adjust bandwidth as required. The software addresses the business need for adaptable and rapid networking solutions, supporting operational continuity by giving users more control over their network infrastructure. Security and monitoring features are included to assist users in maintaining oversight and compliance with requirements.
Global Fabric is BT International's AI-ready, secure, network-as-a-service (NaaS) platform for multinational organisations. It transforms how they interconnect with their customers and suppliers securely, reliably and compliantly across their full digital value chain. It provides people, devices and AIs with the best connectivity to apps and data hosted across multiple clouds.
Lumen Internet On-Demand is a reliable Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) internet offering that lets enterprises provision dedicated internet connectivity in minutes and scale bandwidth up to 100 Gbps on demand using self-service controls in Lumen Connect or via APIs—so capacity matches real business needs, not static circuit sizing. The service is designed for mission-critical workloads and provides an SLA-backed 99.99% service availability experience with centralized visibility into performance and utilization. With consumption-based, hourly billing, customers can reduce overprovisioning by dialing capacity up for peaks (migrations, events, AI-driven bursts) and back down when demand subsides. Security can be layered in with optional add-ons like Lumen DDoS Essentials and Lumen Defender powered by Black Lotus Labs, helping strengthen protection without adding operational friction.
Singtel Paragon is a software designed for managing and orchestrating multi-cloud environments and edge computing resources. It enables enterprises to automate the deployment, monitoring, and scaling of applications across various cloud infrastructures and edge devices. The software facilitates seamless integration of networks, applications, and data by providing tools for unified management and policy enforcement. It addresses business challenges related to operational efficiency, security, and agility in digital transformation by allowing organizations to optimize resource usage, ensure compliance, and support innovative service delivery models through centralized control capabilities.
Verizon Managed SD WAN is a software that provides organizations with a virtualized network solution designed to optimize application performance and manage network connectivity across multiple sites. The software enables centralized management and visibility into network traffic, offering features such as dynamic path selection, network segmentation, and automation of policy orchestration. By leveraging wide area network (WAN) virtualization, the software helps address business challenges related to bandwidth constraints, application latency, security, and network complexity. It supports integration with existing network infrastructure, allowing for secure and scalable deployment while automating key network management tasks to improve operational efficiency.
This service may contain translations provided by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement. Gartner's use of this provider is for operational purposes and does not constitute an endorsement of its products or services.
