Debunking NaaS Myths

Network as a service, or NaaS, is gaining momentum as IT organizations seek greater flexibility and agility in addressing cost, staffing, and technology needs. However, an increase in both customer adoption of NaaS and the number of vendors offering NaaS solutions has given rise to several “myths,” which incorrectly characterize key aspects of this emerging consumption model for networking. Join IDC, HPE Aruba Networking, and Vince DiStasi, VP of Information Technology and CIO of Grove City College, as we debunk some of the more popular NaaS myths related to key topics such as NaaS vs. leasing, NaaS third-party management and the importance of the underlying hardware in a NaaS offering.