t cht lk need to pivot quickly – a concrete requirement of the next decade .
Security
Our research suggests that security has also been driving the increased appetite for NaaS , with 65 % of our respondents believing it will help them enhance their abilities in this area . Indeed , NaaS is a good way to guarantee tighter integrations between networking resources and network security . The outsourcing aspect of the NaaS model allows companies to offload their security responsibilities for more secure , expert-backed NaaS services . NaaS adoption will also mean that IT teams no longer have to use network manager tools and outdated hardware – instead challenging their provider to ensure they have the most up-to-date solutions serving their business . there is widespread recognition of NaaS as a concept , only two in five technology leaders said that they truly understand it . It is perhaps unsurprising then that only 11 % of leaders see it as an established and viable option for businesses today .
Jacob Chacko , Regional Director – Middle East , Saudi and South Africa at Aruba , a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company
What ’ s more , NaaS makes it possible for a single provider to offer both networking services and security services like firewalls . For businesses failing to keep pace with ever-evolving cyberthreats , switching to NaaS can ensure their threat defence is in safe hands .
Conclusion
Despite the clear benefits , our research also showed that barriers to implementation still remain . While
But NaaS can provide lower entry costs and greater flexibility as well as offer easier customization to one ’ s needs . It can also deliver improved IT staff resilience , agility and line of business support , faster access to the latest technologies and better quality of service . In order to make this a reality , however , we need to bridge the gap between awareness and knowledge – unlocking the true potential of NaaS . That ’ s the next battlefield for those of us in the industry . p
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