Vertical Systems Group’s Director of Research, Erin Dunne, explores Network-as-a-Service (NaaS), its evolution from data centers to cloud, and the challenges and potential benefits it presents. Can standardization, collaboration, and automation lead to a seamless NaaS ecosystem?

Join Erin, Pascal, and key decision makers driving the NaaS ecosystem at MEF’s inaugural Global Network-as-a-Service Event (GNE), 2-4 October, in Dallas. For more details and to register, visit GNE.MEF.net.

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In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Erin Dunne of Vertical Systems:

• How has NaaS progressed from data center-centric operations to a cloud-based framework?
  
  
• What are the challenges and opportunities for NaaS adoption in the cloud?
  
  
• What distinguishes NaaS from other solutions and how does it compare in cost and speed?
  
  
• What measures are being taken to ensure the security, quality, and efficiency of NaaS services?
  
  
• How important is standardization, collaboration, and automation in creating a successful NaaS ecosystem?
  

About Our Guest

Erin Dunne, Director of Research, Vertical Systems Group

Ms. Dunne is the Director of Research Services, responsible for managing the delivery and support of Vertical Systems Group’s syndicated ENS Research Program offerings for clients worldwide. In this role, she coordinates analyst resources, directs content distribution for ENS research, and assures high quality client experience.

Her expertise covers migration to emerging service technologies, Managed SD-WANs, Ethernet and Cloud Connectivity, Wavelength connectivity, MPLS & VPN solutions, pricing dynamics for network services, and business Fiber trends. On these topics, Ms. Dunne has moderated and chaired numerous industry webcasts and business panel discussions. She is frequently sourced by leading industry media. Additionally, she is a judge for the Light Reading Leading Lights awards and annual MEF awards presented at the organization’s global event.

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