The Ultimate Guide to Network-as-a-Service

2026 · Australian Edition

Also known as NaaS.

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.

Australian Network-as-a-Service news
Analyst Insights
The Evolution Platform: Empowering businesses to thrive in a dynamic digital world
Gartner · NaaS · Firewalls
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Expert columns
Why Australia's AI ambitions depend on smarter networks
By Ankur Jain of BT International
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Why 'Good Enough' networks are failing AI ambitions
By Kerrick Lehman of British Telecom
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Is your NaaS future-proof? Creating Infrastructure foundations for a scalable future
By Ankur Jain of BT International
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Recent news
UNN chooses Juniper to update Brunei's network infrastructure
About Government
Thu, 18th Aug 2022
Superloop helping Aussie K12 schools with latest offering
About EduTech
Thu, 11th Aug 2022
Macquarie Telecom rolls out SD-WAN services for mycar Tyre & Auto
About Network Infrastructure
Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
Telstra and Microsoft sign five-year deal to support digital growth
About Cloud Services
Wed, 27th Jul 2022
Survey finds 94% of Australian IT leaders looking at NaaS
About Cloud Services
Mon, 27th Jun 2022
Macquarie Telecom partnership sees benefits for City Beach
About Unified Communications
Fri, 10th Jun 2022
Macquarie Telecom, Konica Minolta support the hybrid future
About Cloud Services
Fri, 22nd Apr 2022
Macquarie Telecom supports disability services provider Rocky Bay
About Unified Communications
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
Orchestrating Australia's appetite for the cloud - Silver Peak
About Cloud Services
Fri, 29th Nov 2019
Brennan IT launches hybrid secure SD-WAN
About Firewalls
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
Whittlesea city council deploys Aruba SD-WAN
About Network Infrastructure
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Australian businesses get serious about SD-WAN
About Network Infrastructure
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
Frost & Sullivan - Aussie SD-WAN deployment set to explode
About Cloud Services
Tue, 16th Oct 2018
Macquarie Telecom & NBN Co strike major telco, data services deal
About Unified Communications
Fri, 29th Jun 2018
Australian broadband users opting for faster speed tiers, according to NBN
About Unified Communications
Mon, 18th Jun 2018
NSW government awards NEC 12 month SD-WAN proof of concept contract
About Network Infrastructure
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
Macquarie Telecom provide SD-WAN service for local not-for-profit
About Network Infrastructure
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
Riverbed - Aussies leading the way for SD-WAN adoption
About Network Infrastructure
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
IDC: Traditional carriage connectivity to stale in AU as SDN takes over
About Network Infrastructure
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Exclusive: Gartner highlights Australia as prime SDN growth market
About Network Infrastructure
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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