Multi-Cloud Networking & NaaS Survey Report
Why Networking is Fundamental to Multi-Cloud Strategies
Multi-cloud networking (MCN) and Network as a Service (NaaS) technologies can enable faster, programmatic networking connectivity among disparate networking domains, including enterprise networks, public cloud infrastructure, and service provider infrastructure. Successfully adopting these technologies enables network teams to build secure, virtualized networking fabric to connect to any networking environment, across any environment.
Both MCN and NaaS represent an evolution of software-defined networking (SDN), which evolved to programmatically deliver networking connectivity in data centers and hyperscale cloud environments. This led to the evolution of SD-WAN — a programmatic SDN approach to connect enterprise branches to cloud environments or Web applications using secure, virtualized overlays. However, while SD-WAN addresses many needs, a more complete solution driven by MCN and NaaS adoption is required to connect all networking domains.
Keys to Operationalizing Multi-Cloud Networking: Integration, Automation, & Orchestration
The growth of hybrid and multi-cloud operating models can put more strain on network teams to learn new dashboards, tools, and network services that are unique across the different cloud providers. Automation and orchestration are key to operationalizing cloud networking in tandem with existing physical infrastructure.
API-driven integration enables network teams to connect various network domains to IT systems and platforms, which can turn a disconnected set of individual automations into a unified, orchestrated network service. That way, network services can be delivered consistently and at high velocity even across sprawling, distributed digital infrastructure.
This new research report from Futuriom dives into MCN and NaaS across the industry, including technology trends driving adoption, the key features and needs, and a look at standout vendors.
Download this new research report from Futuriom to understand:
- Why MCN and NaaS are seen as enablers of hybrid and multi-cloud environments by 78% of respondents.
- The most important ROI metrics for MCN.
- Technologies and practices driving the MCN evolution.
- Why automation and orchestration platforms are key to operationalizing MCN and NaaS.
- Key vendors and tools driving MCN and NaaS adoption.
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