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Network as a Service (NaaS)

With Network as a Service, a provider designs, delivers and operates the corporate network as an ongoing service — predictable costs, binding SLAs and 24/7 operations instead of own hardware and staffing.

Network as a Service (NaaS) means: a provider designs, delivers and operates the corporate network as an ongoing service. Instead of buying hardware, building expertise and running operations themselves, companies consume performance, availability and security at a predictable monthly price.

How NaaS works

The NaaS provider covers the full lifecycle: design, rollout, provider management, monitoring, incident resolution and evolution. Under the hood are platforms such as SD-WAN for site connectivity, SASE/SSE for secure access and managed LAN/WLAN — operated with binding SLAs.

What Network as a Service delivers

  • OPEX instead of CAPEX: predictable operating costs instead of upfront hardware investment.
  • Scalability: new sites, more bandwidth or new services without rebuilding.
  • Operational reliability: 24/7 monitoring and clear responsibility with the provider.
  • Currency: the platform is maintained continuously — no investment backlog.

Who is NaaS for?

Companies whose core business is not network operations: from mid-sized businesses with several sites to enterprise units that need speed. What matters is a provider that thinks networking and security together.

KAEMI delivers Network as a Service from Germany: secure, high-performance networks — designed, implemented and managed 24/7, with contracts under German law.

Frequently asked questions about Network as a Service (NaaS)

How does NaaS differ from managed network services?

The terms overlap heavily. NaaS emphasises the consumption model (network as a service, usage-based, OPEX), managed network services the operation by a provider. In practice a good provider delivers both: the platform and its operation.

What does Network as a Service cost?

NaaS is priced monthly per site/scope — depending on bandwidth, availability classes, security services and SLAs. The benchmark is the total cost of self-operation including staff, hardware refresh and outage risk.

Are there NaaS providers in Germany?

Yes — KAEMI is a Network-as-a-Service provider from Berlin: we design, implement and manage secure corporate networks with SD-WAN, SASE/SSE and Zero Trust, with support from Germany and contracts under German law.

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