Global NaaS adoption lags behind Gartner's forecast
Gartner predicted Network as a Service (NaaS) would reach 15% enterprise adoption by 2024, but the 2026 hype cycle shows only 1‑5% penetration, placing it in the trough of disillusionment. Rivers School in Massachusetts successfully upgraded its LAN using a Meter NaaS solution.
Key points
- Gartner forecast: <1% adoption in 2021, target 15% by 2024; actual 1‑5% in 2026.
- NaaS placed in the trough of disillusionment in Gartner's 2026 hype cycle.
- Rivers School deployed 195 APs, 55 switches, and 3 firewalls over 250,000 sq ft via Meter NaaS.
What it means for Iran
Core takeaway: Global NaaS adoption remains low and growth is slower than expected.
- Cost model: Providers bill by square footage or device count, which can inflate USD‑to‑IRR conversion costs and channel margins for Iranian buyers.
- Support availability: Hardware is owned and maintained by the NaaS vendor, meaning Iranian customers may lack local warranty, spare parts, or service contracts.
- Geographic limits: Outdoor coverage can be limited, a concern for large data‑center campuses.
Recommendation: Before committing to NaaS, verify currency conversion impact, assess the feasibility of obtaining support through unofficial channels, and ensure the solution covers all required areas.
Summary and analysis drafted with AI assistance and reviewed by Rayan Parseh; full story at the original source.
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