MEF’S Edge VIEW Blog

on Posted on Reading Time: 3 minutes As enterprise networks get more distributed and security threats become more sophisticated, service providers are expected to do more than deliver connectivity. They must also provide secure, scalable, and high-performing digital services that enterprises can trust. It’s not enough to say your Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution works. You need to prove it, and MEF’s SASE Certification Program gives service providers this critical edge.

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on Posted on Reading Time: 4 minutes MEF CTO Pascal Menezes sat down with Greg Bryan, Senior Manager of Enterprise Research at TeleGeography, for an insightful discussion on SD-WAN, its adoption, the evolving role of MPLS, the emergence of SASE, and how it all ties into the future of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS). TeleGeography is a telecommunications data provider of independent analysis of the global telecom market.

on Posted on Reading Time: 3 minutes At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, MEF, Infosys, Nvidia, and IronYun together showcased a live demonstration of GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS)—a new approach to delivering AI at the Edge. By leveraging Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), service providers can offer scalable, low-latency AI services directly at the network’s edge, transforming how enterprises harness AI in real time.

on Posted on Reading Time: 3 minutes MEF’s SASE Certification Program empowers enterprises to confidently choose solutions that have been independently validated against rigorous industry benchmarks. With certified solutions, enterprises gain the assurance of guaranteed compliance with industry standards, continuous validation again emerging threats, and proven cyber defense effectiveness—key factors in safeguarding their networks and business operations.

on Posted on Reading Time: 3 minutes The telecom industry is transforming from manual, long-term procurement processes to an era where Network-as-Service (NaaS), interoperability, and automation enable instant transactions across the supply chain. Automation is key for the next generation of telecom. MEF’s Chief Product Officer, Daniel Bar-Lev, recently had the opportunity to attend the Mobile World Congress (MWC) conference and network with many industry leaders.

on Posted on Reading Time: 2 minutes In this episode of Executives at the Edge, Pascal welcomed Keri Gilder, CEO of Colt and to share her thoughts on how AI, technology, and workplace transformation are reshaping industries, challenging job markets, and creating new opportunities. She highlights her journey as a tech leader and her passion for telecommunications and connecting the world through fiber, voice, and data services across 34 countries.

on Posted on Reading Time: 4 minutes 2024 ended with a flurry of NaaS-related (Network-as-a-Service) announcements across the networking industry, from enterprises to carriers. There was confusion around what NaaS meant, and definitions and redefinitions were abundant. For those of us who are still confused, as we define it at AvidThink, NaaS is a business model.

on Posted on Reading Time: 3 minutes At MEF, we’ve been at the forefront of defining and standardizing Network-as-a-Service (NaaS), and as we move into 2025, we’re excited by the path forward for this dynamic sector. The evolution of NaaS continues to reshape the telecom and IT landscape. A recent Network World article, What to expect from NaaS in 2025, highlighted key developments in NaaS, including its growing role in delivering agile, scalable, and on-demand network solutions.

on Posted on Reading Time: 2 minutes MEF was honored to welcome a dynamic group of analyst partners to our Global NaaS Event, GNE 2024, to discuss the future of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS). Their expertise and collaboration were invaluable to the event, enriching the program by moderating panels and emceeing sessions. Analyst partners shared their industry expertise with the attendees and provided insightful commentary and key takeaways afterward.