Why Layer 1 needs NaaS: A guide for enterprises

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Network-as-a-service (NaaS) offers enterprises more than flexibility – it can unlock material, measurable financial gains. This report explores the quantitative benefits of Layer 1 NaaS across three real-world scenarios.

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Format: PDF filePages: 18Author: Miriam SabapathyPublication date: October 2025

Network-as-a-service (NaaS) offers enterprises more than flexibility – it can unlock material, measurable financial gains. This report explores the quantitative benefits of Layer 1 NaaS across three real-world scenarios.

Table of contents

  • Executive summary
  • Unlocking the Layer 1 NaaS opportunity
    • Layer 1 connectivity: The foundation for mission-critical enterprises
    • NaaS: A response to enterprise demand for greater flexibility, visibility and control
    • Layer 1 NaaS: Becoming a reality
  • Quantifying the value proposition of L1 NaaS
    • Scenario 1: Scaling connectivity for dynamic network demand
    • Scenario 2: Accelerating innovation without long-term lock-in
    • Scenario 3: Building network resilience for distributed global operations
  • Conclusion
    • Recommendations for enterprises
    • Recommendations for service providers
  • Appendix
  • Enterprise NaaS cost-benefit estimation

Technologies and industry terms referenced include: connectivity, enterprise, Innovation, Lightstorm, NaaS, network resilience, network-as-a-service, service providers, telcos