Local area network is a computer network that connects devices within a limited site such as an office, campus, or plant, enabling data communication and resource sharing under a single administrative domain in support of enterprise applications and operations.
In Part 3 of Dell’Oro Group’s CNaaS blog series, Research Director Siân Morgan examines how subscription-based LAN models are transforming enterprise networking—shifting from capex to opex—and why CNaaS could exceed 10% of the Public Cloud-Managed LAN market by 2029.
CNaaS ensures enterprise needs are prioritized over vendor ambitions. Morgan’s blog defines three main CNaaS categories: Turnkey, Enabler, and LAN-as-a-Utility.