Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) has launched a Network-as-a-Service platform for enterprises, applicable to its OmniSwitches, OmniAccess Stellar and OmniVista Cirrus technology.
It enables partners and customers to purchase hardware and subscribe to software licenses, applications and services.
A number of as-a-service components have been brought together to simplify and automate network operations and provide deployment consistency, said ALE.
These include connectivity as-a-service using access and core switches, as well as Wi-Fi access points and SD-WAN services.
Application as-a-service is delivered through network management and analytics, asset tracking and secure access service edge (SASE).
In addition, business as-a-service is provided through customised industry-specific services, billed on consumption and tailored business metrics.
Network services integration for smart cities, healthcare, transportation and education ecosystems will be announced next year, said ALE.