Panel: Monetising the mesh - transforming networks into services

Telcos are at varied stages of delivery of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) and face hurdles such as implementing software-defined networking, OSS/ BSS modernization and high capex demands. Whilst some hesitate to invest, the opportunity is clear in a rapidly evolving, AI-driven, on-demand connectivity landscape. This panel explores what’s needed to make NaaS scalable, secure, and commercially viable—from automation and flexible pricing to ecosystem partnerships. As wholesale models shift, operators must also address pricing transparency, competition, and revenue-sharing with aggregators.  

• Will AI infrastructure requirements drive mass adoption of NaaS?  
• What actions can operators take to be AI ready and monetize their existing infrastructure with NaaS
• Can telcos collaborate to create a global, borderless NaaS model through interoperability and federation?  
• Which pricing models will enable commercial success?  
• How can telcos manage security as they expose network capabilities via APIs?