MEF Forum

Friday fun: MEF CTO Pascal Menezes sat down with Techstrong TV this month to discuss LSO API, NaaS Strategy, MEF’s technology advisory board and more. Both educational and entertaining! Tune in: https://hubs.li/Q03fJ5Bz0 #Podcast #LSOAPI #MEF #NaaS

Attention MEF Members - join industry colleagues at the Members Summit, 19-22 May in London, hosted by BT. This members-only event will bring together senior executives, MEF leadership, committee chairs, and top product and technical experts from across the global ecosystem. 🔹Collaborate on key initiatives 🔹Engage with industry decision-makers 🔹Drive innovation in NaaS, LSO automation, and more Agenda at a glance: 📍Day 1: Strategy sessions + networking reception 📍Days 2 & 3: Hands-on working sessions across MEF’s core focus areas Secure your spot now: https://hubs.li/Q03fH1nk0 Be part of the conversation shaping the future of NaaS! #MEF #MembersSummit #NaaS #LSO #Collaboration #Leadership #Networking

Sharing some key industry news from the great team at Dell'Oro Group. According to their recently published report, the global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market reached $2.6 B in 4Q 2024, achieving 14 percent year-over-year (Y/Y) revenue growth. The market showed notable improvement, especially within the SD-WAN segment, driven by a recovery from earlier inventory corrections caused by pandemic-induced overbuying. Robust Cisco sales also played a key role in this rebound, signaling a shift toward recovery and increased optimism heading into 2025. https://hubs.li/Q03fLHxL0 #Cisco #Analysts #SASE #MEF #SD-WAN

🌟 Flashback to GNE 2024 and watch this wonderful recap video by HOT TELECOM. From insightful thought leaders to our incredible sponsors and dedicated attendees—every moment was a step forward in shaping the future of NaaS. 📅 Mark Your Calendars! Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of the magic again. 10-14 November 2025 in Dallas for GNE 2025! 🎥 Watch Now: https://hubs.li/Q03fH1Cd0 #MEFGNE #GlobalNaaSEvent #NaaS #Leadership #Innovation #GlobalImpact #TelecomEvents #TBT

🎙️ NEW - What turns tech challenges into strategic opportunities? Find out in our latest podcast episode, "AI-Powered Networks: Building Innovation Culture" with Ray Mota, CEO and Principal Analyst of ACG Research. In this Executives at the Edge episode with host Pascal Menezes, Ray Mota explains how AI-driven automation is transforming networks, the push for interoperability, and the balance between innovation and regulation. He and Pascal also discuss key trends shaping the industry and what’s next for service providers. Can AI redefine network services for the future? 🎧 Listen now: https://hubs.li/Q03fLcrC0 #TechPodcast #NaaS #MEF #AI #TechInnovation #DigitalTransformation

The $150B Carrier NaaS Revolution – Are You Ready? Join MEF at International Telecoms Week - ITW | a techoraco brand (5-7 May, National Harbor, MD) to explore how carriers can monetize network assets and lead the Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) revolution. Hear MEF's Principal Analyst Stan Hubbard in his Keynote Fireside Chat: What Will It Take to Lead the Carrier NaaS Revolution? on Monday, 5 May, 12:30PM ET, Keynote Stage Meet with MEF to discuss how we’re enabling automated, on-demand services through NaaS, LSO APIs, and industry collaboration. Book a meeting with us at ITW; email Steph@mef.net! #MEF #ITW2025 #NaaS #NetworkAutomation #CarrierTransformation #LSOAPIs #KeepingTheWorldConnected #techoraco

Want to win more business in the competitive SASE & SD-WAN market? Join us for an exclusive webinar: Gain a Competitive Edge with MEF-Certified SASE & SD-WAN 🔹Accelerate procurement and sales cycles 🔹Prove resilience against evolving cyber threats 🔹Showcase application performance that enterprises demand 🔹Align with scalable, future-ready NaaS ecosystems Whether you deliver standalone SD-WAN or full SASE solutions with integrated Zero Trust and SSE — this session is for you. Enterprises trust MEF-certified solutions for secure, high-performance connectivity. Don’t miss out — register now! https://hubs.ly/Q03fr9nM0 #SASE #SDWAN #Cybersecurity #Networking #MEF #Certification #ZeroTrust #SSE #NaaS

Must-read of the Week — Williams-Sonoma's Network Transformation: SD-WAN and SASE for Modern Retail published by Network Computing this week Raleigh Mann Senior Vice President of Technology at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. and a member of MEF's Enterprise Leadership Council (ELC), shares how the company is leveraging SD-WAN and SASE to modernize its retail network, enhance security, and optimize performance across 520+ stores. The article also explores the critical role of MEF in driving SD-WAN and SASE standardization, ensuring interoperability, and advancing security frameworks. Enterprises looking to streamline vendor evaluations can benefit from MEF’s Enterprise RFI Template (https://hubs.li/Q03fcb-n0), designed to help organizations compare SD-WAN and SASE solutions effectively. Read the full article here: https://hubs.li/Q03fbJ000 #SDWAN #SASE #RetailTech #DigitalTransformation #MEF #NetworkComputing #EnterpriseNetworking

The MEF State of the Industry Report on SASE explains how networking and cybersecurity decisionmakers can take advantage of industry standards and new certification programs to evaluate, compare, contrast, and select the best SASE services and technologies to meet their needs in a dynamic landscape. 👉 Download now: https://hubs.li/Q03f9fDl0 #FreeReport #SASE #Cybersecurity #Networking #IndustryStandards #MEF #TechLeadership #SecurityInnovation

Please welcome Arista Networks as a new member of the MEF community! 🎉 Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client to cloud networking for large data center/AI, campus and routing environments. Membership in MEF gives companies a seat at the table to help accelerate enterprise digital transformation. Let’s shape the future together - join a vibrant community of approx. 200 member companies that include 130+ service providers and dozens of network equipment manufacturers, software vendors, testing labs, and other industry stakeholders. → See what MEF can do for you and your company: https://hubs.ly/Q03f8Ky40 #MEFMember #JoinMEF #DigitalTransformation