This research note covers the proceedings at Mplify’s (formerly MEF) Global NaaS Event (GNE) 2025. It explores the evolution of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS), Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO), and the growing role of AI in telecom networks.

The event highlighted two major AI-related themes: the impact of AI on network traffic and its potential to enhance operations through AIOps and agent-based automation. Industry leaders discussed AI’s role in improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enabling self-healing, predictive, closed-loop operations. We also look at how Mplify is expanding its ecosystem to include hyperscalers and enterprises, ensuring alignment with real-world demand.

While telecom transformation is slow due to legacy complexity, intent-based autonomous networks and AI-driven automation are critical to achieving scalable, on-demand services. Mplify is a leader in driving this “as-a-Service” future.