Network-as-a-Service

Ericsson has formed a strategic partnership with LotusFlare, acquiring a minority stake, to integrate LotusFlare’s DNO Cloud platform with Ericsson’s programmable network. The collaboration creates a Network API Exposure Layer that provides consent‑management and digital‑commerce tools, enabling CSPs to expose, control and monetize advanced 5G functions—such as edge compute, network slicing and AI‑driven QoE—via standardized APIs. Joint solution blueprints will streamline integration, compliance and billing, helping operators shift toward API‑driven revenue streams and positioning both firms as early leaders in the emerging Network‑as‑a‑Service market.

Lumen Technologies’ Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform has surpassed 1,000 customers, showcasing momentum for AI-driven enterprise connectivity. The platform offers on-demand, self-service networking across offices, hyperscalers, and data centers. Lumen’s network spans approximately 163,000 on-net buildings and 340,000 global fiber route miles with plans to expand to 47 million intercity fiber miles by the end of 2028 and upgrade backbone capacity. Key features include dynamic bandwidth, edge-to-core automation, and integrated security.