2024 Multicloud Networking and NaaS Survey Report

This document is a survey report detailing the findings from a 2024 survey on multicloud networking (MCN) and network-as-a-service (NaaS) conducted by Futuriom. The survey, which included 131 qualified IT and networking professionals, highlights a significant demand for MCN and NaaS technologies. Key findings indicate that 95% of respondents recognize a critical need for MCN connectivity, an increase from 90% in the previous year. Furthermore, 84% anticipate investing in MCN and cloud-native technologies, with 44% planning substantial investments. The report also notes that AI and 5G are expected to drive demand for these services, with 82% of participants agreeing that AI will increase the need for MCN services. The document outlines various challenges and priorities in networking, emphasizing the importance of managing applications and security across multiple cloud environments. It also identifies key stakeholders in the MCN ecosystem and discusses the evolving landscape of multicloud and hybrid cloud infrastructures.