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Join ACG at Global Naas 2024!

The event, sponsored by MEF, will be held in October 28-30 in Dallas.

Why should you be there? GNE brings together global leaders to accelerate the automated Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) ecosystem. This premier event fosters collaboration across the NaaS landscape, fueling discussions on trends, business dynamics, opportunities, and challenges. Attendees gain insights into NaaS:

Services evolution
Ecosystem automation
Critical role of cybersecurity
Potential impact of AI

With cutting-edge demos, expert insights, and extensive opportunities for engagement with key decision-makers, GNE 2024 facilitates real business connections and outcomes while shaping the future of secure, dynamic, and automated NaaS offerings.

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