Mplify formerly MEF

Mplify

Mplify, formerly MEF, is a global alliance of enterprises, service providers, cloud providers, data center operators, technology providers and systems integrators, working together to accelerate the AI-powered digital economy. Mplify empowers organizations to innovate, interoperate and scale trusted network services with confidence through collaboration, standardization and certification. 

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SASE Networking
Enterprises Demand SASE Certification in the Age of AI-Powered Cyber ThreatsEnterprises Demand SASE Certification in the Age of AI-Powered Cyber Threats
bySunil Khandekar, Mplify
Sep 11, 2025
3 Min Read
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Network Security
Why Standards and Certification Matter More Than EverWhy Standards and Certification Matter More Than Ever
byNan Chen, Mplify
Aug 4, 2025
4 Min Read

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NaaS
NaaS for AI: Scaling Enterprise AI with GPU-as-a-Service
NaaS for AI: Scaling Enterprise AI with GPU-as-a-Service
Jun 23, 2025
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4 Min Read
byPascal Menezes, Mplify
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SD-WAN
Williams-Sonoma's Network Transformation: SD-WAN and SASE for Modern Retail
Williams-Sonoma Adopts SD-WAN and SASE for Modern Retail
Mar 31, 2025
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4 Min Read
byRaleigh Mann, Mplify
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SASE Networking
5 Reasons Enterprises Should Demand Certified SASE Offerings
5 Reasons Enterprises Should Demand Certified SASE Offerings
Mar 7, 2025
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4 Min Read
byPascal Menezes, Mplify
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NaaS
How Cybersecurity, Cloud and GenAI are Driving Enterprises Toward NaaS
Cybersecurity, Cloud, GenAI Drive Enterprises to NaaS
Feb 5, 2025
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4 Min Read
byPascal Menezes, Mplify
The LSO CIM Service API enhances enterprises' operational agility by providing timely, automated updates on circuit impairments.
Network Resilience
API Conveys Circuit Problems to Automate Response
API Conveys Circuit Problems to Automate Response
Nov 25, 2024
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3 Min Read
bySunil Khandekar, Mplify
MEF’s Global NaaS Event 2024 offers enterprise leaders the opportunity to explore the latest advancements in NaaS.
WAN Networks
NaaS for Enterprises: Insights from MEF's Global NaaS Event 2024
NaaS for Enterprises: Insights from MEF's Global NaaS Event 2024
Oct 1, 2024
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4 Min Read
bySunil Khandekar, Mplify
Campus NaaS is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of enterprise networking.
Enterprise Connectivity
Campus NaaS: Transforming Enterprise Networking
Campus NaaS: Transforming Enterprise Networking
Aug 15, 2024
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5 Min Read
byPascal Menezes, Mplify
MEF and TM Forum initiatives to standardize APIs will help enterprises and service providers unlock the full potential of NaaS.
WAN Networks
Unlocking Faster Digital Transformation: Why Industry Standards Matter to the NaaS Experience
Unlocking Faster Digital Transformation: Why Industry Standards Matter to the NaaS Experience
Jun 24, 2024
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4 Min Read
byPascal Menezes, Mplify
MEF APIs
Enterprise Connectivity
Unlocking Agility and Efficiency: Enterprise APIs Streamline Network Operations
Unlocking Agility and Efficiency: Enterprise APIs Streamline Network Operations
May 8, 2024
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5 Min Read
byPascal Menezes, Mplify
NaaS 2024: A Look at the Future of Network Services
Network Infrastructure
NaaS 2024: A Look at the Future of Network Services
NaaS 2024: A Look at the Future of Network Services
Mar 22, 2024
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5 Min Read
byPascal Menezes, Mplify
Navigating 2024: Transformative Trends Shaping the Tech Landscape
Cloud Networking
Navigating 2024: Transformative Trends Shaping the Tech Landscape
Navigating 2024: Transformative Trends Shaping the Tech Landscape
Jan 11, 2024
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4 Min Read
byPascal Menezes, Mplify
NaaS and Edge Cloud: Agility and Efficiency for the Modern Enterprise
NaaS
NaaS and Edge Cloud: Agility and Efficiency for the Modern Enterprise
NaaS and Edge Cloud: Agility and Efficiency for the Modern Enterprise
Dec 14, 2023
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6 Min Read
byPascal Menezes, Mplify
How Certified SASE Solutions Build Trust and Resilience
Network Resilience
How Certified SASE Solutions Build Trust and Resilience
How Certified SASE Solutions Build Trust and Resilience
Nov 13, 2023
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5 Min Read
byPascal Menezes, Mplify
Empowering Enterprise IT: The Transformative Power of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)
NaaS
Empowering Enterprise IT: The Transformative Power of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)
Empowering Enterprise IT: The Transformative Power of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)
Sep 18, 2023
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4 Min Read
byPascal Menezes, Mplify
Adapting to the Cloud Era of Cybersecurity: How CISO’s Priorities Are Evolving
Network Monitoring
Adapting to the Cloud Era of Cybersecurity: How CISO’s Priorities Are Evolving
Adapting to the Cloud Era of Cybersecurity: How CISO’s Priorities Are Evolving
Aug 14, 2023
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4 Min Read
byVikram Phatak, CEO, CyberRatings.org, Mplify
Defining a Role for SD-WAN in a 5G Era
SD-WAN
Defining a Role for SD-WAN in a 5G Era
Defining a Role for SD-WAN in a 5G Era
Jul 3, 2023
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6 Min Read
byCamille Campbell, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Cradlepoint; MEF member, Mplify
How Standards-Based APIs are Revolutionizing the Communications Industry
NaaS
How Standards-Based APIs are Revolutionizing the Communications Industry
How Standards-Based APIs are Revolutionizing the Communications Industry
Jun 19, 2023
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5 Min Read
byPascal Menezes, Mplify
Edge Computing Use Cases: Helping Businesses Access SD-WAN/SSE
SD-WAN
Edge Computing Use Cases: Helping Businesses Access SD-WAN/SSE
Edge Computing Use Cases: Helping Businesses Access SD-WAN/SSE
Apr 17, 2023
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3 Min Read
byMplify, Sunil Khandekar, Strategic Advisor and Technical Advisory Board Member, MEF
Enabling SD-WAN and SASE – An Ideal Edge Computing Use Case
SD-WAN
Enabling SD-WAN and SASE – An Ideal Edge Computing Use Case
Enabling SD-WAN and SASE – An Ideal Edge Computing Use Case
Mar 8, 2023
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5 Min Read
byPascal Menezes, Mplify
Simplifying SASE and Zero Trust: An Interview With the SASE Standards Editors
Zero Trust Network
Simplifying SASE and Zero Trust: An Interview With the SASE Standards Editors
Simplifying SASE and Zero Trust: An Interview With the SASE Standards Editors
Feb 17, 2023
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7 Min Read
byPascal Menezes, Mplify
Why the Industry Needs SASE Standards
SASE Networking
Why the Industry Needs SASE Standards
Why the Industry Needs SASE Standards
Jan 3, 2023
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5 Min Read
byPascal Menezes, Mplify
Accelerating Digital Transformation with Automation APIs
Network Automation
Accelerating Digital Transformation with Automation APIs
Accelerating Digital Transformation with Automation APIs
Nov 17, 2022
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4 Min Read
byPascal Menezes, Mplify
SASE: The Final Destination; A SASE Conversation with Craig Connors of VMware
SASE Networking
SASE: The Final Destination; A SASE Conversation with Craig Connors of VMware
SASE: The Final Destination; A SASE Conversation with Craig Connors of VMware
Oct 12, 2022
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7 Min Read
byPascal Menezes, Mplify
Driving Business Growth, Innovation with Certified Services, Technologies, and Professionals
Networking Training & Certifications
Driving Business Growth, Innovation with Certified Services, Technologies, and Professionals
Driving Business Growth, Innovation with Certified Services, Technologies, and Professionals
Sep 15, 2022
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6 Min Read
byMplify, Kirby Russell

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