Authors : Alghanmi, Nawaf A; Shaqaq, Ali F; Alhejaili, Ahmed A; Aljahdali, Fahad A

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 9 - September

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25sep664

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Abstract : This paper examines the shift from CapEx-heavy network investments to OpEx-driven hardware modernization. By adopting subscription-based models, organizations gain predictable costs, agility, and resilience across multi-site environments.

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