An apparatus for providing an efficient and reliable manner for transferring data via a network may include a processor and memory storing executable computer code causing the apparatus to at least perform operations including receiving a request for data from a device and enabling provision of information to a network stack. The information may include content indicating a location of the requested data for direct access by the network stack or a network driver, in response to receipt of the request. The computer program code may further cause the apparatus to enable provision of the requested data to the network driver, or enabling the network driver to retrieve the requested data, based at least in part on the indicated location of the requested data. Corresponding methods and computer program products are also provided.