It allows scheduled migrations and offers a rollback option. Verizon uses machine learning in Network Alpha Factory for automated aspects of migration. They plan to add more AI features in the future. Verizon targets 30% operational cost savings by 2027 and already has 200 million 5G points on iEN. "iEN is a scalable, future-ready network," says Harish Margabandhu, Verizon's Director of Software Development. While Network Alpha Factory aids in migration, challenges still exist due to multiple variables, Verizon executives admit.The tool may expedite the development of new 5G use cases and help in migrating enterprises to iEN, says IDC's Leigh. Leigh notes that Network Alpha Factory can simplify the integration of low-latency functionality, potentially increasing revenues from such deployments. source