Technical Validation of Verizon Managed Network Services

This Technical Validation report from Omdia, commissioned by Verizon, evaluates how Verizon Managed Network Services (MNS) facilitates network transformation for organizations. The document outlines the challenges faced by enterprises in upgrading legacy network infrastructures to meet modern demands for performance, scalability, and security. It emphasizes the importance of automation and AI in achieving effective network management, as many organizations are moving towards AI-powered applications. The validation assesses Verizon MNS's capabilities, including its customer-centric service management platform and AIOps, which aim to reduce operational complexity and enhance network performance. The report details how Verizon MNS can help organizations achieve autonomous networking, characterized by self-aware and self-healing networks with minimal human intervention. Additionally, it discusses the operational responsibilities assumed by Verizon, such as network design, daily operations, and issue resolution, highlighting the service's potential to increase business agility and efficiency in response to evolving business needs.