We all know that the 5th of wireless networks, or “5G,” will enable a host of new opportunities for businesses, including autonomous vehicles, smart cities, virtual reality, etc. These next-generation networks will create new capabilities, new markets & help advance local economies.
On this front, Microsoft has announced an agreement to acquire Affirmed Networks, a fully virtualized, Cloud-native mobile network solutions that enable operators to simplify network operations, reduce costs & rapidly create & launch new revenue-generating services.
This acquisition will allow us to evolve our work with the telecommunications industry, building on our secure and trusted cloud platform for operators. With Affirmed Networks, we will be able to offer new and innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of operators, including managing their network workloads in the Cloud.
– Microsoft
