AT&T made a deal to shift its 5G core network to Microsoft Azure. The agreement is also involving the sale of its related platform technology to the software giant.
The US operator emphasised it would continue to run its network and control customer relationships, but was seeking to reap the benefit of slashing its engineering and development costs. In a joint statement, Microsoft explained it stands to gain access to the operator’s current Network Cloud platform technology, and associated IP and technical expertise.
Microsoft’s decision to buy the unit will provide the resources required to make “this capability accessible to operators around the world“. Microsoft takes over software development and deployment of AT&T’s Network Cloud immediately, with Azure integration to take place over the next three years.
Ericsson and Taiwanese communications service providers successfully conducted a 5G field test at Taipei City Mall, demonstrating the potential of the multi-operator 5G Radio Dot System to transform indoor connectivity.
Schneider Electric partnered with Start Campus to deliver and operate its 26 Megawatt (MW) SIN01 facility in Sines, Portugal.
Meta Platforms released a standalone AI app.
