{"id":48233,"date":"2021-07-02T17:21:20","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T16:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.digitalbusiness.africa\/?p=48233"},"modified":"2021-07-02T17:57:39","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T16:57:39","slug":"att-to-run-its-mobile-network-and-5g-services-on-microsofts-azure-for-operators-cloud-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.digitalbusiness.africa\/en\/att-to-run-its-mobile-network-and-5g-services-on-microsofts-azure-for-operators-cloud-2\/","title":{"rendered":"AT&#038;T to run its mobile network and 5G services on Microsoft\u2019s Azure for Operators cloud"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>[DIGITAL Business Africa] &#8211;<\/strong> Microsoft is buying AT&amp;T&#8217;s 5G\u00a0core technology\u00a0 and then acquires the cloud platform orchestrating the mobile network of the number one US telecommunications company, AT&amp;T. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the amount has not been disclosed, digital experts agree that it is a wake-up call for Amazon Web Services (AWS). According to Le Journal du Net, the editor of Redmond also takes over the entire team in charge of developing 5G services. This technology will be migrated to Azure for Operators, the Azure service for operators. With the goal of making Microsoft&#8217;s cloud the heart of AT &amp; T&#8217;s 5G network. A network launched in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, AT&amp;T will move its 5G mobile network to the Microsoft cloud. The information is announced by Microsoft this June 30, 2021, at DALLAS. This strategic alliance provides a path for all of AT&amp;T\u2019s mobile network traffic to be managed using Microsoft Azure technologies. The companies will start with AT&amp;T\u2019s 5G core, the software at the heart of the 5G network that connects mobile users and IoT devices with internet and other services. Bringing existing and future network workloads to Azure for Operators will enable AT&amp;T to increase productivity and cost efficiency while focusing on the delivery of large-scale network services that meet its customers\u2019 evolving needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_443033\"><a href=\"https:\/\/3er1viui9wo30pkxh1v2nh4w-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/prod\/2021\/06\/614651736-1_compressed-1-1-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/3er1viui9wo30pkxh1v2nh4w-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/prod\/2021\/06\/614651736-1_compressed-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Skyscrapers with graphic overlay conveying network connections\" class=\"wp-image-443033\"\/><\/a><figcaption>AT&amp;T to run its mobility network on Microsoft\u2019s Azure for Operators cloud, delivering cost-efficient 5G services at scale.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In turn, Microsoft will gain access to AT&amp;T\u2019s intellectual property and technical expertise to grow its telecom flagship offering,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/industries\/telecommunications\/\">Azure for Operators<\/a>. Microsoft is acquiring AT&amp;T\u2019s carrier-grade Network Cloud platform technology, which AT&amp;T\u2019s 5G core network runs on. AT&amp;T\u2019s Network Cloud platform has been running AT&amp;T\u2019s 5G core at scale since the company launched 5G in 2018. This move brings real-world production 5G workloads to Azure for Operators. The Network Cloud platform engineering team will receive offers to join Microsoft. The move is aligned with Microsoft\u2019s commitment to continuous, customer-driven innovation. Azure for Operators will help operators across the world deliver highly reliable, cost-effective and secure 5G services to consumer and enterprise customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAT&amp;T has one of the world\u2019s most powerful global backbone networks serving hundreds of millions of subscribers. Our Network Cloud team has proved that running a network in the cloud drives speed, security, cost improvements and innovation. Microsoft\u2019s decision to acquire these assets is a testament to AT&amp;T\u2019s leadership in network virtualization, culture of innovation, and realization of a telco-grade cloud stack,\u201d said Andre Fuetsch, executive vice president and chief technology officer, AT&amp;T. \u201cThe next step is making this capability accessible to operators around the world and ensuring it has the resources behind it to continue to evolve and improve. And do it securely. Microsoft\u2019s cloud expertise and global reach make them the perfect fit for this next phase.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AT&amp;T will continue to operate its network and retain its customer relationships. By using Microsoft\u2019s hybrid and hyperscale infrastructure, AT&amp;T can substantially reduce engineering and development costs. Early access to Microsoft\u2019s cloud, AI and edge technology will provide AT&amp;T with the flexibility it needs to rapidly innovate and launch new services and customer experiences enabled by 5G.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWith Azure, operators can provide a more flexible and scalable service model, save infrastructure cost, and use AI to automate operations and differentiate customer offerings,\u201d said Jason Zander, executive vice president Azure, Microsoft. \u201cThrough our collaboration with AT&amp;T, Microsoft will expand its telecom portfolio to support operators with a carrier-grade cloud that provides seamless experiences across Microsoft\u2019s cloud and the operator\u2019s network.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As AT&amp;T design, development and engineering experts join its ranks, Microsoft can apply its knowledge to expand the technology skills it obtained from the 2020 acquisitions of Affirmed Networks and Metaswitch Networks to enable operators to run a secure telecom network in the cloud. Additionally, Microsoft will acquire AT&amp;T engineering and lifecycle management software used to develop and deploy a carrier-grade cloud that runs containerized or virtualized network services. Microsoft will make the platform applicable to other carriers through Azure for Operators and invest in an ecosystem to enable simpler and faster transition of network workloads to cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft will assume responsibility for both software development and deployment of AT&amp;T\u2019s Network Cloud immediately and bring AT&amp;T\u2019s existing network cloud to Azure over the next three years. The companies are not disclosing details on financial terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The increasing demand for highly reliable mobile services at competitive prices requires operators to redefine their service models, streamline operations and unlock industry-specific 5G opportunities from connected factories and digital retail to autonomous transportation and entertainment-from-anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/mobileeconomy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/GSMA_MobileEconomy2021.pdf\">GSMA<\/a>, operators are expected to spend $900 billion worldwide between 2021 and 2025 in mobile capital expenditures (CapEx), roughly 80% of which will be in 5G and much of it could run&nbsp;on cloud infrastructure. Operators moving to the cloud can save on hardware and development, benefit from cloud-enabled automation and data analytics, and manage real-time responses and peak traffic on demand. The delivery of new services can be accelerated through cloud-driven AI and IoT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About AT&amp;T Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AT&amp;T<\/strong>help family, friends and neighbours connect in meaningful ways every day. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to mobile video streaming, ATT innovate to improve lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AT&amp;T Communications is part of AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE: T).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Microsoft<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft (Nasdaq \u201cMSFT\u201d @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By Digital Business Africa<\/strong>. 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