Microsoft

The goal is to improve Microsoft Azure’s commercial solutions through AT&T’s training and IP and will have Microsoft purchasing engineering and lifecycle management software from AT&T.

Private 5G networks are having a moment and will for the foreseeable future. Many companies are looking into providing privatized 5G networks for entities. Telefónica’s desire became more clear after purchasing Affirmed Networks and Metaswitch in 2020.

AWS and Nokia will be working on trials that will take place in Finland. Nokia’s 5G virtual RAN and Open RAN technologies are compatible with AWS Outposts which extends AWS’s infrastructure to almost any co-location spaces, data centers, and on-premises facilities.

AT&T and Microsoft are bringing a new integrated module of IoT to businesses through its collaborative effort, Azure Sphere.