AT&T: Cloud deal with Microsoft validates virtualization, says FierceWireless

From FierceWireless:

A lot of people did a double take when hearing for the first time last week that AT&T is shifting its mobile network traffic over to be managed by Microsoft Azure. It will start with AT&T’s 5G core.

In turn, Microsoft is getting access to AT&T’s intellectual property. Microsoft is actually acquiring AT&T’s carrier-grade network cloud platform technology, which is what AT&T’s 5G core network runs on. Some AT&T employees presumably will be moving to Microsoft, which is making job offers to some. Read more on Microsoft’s perspective here. For AT&T’s outlook, Fierce Wireless talked with SVP of Engineering and Operations Igal Elbaz, who took time out during a warm (holiday, for some) week to answer a few burning questions about AT&T’s relationship with Microsoft.

RELATED: 5G cloud move big for AT&T but huge for Microsoft: Entner

AT&T will continue to operate its network. The thing that’s different is rather than continuing to develop the software that runs on the cloud network, AT&T will hand that over to Microsoft for operations and development. Anything on top of it, like network functions and service creation, stays with AT&T, and nothing changes there, Elbaz said.

Continue reading AT&T: Cloud deal with Microsoft validates virtualization on FierceWireless

Do you have a complaint about AT&T, such as hidden fees on your bill or unsatisfactory service? Take your claim to FairShake, the consumer advocacy service.


Read More:

FairShake is aggregating links to consumer news stories across the web. We claim no rights to the snippets featured.

Latest news

Top DISH Network story from Forbes: DISH Network And Walt Disney Company Do A Rare ‘Handshake’ Carriage Agreement For Cable Networks

From Forbes: In a rarity in the cable network industry, after the Walt DisneyDIS Company pulled down its networks...

Take action against PayPal: PayPal’s ‘once beloved story’ is ‘back in vogue’ despite some noise

From MarketWatch: The stock fared better later in the month after Amazon.com Inc. AMZN, -5.04% announced that it was finally...

Earn a big cash back bonus with Chase Ink Business Cash and Unlimited cards, Warns USA TODAY

From USA TODAY: — Our editors review and recommend products to help you buy the stuff you need. If you...

Hold Wells Fargo responsible: Wells Fargo in Talks With CFPB to Settle Variety of Inquiries

From Bloomberg Law: Wells Fargo & Co., which set aside $2 billion last quarter to deal with legal matters, said...

Wells Fargo Names Fercho Head of Diverse Segments, Representation, Inclusion, says MarketWatch

From MarketWatch: Wells Fargo launched the DSRI function in 2020 to coordinate the bank's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across...

Take action against AT&T: DirecTV Impersonators Are Scamming Customers, New Lawsuits Say

From Bloomberg Law: AT&T Inc.-owned DirecTV LLC is suing two US companies for allegedly posing as the satellite-TV provider to...

You might also likeRELATED
Recommended to you