Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) is intensifying its efforts to become a significant player in the telecom equipment market, traditionally dominated by giants like Huawei Technologies.
The software behemoth has inked a deal with Etisalat (e&), headquartered in Abu Dhabi, to construct a 5G standalone network across the United Arab Emirates.
This collaboration marks Microsoft’s second major telecom project, following a partnership with AT&T, leveraging its Azure Operator Nexus hybrid cloud, Nikkei Asia reports.
Announced at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the world’s largest telecom industry event, this move is a significant stride for Microsoft ...