Microsoft’s Move in Telecom – 5G Partnership with Etisalat and AI Innovations Reshape Industry

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 …

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