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AT & T to run its mobility network on Microsoft ’ s Azure for Operators cloud
Andre Fuetsch , Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer , AT & T , said : “ AT & T has one of the world ’ s most powerful global backbone networks serving hundreds of millions of subscribers .
AT & T will move its 5G mobile network to the Microsoft cloud .
This strategic alliance provides a path for all of AT & T ’ s mobile network traffic to be managed using Microsoft Azure technologies .
The companies will start with AT & T ’ s 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 & T to increase productivity and cost efficiency while focusing on the delivery of large-scale network services that meet its customers ’ evolving needs .
“ Our Network Cloud team has proved that running a network in the cloud drives speed , security , cost improvements and innovation . Microsoft ’ s decision to acquire these assets is a testament to AT & T ’ s leadership in network virtualization , culture of innovation and realization of a telcograde cloud stack .
“ The 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 ’ s cloud expertise and global reach make them the perfect fit for this next phase .”
TeamViewer and SAP partner to drive innovation in industrial environments
TeamViewer , a leading global provider of remote connectivity and workplace digitalization solutions , has announced a new partnership with SAP .
The companies are joining forces to drive the Digital Transformation of workplaces and processes in industrial environments .
The partnership will help to better address the fast-growing need of customers for enhanced , outcome-based services . It includes a technical integration of TeamViewer Frontline , an Augmented Reality ( AR ) based workflow and remote support suite for deskless workers , into SAP ’ s solutions for asset and service management as well as a joint go-to-market strategy with TeamViewer joining SAP ’ s partner program .
Stefan Krauss , SVP and GM Discrete Industries and Energy and Natural Resources at SAP , said : “ With SAP ’ s recent launch of industry cloud , we simplify access to innovative vertical solutions – built by SAP and our partners on an open platform .
“ TeamViewer ’ s AR suite Frontline is helping to create great additional value for our customers as it enhances deskless workers ’ daily tasks with intelligent technology . AR-based processes can significantly increase productivity , reduce human errors , and machine downtime and therefore decrease costs .
“ We are looking forward to the partnership with TeamViewer to accelerate digitalization in discrete manufacturing industries .” TeamViewer Frontline is already used by international blue-chip companies , such as Deutsche Post DHL , BMW and Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company .
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