Top Edge Computing and Technology Company
Microsoft Azure is a prominent cloud infrastructure platform that comprises over 160 interconnected physical data centers distributed across 60 regions and more than 170 POPs. It features an extensive network of fiber optic and undersea cable systems, providing connectivity at 100 Gbps via Azure ExpressRoute, from data center to cloud.
Microsoft’s 5G and Edge Technology Portfolio includes the following offerings for Communication Service Providers:
Azure Edge Zones: connects Azure services directly to 5G networks in the operator’s data center, enabling developers to create applications requiring ultra-low latency such as online gaming, remote meetings, and events. Examples of operators that have expanded their collaboration with Microsoft Azure include AT&T, Etisalat, NTT Communications, Proximus, Rogers, SK Telecom, Telefonica, Telstra, and Vodafone Business.
Azure Private Edge Zones: combines a private 5G/LTE network with Azure Stack Edge on-premise to deliver high-bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and secure solutions. Applications that can benefit from Azure Private Edge Zones include smart factory/IoT use cases, logistics and operations for retail customers, and smart grids at hospitals for remote diagnostics.
vEPC (Virtual Evolved Packet Core): enables 5G NSA (Non-Standalone), CUPS (Control and User Plane Separation), network slicing, integrated virtual probe, virtualized DPI, GiLAN, analytics and security services, virtualized Wi-Fi, automation, and orchestration capabilities via the Affirmed Networks acquisition.
Fusion Core: an enterprise 5G/4G network solution that utilizes CBRS, LTE-U, and NR-U, consisting of 5G user plane function, control plane functions, network orchestration, and automation capabilities through the Metaswitch acquisition.
Microsoft’s Stock Market Information
Microsoft is a publicly-traded company listed on the NASDAQ in New York (MSFT) with a market capitalization of 2.08T USD.
