Microsoft is heavily invested in running a well-managed, always-available global network. We have been incorporating multiple groundbreaking technologies, including scalable optimization, formal verification of routing policies, machine learning, and AI. This network provides the perfect foundation to complement and extend an operator’s own network, an ideal way to transfer 5G packets with low latency, while benefiting from multiple network services such as DDoS protection, firewalls, traffic accelerators, connection analytics, load balancers, and rate limiters. Victor Bahl, CTO, Azure for Operators, explores how operators can leverage the Azure network for unleashing the true potential of 5G in his latest blog.

1. NEWSLETTER Microsoft in Telecom Customers Partners Events
Rick Lievano
CTO, WW Telecommunications
Industry at Microsoft
Microsoft is heavily invested in running a well-managed, always-available global network. We have been incorporating multiple
groundbreaking technologies, including scalable optimization, formal verification of routing policies, machine learning, and AI.
This network provides the perfect foundation to complement and extend an operator’s own network, an ideal way to transfer
5G packets with low latency, while benefiting from multiple network services such as DDoS protection, firewalls, traffic
accelerators, connection analytics, load balancers, and rate limiters. Victor Bahl, CTO, Azure for Operators, explores how
operators can leverage the Azure network for unleashing the true potential of 5G in his latest blog.
October marks the return of Mobile World Congress (MWC) Los Angeles, happening live and in-person at the LA Convention
Center on October 26-28. We are excited to participate and speak at this year’s event. MWC LA, in partnership with CTIA,
gathers U.S. policymakers and key wireless industry stakeholders to discuss trends and developments in government and public
policy – as well as exploring the spotlight theme of the event: Connected Impact. This year the focus will be around the
technology that’s shaping our world: The 5G Era, IoT Connectivity, Telco Cloud and Disruptive Innovation. If you’re attending the
event, reach out for a chat and a cup of coffee – we’ll be glad to host you in our meeting space. See our Events section below for
more information on Microsoft at MWC LA.

2. MICROSOFT IN TELECOM
Unleashing the true potential of 5G with cloud networks
For many, the intersection of 5G wireless and the Internet offers very little
by way of new information, just from a quick, surface-level glance. However,
things look very different when considered in light of the 5G New Radio
(NR) standard. For example, consider a new technology in the 5G NR called
URLLC—which is short for ultra-reliable low-latency communications.
Designed for mission-critical and latency-sensitive Internet services, URLLC
is a configuration and technology feature that enables a new class of
applications and services.
Metaswitch Managed SBC for Operator Connect
Metaswitch is introducing a new way to help operators meet the rapidly
changing needs of their business customers. Metaswitch Managed SBC for
Telco inspiration at the Digital Transformation World Series
As I write this, the 2021 edition of the TM Forum Digital Transformation
World Series is underway, with a packed agenda of live and on-demand

3. Operator Connect is a service that allows operators to easily meet the multi-
tenant Session Border Controller requirement of the Operator Connect
program by sourcing a managed service from Metaswitch.
sessions featuring an extensive roster of telecommunications business
leaders and visionaries. I’m always energized by the DTWS and the
numerous opportunities it provides to learn from and be inspired by some
of the best minds in our industry—as well as the chance to connect with so
many customers, partners, and colleagues across the various presentations
and networking sessions.
-Rick Lievano
Deploy 5G services with Azure
The combination of 5G and Azure provides value to the enterprises in a
variety of ways. You can create end-to-end 5G services for high bandwidth,
low latency applications such as IoT Edge applications for high sensor
density. You could also deploy live video analytics, which depends on low
latency. All these services can be developed using familiar Azure tools.
5G Open Innovation Lab – Beyond What's Next
The 5G Open Innovation Lab brings together the brightest minds to build
what’s next. We select 10-15 like-minded startups in two cohorts
throughout the year. Over our 12-week program, we become your business
advisor and open strategic doors for product deployment, go-to-market,
and fundraising. We are excited to show you what some of our partners and
startups have been able to create through our tailored program.

4. Whitepaper – Managed Security Services Architecture for
Operators
With the world of business constantly changing, organizations are always
trying to keep up. Companies around the globe invest in managed services
to keep up with the complexities of modern business, decrease operating
costs, and increase staff productivity. Download the Managed Security
Services Architecture for Operators to learn more about how you can
improve your customer offerings and grow your business while ensuring
the security of your data and information while addressing some of the
most pressing challenges.
Operator Connect general availability and new Microsoft Teams
Phone features to modernize calling
With nearly 80 million monthly active users across over 180 countries,
Microsoft Teams Phone brings rich calling capabilities together with chat
and document collaboration. This year at Enterprise Connect we are excited
to share some of the ways that we’re continuing to innovate in the calling
space, to make calls richer and more collaborative. We’ll continue to
provide updates on our Teams Phone innovation, so be sure to check back
here often.
ADDITIONAL NEWS
• Microsoft and an Army of Tiny Telecoms Are Part of a Plan to Wire Rural
America
• Connect Azure Percept over 5G or LTE networks
• Microsoft’s Ann Johnson Talks MFA, Cyber Insurance, and Crystal Balls |
SDxCentral
• Windows for IoT now goes to 11 with Windows 11 IoT Enterprise
• ERP in the Cloud White Paper | Microsoft Azure
• Extending Azure to space with Azure Orbital!
• Microsoft Kinect is back, thanks to Sky’s new all-in-one TVs | The Verge

5. • Microsoft signs AT&T and NTT as Teams set to dominate voice
• Azure Percept and beyond: How certification makes building IoT
solutions easier
• What’s up with... Microsoft Teams, BT, UK broadband | TelecomTV
• Connect Azure Percept over 5G or LTE networks
• Azure’s ready for 5G low-latency, says Microsoft | RCR Wireless
• Institute for Data Engineering and Science Launches New Cloud
Computing Hub | Georgia Tech
• Microsoft joins Open Infrastructure Foundation to boost hybrid cloud
effort | FierceTelecom
• ONF spins off Aether for private wireless networking | Light Reading
• Business as usual for Azure customers despite 2.4 Tbps DDoS attack
• Microsoft named as a Leader in 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for
Enterprise Integration Platform as a Service
• Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure E-book | Microsoft Azure
CUSTOMERS
Lumen reimagines legacy data as dynamic, digital assembly line
with Azure Synapse Analytics
It’s one thing to gather and deliver data and quite another to learn and
grow from it. So, Lumen needed a single pane of glass to bridge systems
and meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics rose to the
Telstra plans to offer Australia’s first 5G-enabled edge compute
solution
Telstra Purple plans to offer Australia’s first 5G-enabled edge compute
solution for enterprises through a collaboration between Telstra, Microsoft
and Ericsson.

6. challenge and provided Lumen with the efficiency, visibility, and scale
necessary to streamline workflows and better serve customers.
Telstra’s edge compute solutions will extend private connectivity and cloud
services to the network edge, bringing compute, storage and marketplace
services closer to customers.
NTT strengthens alliance with Microsoft to support shift to hybrid
working
NTT Ltd., a global technology and business solutions provider, is today
announcing the next phase of its strategic alliance with Microsoft, to deliver
secure and reliable solutions that help enterprise customers accelerate
digital transformation initiatives. NTT has been selected as one of the
launch partners for Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams, which brings
PSTN calling to Teams, providing integrated calling functionality that
simplifies business communications.
Singtel introduces Unified Communications Direct Connect for
Microsoft Teams service for businesses
As remote work continues to be a norm in Singapore, the ability to keep
connected with employees and customers anytime and anywhere have
become a must have for businesses. With this in mind, Singtel is to the first
operator based in Singapore to offer the Unified Communications (UC)
Direct Connect service for Microsoft Teams, giving businesses the option to
use Microsoft Teams as a key mode of communication by integrating their
business contact to their Microsoft Teams. Its functionality integrates with
Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams that was launched by
Microsoft today.

7. Telstra now providing direct connection to Microsoft Azure Peering
Service and Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams
Telstra today announced it is a selected carrier for Microsoft Azure Peering
Service, a networking service that enhances customer connectivity, and
Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams, a new programmatic approach to
operator-provided calling in Teams.
NTT DATA Business Solutions has earned the SAP on Microsoft
Azure Advanced Specialization
NTT DATA Business Solutions today announced it has earned the SAP on
Microsoft Azure advanced specialization, a validation of a services partner’s
deep knowledge, extensive experience and proven success at implementing
SAP solutions on Azure.
ADDITIONAL NEWS
• Telstra brings back ‘X Marks the Spot’ to celebrate the launch of Xbox
Cloud Gaming on Australia’s best 5G network
• Comms Group partners with Vodafone Fiji for Global Microsoft Teams
Solution | Telecom Reseller
• AT&T and Five9 Unite Microsoft Teams UCaaS and CCaaS | UC Today
• Telstra Purple to offer Azure-based Branch Offload edge compute as
managed service | ZDNet
• Telstra enlists Microsoft and Ericsson for 5G edge compute solution | ARN
• Telstra connects business users directly to Azure and Teams |
Telecoms.com
• Liquid Telecom and Microsoft merge fixed-line and internet-based calls
• Singtel launches Unified Communications Direct Connect for Microsoft
Teams
• PTCL, Dell bring Microsoft Azure Stack Services to Pakistan
PARTNERS

8. Collaboration between Telstra, Microsoft and Ericsson has resulted
in Australia’s first 5G-enabled edge compute solution for
enterprises
A collaboration between Telstra, Microsoft and Ericsson has resulted in
Australia’s first 5G-enabled edge compute solution for enterprises - Branch
Offload! Telstra’s edge compute solutions will accelerate enterprise
digitalization by extending private connectivity and cloud services to the
network edge, bringing compute, storage and marketplace services closer
to customers. Ericsson has contributed to Branch Offload and Telstra’s
incoming 5G-enabled edge offerings by providing cloud native 5G Core,
including cloud infrastructure for edge deployment, along with our end-to-
end service orchestration solution.
Zuora Announces Integration with Microsoft to enhance
automation
Zuora, Inc., a leading cloud-based subscription management platform,
today announced a multi-tiered agreement with Microsoft to integrate
several Microsoft products with Zuora. Integrations with Azure, Dynamics
365 Finance, and Power BI will strengthen Zuora’s core offerings:
accelerating innovation and enhancing the subscriber experience.
ADDITIONAL NEWS
• AppDirect Launches Subscription Commerce Platform on Microsoft
Azure
• Avanade's Florin Rotar On 5G OI Lab Advisory Board
• Ekinops Obtains Microsoft Teams Certification for its SBC Solutions
• Integration of Microsoft Azure Communication Services with Avaya
OneCloud CPaaS
• iiDENTIFii achieves Microsoft global Co-Sell status

9. EVENTS
Join Microsoft at MWC Los Angeles 2021 October 26th
– 28th
, 2021
MWC Los Angeles, in partnership with CTIA, gathers U.S. policymakers and key wireless industry stakeholders to discuss trends and developments
in government and public policy – as well as exploring our theme Connected Impact. This year we discover the technology that’s shaping our
world: The 5G Era, IoT Connectivity, Telco Cloud and Disruptive Innovation. It’s the event where we create a brighter future, advance human
progress and re imagine possibilities.
Please be sure to tune in to the following sessions:
• New Age of Automation: Tuesday, October 26th
16:30-17:30 PDT
• Accelerating the Adoption of Cloud: Wednesday, October 27th
16:30-17:30 PDT
• Disruptions in Data: Tuesday, October 26th
15:00-16:00 PDT
• Smart Cities and Spaces: Wednesday, October 27th
16:30-17:30 PDT

10. Microsoft Ignite on November 2th
– 4th
, 2021
Join us November 2th
– 4th
, 2021 to explore the latest tools, training
sessions, technical expertise, networking opportunities, and more.
Tune in to these Telco specific events:
• Harness the power of analytics, artificial intelligence and
automation to accelerate telco transformation
• Azure for Operators with Metaswitch
• Always Connected PCs driving digital transformation for the
hybrid workforce
• Innovate Anywhere From Multicloud to Edge
Microsoft's Pete Bernard at Edge Impulse Imagine 2021 discussing
5G, Edge, AI and Azure Percept
A discussion on 5G, Edge, AI and Azure Percept.
Beyond 5G: Standards for Sixth Generation Networks | Center for
Strategic and International Studies
There is now broad recognition that 5G will shape the economic future and
will be the infrastructure for future innovation and economic growth. This
understanding has led to the establishment of international 5G standards.
6G — while years away from deployment — is already in an exploratory
research phase. 6G is projected to bring faster speeds, lower latency, and
more networks utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. This requires a
discussion on the development and implementation of global sixth
generation network standards.
Tune in to hear from Microsoft speakers at the Digital Transformation World
Series!
• The public cloud in telecoms: an unstoppable force?
• IT and network innovation to drive operational and organizational
excellence
• Navigating the journey to cloud native: Why, what and how?
• AI at scale: How to embed AI throughout people, platforms, partners
and processes
• Growing B2B and B2B2x: Delivering value from co-creation: who,
what and how?
• How can Telcos connect with customers: Striking the right balance
between human and machine

11. ADDITIONAL EVENTS
• 5G Manufacturing Forum | Virtual Event | November 9th
2021
• Microsoft’s Pete Bernard Explains AI, IoT, And Edge – 5G guys
• Microsoft and Arm Partner on Machine Learning Toolchain from
Emulation to IoT Silicon to Cloud – Arm DevSummit 2021
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