Affirmed networks offers a virtualized cloudnative network called evolved packet core vepc that lets communication service providers scale with the demands of mobile services. Microsofts grab of affirmed networks boosts 5g mobile. Affirmed provides a software platform that lets mobile carriers rely on offtheshelf servers to handle various network functions a concept known as network functions virtualization, or. Nfv solutions network function virtualization affirmed. The company offers mobile content cloud, online software upgrade, virtualization of mobile broadband, radio. Affirmed networks enables operators to say yes to the future through its virtualized, cloudnative mobile network solutions and products. Microsoft buying affirmed networks to enhance 5g mobile. Amazon web services aws is offering affirmed networks virtual evolved packet core virtual epc as a hosted application on public cloud. Affirmed networks announces enhanced network function. Affirmed networks offers a number of softwaredefined, cloudbased solutions for mobile operators. Microsoft to acquire affirmed networks to bolster 5g. The companys solution bundles gateway functionality with rich application and content delivery services. The purchase of affirmed networks will allow microsoft to sell software powered, virtualized functions to mobile network operators, challenging the likes of ericsson, cisco and others. Affirmed networks has emerged as the leader in the virtualization of mobile networks.
With affirmed networks purchase, microsoft looks to plug. Microsoft has agreed to acquire affirmed networks, a deal that will provide the cloud giant with wireless network virtualization software that. Affirmed networks scored a pair of operator deals this week that will see its virtualized evolved packet core vepc deployed to support 4g lte and 5g networks in parts of finland and latin. Affirmed networks fully virtualized, cloudnative mobile network solutions. Affirmeds competitors, revenue, number of employees. Microsoft acquires virtualized mobile network startup affirmed.
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Finlands dna deploys affirmed networks virtualized 5g. Affirmed develops a mobile network platform that provides iot virtualization, network slicing and analytics solutions to businesses. Software development principal software engineer description. Microsoft has agreed to acquire affirmed networks, a deal that will provide the cloud giant with wireless network virtualization software that enables telecom operators deploying 5g networks. Affirmed networks is transforming and advancing intelligence in the mobile data networks. Microsofts latest acquisition strengthens its edge. At microsoft, we intend to empower the telecommunications industry as it continues its move to 5g and support both network equipment manufacturers and operators in their efforts to find solutions that are faster, easier and cost effective. Enabling communications service providers to meet 5g high density io goals through software optimization and hardware acceleration affirmed networks 5gcn cloudnative network function. Microsofts grab of affirmed networks boosts 5g mobile wares. Microsoft buys into nfv with affirmed networks acquisition.
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The carrier partnered with affirmed networks on an ambitious network virtualization initiative, cutting costs, increasing agility and providing a foundation for new revenuegenerating. For those who may not know, affirmed is a company that creates tools that enable softwaredefined networking capabilities, such as network function virtualization nfv, that are at the heart of. Microsoft this week acquired affirmed networks in an effort to buttress its various software defined networking sdn services just as mobile operators start rolling out 5g next. Affirmed networks delivers vmwarebased 5g mobile core. Microsoft acquires 5g specialist affirmed networks techcrunch. A main offering is its virtual evolved packet core technologies. Affirmed networks offers a number of software defined, cloudbased solutions for mobile operators.
Provider of virtualized network services designed to reduce complexity and accelerate timetomarket of new services. Affirmed networks virtualized software architecture includes vepc, gi gatewayinternet valueadded services, network slicing, automation, virtual probing, analytics, and assurance. This position is responsible for concept, architecture, design, implementation and verification of features and functionality for the affirmed networks amfmme products which supports 5g4g technologies. Affirmed networks ecosystem partners affirmed networks. Affirmed networks fully virtualized, cloudnative mobile network solutions enable operators to simplify network operations, reduce costs and rapidly create and launch new revenuegenerating services. Affirmed networks and vmware deliver integrated solution to drive globetouchs connected car and iot service offerings. Affirmeds headquarters is located in acton, massachusetts, usa 01720. The mobile core also supports the affirmed virtual slice selection function vssf that facilitates finegrained network slicing to provide dedicated bandwidth for specific customers or specific markets. Microsoft makes 5g play with deal for affirmed networks.
Virtualized software is inherent to affirmed networks design. The companys services are fully virtualized and cloudnative that offers a rich set of capabilities, including network slicing, integrated virtual. Dnas 5g network technology is powered by affirmed s fully virtualized, webscale, cloudnative 5g standalone sa solution that allows mobile operators to seamlessly converge multiple networks into one unified network. Microsoft acquires virtualized mobile network startup affirmed networks. Affirmed networks, the leader in the virtualization of mobile networks, today announced a collaboration with vmware to enable the rapid deployment of its mobile content cloud solution for nfv. Affirmed unitycloud 5g core 5gc is a cloudnative solution built on an open, webscale architecture that enables mobile operators to build the most innovative 5gc network, and dramatically reduce the costs of operating the network up to 90% by simplifying and automating network functions. Red hat and affirmed networks nfv performance benchmark. Enabling communication service providers to meet 5g high. Microsoft has signed a definitive agreement to acquire affirmed networks, which sells virtualized, cloudnative mobile network solutions to operators. The candidate will be responsible for implementation of various networking features for the affirmed mobile content cloud platform. Affirmed networks is driving this imminent shift towards network virtualization with an innovative, highly scalable and robust software architecture designed from inception for cloudbased. Dna expects to significantly expand its 5g network in 2020, while also continuing to leverage its 4g network.
P ar t n e r s o l u t i o n b r i ef affirmed mobile. Microsoft stock reacts to headscratcher acquisition. Aws offers affirmed networks virtual epc as a hosted. The mcc is an advanced, integrated network functions virtualization nfv software. The affirmed networks partner ecosystem includes the worlds leading service providers, systems integrators and communication technology developers. Affirmed vepc supports nordic, latin america 5g sdxcentral. Microsoft is acquiring affirmed networks in a move to bolster its position in the 5g ecosystem. The mcc has collapsed and virtualized all functions from the radio through to the gi lan services.
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