The combination of Samsung's fully-virtualized 5G end-to-end solutions on Azure will bring cloud-based network solutions to operators and industry.
A key goal of the collaboration is to drive innovation that lowers the barrier to entry for deployment of private 5G networks in enterprises-including retail stores, smart factories, and entertainment venues, such as stadiums. Through a cloud-based approach to the market, the companies aim to achieve greater cost efficiencies in 5G deployments.
Full Virtualization: The Key To Accelerating Private 5G Networks
The collaboration highlights key benefits of cloud networks, which can accelerate 5G expansion for enterprises, and help them deploy private 5G networks faster. Implementing fully-virtualized 5G solutions on a cloud platform also enables vast improvements in the scalability and flexibility of networks for mobile operators and enterprises.
'We're excited to be working with Microsoft to help enterprises transform the way they operate through next-generation communications,' said
'Microsoft is pleased to work with Samsung to accelerate the deployment of 5G networks in enterprises. The combination of Microsoft Azure and Samsung's virtualized 5G offerings will enable new solutions and lower the barriers to entry for private 5G networks for our mutual customers across retail, manufacturing, entertainment and many other industries,' said
Samsung is a pioneer in the successful delivery of 5G end-to-end solutions ranging from chipset, radio, and core network. The company has been supporting 5G commercial services in leading markets, including
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