The upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona from February 26 to February 29, 2024, presents an exciting opportunity to join customers and partners in exploring the latest advancements in generative AI and its transformative impact on various industries. The telecommunications sector, in particular, is at the forefront of AI adoption, driving industry transformation.
The Azure for Operators portfolio, which offers cloud-based solutions enabling operators to innovate and improve network efficiency. The expanding customer base and infusion of AI across Azure for Operators products demonstrate Microsoft’s commitment to supporting operators in their digital transformation journey. Key highlights of the Azure for Operators portfolio include the Operator Nexus platform, which accelerates time-to-market for new services, lowers total cost of ownership, and improves operational efficiency and resiliency.
Additionally, Azure Operator Insights and Copilot empower operators to drive efficiency, speed, and accuracy in network operations, enabling them to move from reactive to proactive and predictive network management.
Moreover, Azure Operator 5G Core, now in public preview, offers a fully containerized carrier-grade mobile packet core with integrated network functions, supporting 2G to 5G in a single deployment. This modern architecture, proven in the field at scale, is designed to meet the evolving needs of mobile network operators.
In terms of security and compliance, Microsoft has joined the GSMA Network Equipment Security Assurance Scheme (NESAS) and supports the UK Telecoms Security Assurance (TSA) code of practice, demonstrating its commitment to ensuring the security and compliance of its products. Furthermore, Azure Operator Call Protection, a new service that uses AI to protect consumers from telephone scam calls, is now available in public preview. This service, built on Azure Communications Gateway, offers real-time analysis of voice content to alert consumers of suspicious in-call activity.
Overall, Microsoft’s Azure for Operators portfolio is empowering operators to monetize 5G investments, enhance customer experiences, and drive innovation with modern connected applications. The collaboration with partners and customers, as showcased in the blog, is driving the development of AI-enabled solutions that are revolutionizing the telecommunications industry.
