About This Deal

Microsoft Corporation acquired Affirmed Networks, a transaction completed in April 2020.

Affirmed Networks operates in Cloud / Telecom (5G), is based in Acton, Massachusetts, USA. Microsoft acquired Affirmed Networks, a provider of fully virtualized, cloud-native mobile network software that helps carriers simplify operations and launch new services. The deal extended Azure into telecommunications as operators move toward 5G. Terms were not disclosed.

Bring carrier-grade virtualized mobile-core technology into Microsoft to build Azure offerings for 5G operators.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Microsoft Corporation
Target
Affirmed Networks
Value
Not disclosed
Date
April 2020
Type
Acquisition
Status
Official-source — no SEC filing

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Acton, Massachusetts, USA
Segment
Cloud / Telecom (5G)
Announced
March 26, 2020
Closed
April 23, 2020

In Their Words

With Affirmed Networks, we will be able to offer new and innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of operators.Yousef Khalidi, Corporate Vice President, Azure Networking, Microsoft

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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