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.
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
Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.