Microsoft bags major cloud deal with AT&T

AT&T committed to use Microsoft’s Azure cloud for non-network infrastructure applications and collaborate with the tech giant on new 5G products for customers, as part of a multi-year deal worth an estimated $2 billion.

The operator said the agreement is part of its goal to migrate most non-network workloads to the public cloud by 2024. It announced a separate cloud deal with IBM earlier in the week.

Microsoft will tap into AT&T’S 5G network as it works to design, test and build edge network capabilities, and the pair will work to bring launch products spanning voice, conferencing, intelligent edge, IOT, public safety and cybersecurity.