Microsoft seals Middle East 5G deal as its telecom push accelerates
BARCELONA, Spain -- Microsoft's bid to challenge Huawei Technologies and other telecom equipment makers is gathering steam after the software giant recently signed a deal to help build a 5G standalone network in the Middle East.
The U.S. company announced this week that it will help Abu Dhabi-headquartered Etisalat, also known as e&, build a network around the United Arab Emirates.