Spirent joins Microsoft Azure Operator Nexus Ready programme

28 February 2023 – Spirent Communications plc, a provider of test and assurance solutions for next-generation devices and networks, has announced a collaboration with Microsoft for the pre-certification of third-party network functions (NFs) on the new Microsoft Azure Operator Nexus platform. Recognised as the solution for 5G Core testing and emulation, Spirent Landslide can be used to certify that NF offerings can interoperate with the Azure Operator Nexus platform using the Azure Operator Nexus Ready programme.

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MATRIXX digital commerce platform now available in Microsoft Azure marketplace

25 January 2023 – MATRIXX Software, a global provider of 5G monetisation solutions, has announced the availability of the MATRIXX Digital Commerce Platform (DCP) in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. MATRIXX DCP is a cloud native monetisation platform that offers Communications Services Providers (CSPs) a rich set of monetisation capabilities, making it easier to maximise 5G revenue opportunities. By deploying MATRIXX DCP on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), CSPs can leverage the full advantages of the trusted Azure cloud platform for mission-critical monetisation of emerging and innovative services.

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BICS and Microsoft Azure peering partnership accelerates enterprise cloud transformation

BICS, the international communications enabler, announced its support for Microsoft‘s Azure Peering Service, which will provide businesses with direct access to Microsoft services. Azure Peering is an IP service that uses the public internet to enhance customer connectivity to Microsoft cloud services such as Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, software as a service (SaaS) applications, Azure, or any Microsoft services accessible via the public internet.

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M1’s digital transformation to accelerate with Amdocs’ Openet solution on Microsoft Azure

Amdocs a provider of software and services to communications and media companies, reports that M1 Ltd, a digital network operator in Singapore, has selected its Openet charging and data management products. The aim is to accelerate the digital transformation programs on Microsoft Azure. “M1’s digital transformation to accelerate with Amdocs’ Openet solution on Microsoft Azure”

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Paysafe accelerates delivery of cloud strategy using Microsoft Azure

Payments platform, Paysafe, announces a new multi-year, global deal which will see Microsoft support Paysafe’s strategic move to cloud-based transaction services. As part of the collaboration, Paysafe is leveraging Microsoft Azure’s open and flexible cloud computing platform and tools for its US payment processing and merchant services. This will enable more agile delivery methods and establish a scalable global cloud footprint for Paysafe’s Card Present transaction systems. Paysafe’s transition of its services to Azure is set to enhance its ability to deliver solutions to merchants in a way that is highly flexible. This will enable the company to focus on new innovations to meet the needs of the rapidly evolving payments landscape with supporting infrastructure from Microsoft to help ensure the scalability and resilience of the solutions. The agreement between Paysafe and Microsoft is the latest development in an ongoing and multi-faceted collaboration between the two companies which most recently saw Microsoft’s integration of Paysafe’s online cash solution, paysafecard, as a payment option for millions of Microsoft Store and Xbox.com customers across 22 countries. There are plans to extend the availability to more countries and the Microsoft Store on Xbox consoles during the first half of 2021. Roy Aston, chief information officer at Paysafe, says, “Our collaboration with Microsoft has many layers, and we are delighted to announce the latest extension of this to support the transition of our payment processing services to Microsoft Azure. Our cloud strategy is designed to enable us to innovate at pace and scale with confidence, ensuring a world-class service for our merchants and an enhanced experience for our consumers.” “We are pleased to collaborate with Paysafe and support the company in delivering on its cloud strategy and vision,” says Trevor Nies, senior director of global payments at Microsoft. “Microsoft Azure products and services have a proven track record in enabling organisations to turn ideas into real-world, scalable and secure solutions. It is very exciting to see this play out in the way people pay and make purchases around the world.” Comment on this article below or via Twitter: @VanillaPlus OR @jcvplus
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Global satellite operator SES selects Amdocs NFV for network automation and to move to the cloud on Microsoft Azure

Amdocs, a provider of software and services to communications and media companies, announced that it will provide SES, a global satellite operator, with its Amdocs Network Function Virtualisation (NFV) solution to modernise and automate its network platforms in the cloud, in an open, software-centric way. “Global satellite operator SES selects Amdocs NFV for network automation and to move to the cloud on Microsoft Azure”

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