Microsoft seals Middle East 5G deal as its telecom push accelerates

Software giant looking to challenge likes of Huawei, Nokia in network tech

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Yousef Khalidi, corporate vice president of Microsoft's Azure for Operators unit, says the software giant is hopeful more companies will adopt its telecom solutions. (Photo by Lauly Li)

LAULY LI, Nikkei Asia tech correspondent

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.

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