Public cloud telecom core networks just moved closer to becoming real: Microsoft acquired Affirmed Networks!https://t.co/Pyyrhju5Xn

Huge deal for Microsoft in #5G.

— Dimitris Mavrakis (@dmavrakis) March 26, 2020

Deals are still getting done amid this insanity. Scoop w/ @LianaBaker on the $1.35B Microsoft paid for Affirmed. Same valuation they raised at last month! Prior investors include Matrix, Bessemer, CRV, Lightspeed https://t.co/MYqj9T38SI

— Katie Roof (@Katie_Roof) March 27, 2020

This is an intriguing acquisition from Microsoft. Nearly 10 years at the company has taught me to carefully read between the lines. https://t.co/VRNkOSc9p8

— James Matthews (@jamesamatthews) March 27, 2020

Wow. @Microsoft is getting into 5G networking by buying Affirmed Networks. Think of this as an extension of Azure, and more of a software play rather than purrely networking. But, yeah, it's 5G network infrastructure. From Microsoft. https://t.co/hHmizcFAPm

— Avi Greengart (@greengart) March 26, 2020

The first big M&A deal to get done amidst the #pandemic. There will be more to come! @Microsoft is continuing to think long. Congrats to @AffirmedNetwork team. @MatrixPartners is proud have partnered with you from day 1 https://t.co/QG9nGtbLYe

— Dana Stalder (@dcstalder) March 26, 2020

At Microsoft, we intend to empower the telecommunications industry as it continues its move to 5G and support both network equipment manufacturers and operators in their efforts to find solutions that are faster, easier and cost ef…https://t.co/5p21dzq9xI https://t.co/eOeJhniBqO

— Yousef Khalidi (@YousefkAzure) March 26, 2020

now someone fuccin do $nok already pls https://t.co/xWlqU8iMHG

— elmerFUDD (@PlugInFUD) March 27, 2020

BREAKING @Microsoft buys @AffirmedNetwork

The purchase of Affirmed Networks will allow Microsoft to sell software-powered, virtualized functions to mobile network operators, challenging the likes of Ericsson, Cisco and others.
https://t.co/DqYpaksewg? $MSFT

— Mike Dano (@mikeddano) March 26, 2020

Microsoft announces agreement to acquire Affirmed Networks to deliver new opportunities for a global 5G ecosystem https://t.co/olcsIbQREB

— Frank X. Shaw (@fxshaw) March 26, 2020

We at DTCP are excited to share the news that @Microsoft has signed a definitive agreement to acquire #virtualization and #5G portfolio company @AffirmedNetwork. Thanks to all involved! @deutschetelekom @vincivento @youngjhmb @TPreuss @guyh #iot #vc https://t.co/aRzPSQ24jE

— DTCP (@dtcp_capital) March 26, 2020

Microsoft announces agreement to acquire Affirmed Networks to deliver new opportunities for a global 5G ecosystem https://t.co/5R8tlphwwm

— John Marlin (@JohnMarlin_MSFT) March 26, 2020

Interesting!@Microsoft @AffirmedNetwork #5G #Cloud #CloudNative https://t.co/Goo9eH1cEM

— Peter Clemons #StayingHomeSavingLives (@PeterClemons11) March 26, 2020

Microsoft announces agreement to acquire @AffirmedNetwork https://t.co/b1IwNb6Tqm

— Gabriel Brown (@Gabeuk) March 26, 2020

While we manage through tough times, it is still important to acknowledge the victories. @Microsoft announced its "unicorn" acquisition of @AffirmedNetwork today https://t.co/QQcTvxbYqy. I'm thrilled for Hassan & team. Invested when it was an idea & truly enjoyed the journey.

— John Vrionis (@jvrionis) March 26, 2020

At Microsoft, we intend to empower the telecommunications industry as it continues its move to 5G and support both network equipment manufacturers and operators in their efforts to find solutions that are faster, easier and cost ef…https://t.co/5p21dzq9xI https://t.co/eOeJhniBqO

— Yousef Khalidi (@YousefkAzure) March 26, 2020

Huge deal! @AffirmedNetwork is a trusted name in the telco space that helps #Azure get a huge leg up on #5G with crucial functionality like vEPC and other staples in the mobile industry!https://t.co/Vn6PYK0kkm

— Scott Napolitan (@ScottNapolitan) March 26, 2020

Very interesting development re: @Microsoft @AffirmedNetwork #Core is a fundamental part of #5G #network. https://t.co/5PvB91OwKl#TMT #telecom #telecoms #5GNR #LTE #MNO

— Roberto Kompany (@RobertoKompany) March 26, 2020

Microsoft Enters the 5G Market With Latest Acquisition - by @mehedih_ - https://t.co/M7N90Y6cHg pic.twitter.com/3Iz2OMxHTm

— Paul Thurrott (@thurrott) March 26, 2020