MTN deploys one of the first 5G Standalone Core in Microsoft Azure

MTN deploys one of the first 5G Standalone Core in Microsoft Azure

MTN, Africa’s largest mobile network operator, has conducted a proof of concept for a first-of-its-kind 5G Stand Alone Core fully deployed in Microsoft Azure. MTN is working with Microsoft to accelerate digital and cloud transformation to help drive Africa’s growth. The proof of concept was conducted with all of the 5G Stand Alone Core elements…

Microsoft reportedly developing its in-house AI chip “Athena”

Microsoft reportedly developing its in-house AI chip “Athena”

Microsoft has been reportedly developing its own chips specifically for artificial intelligence (AI) programs that can be used to train large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and GPT-4 and process huge amounts of data to generate human-like content. According to a report from The Information, who cited two people with direct knowledge of the…