IBM, using technology it obtained from buying software firm Red Hat, will offer the telecom operators cloud services to run their networks and assist them in selling products tailored to customers. IBM will offer telecom operators Verizon and Telefonica new services ranging from running 5G over a cloud platform to using artificial intelligence, the U.S. technology company said on Monday. (Subscribe to our Today's Cache newsletter for a quick snapshot of top 5 tech stories. No financial terms were disclosed about the tie-ups, which broadened IBM's existing partnerships with the two firms. A cloud platform uses software instead of physical equipment to perform network functions, helping telecom operators build 5G networks faster, reduce costs and sell customised services.

Source: The Hindu June 29, 2021 06:33 UTC