[VoiceOps] Acquire MetaSwitch
Peter Rad
peter at 4isps.com
Wed Aug 14 14:22:00 EDT 2024
"Telecom" is a priority. That means they want to get the same partners
as RingCentral to sell more Teams as softphone; use more vSBC; get more
Azure usage. It has nothing to do with interconnection, TDM,
residential or every telecom operator - just about getting more
enterprises on Teams
Let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Thank you.
Regards,
Peter Radizeski
RAD-INFO INC
Telecom Consultant
Bandwidth * Voice * Cloud * Data Center * Internet * CyberSecurity
(813) 963-5884
On 8/13/2024 3:40 PM, Jeff Brower via VoiceOps wrote:
>
> "The telecommunications industry remains a priority industry for
> Microsoft"
>
> that is questionable. Like other areas getting run over by AI,
> priorities are shifting. Maybe they expect that if their AI gets smart
> enough, it can solve telecom use cases anyway :-)
>
> Quoting Jawaid Bazyar via VoiceOps <voiceops at voiceops.org>:
>
>> "Azure for Operators" is what Microsoft was calling the Metaswitch
>> products.
>>
>> This went out a couple months ago:
>>
>> ---
>>
>> We are reaching out to customers of our Azure for Operators
>> portfolio, which includes products we acquired from Affirmed Networks
>> and Metaswitch Networks, to explain recent updates to our portfolio.
>>
>> __In 2020, we announced our Azure for Operators initiative. As part
>> of this effort, we acquired Affirmed Networks, Metaswitch Networks,
>> and IP from AT&T to acquire “Telco DNA” that would enhance our
>> operational / technical engineering skills for building a carrier
>> grade platform. As these acquisitions came together with Azure, we
>> created Azure Operator Nexus – a carrier grade, hybrid cloud
>> platform. We are moving Azure Operator Nexus into our broader Azure
>> Edge and Platform portfolio and continue to service operators.__
>>
>> ___Based on customer demand, the Azure for Operators initiative also
>> focused on automation and analytics capabilities as early products.
>> Given the acceleration of Microsoft’s AI capabilities overall, we are
>> now aligning these early efforts with Microsoft’s broader portfolio.___
>>
>> ___As we advance our platform and AI capabilities, we are shifting
>> our focus from the Network Function layer to partnerships with
>> industry leaders of these capabilities. We will fulfill all our
>> contractual obligations to existing customers and we will be
>> consistent with published end-of-life policies. We will not expand
>> our customer base for Microsoft’s Network Functions, including the
>> former Metaswitch and Affirmed Networks software products.___
>>
>> __The telecommunications industry remains a priority industry for
>> Microsoft. We will continue to empower telecommunications
>> organizations to achieve more through a trusted and secure platform
>> built to elevate customer experiences, streamline enterprise
>> operations and business support systems, accelerate network
>> transformation, reinvent product innovation and monetization, and
>> build a secure data-driven business.__
>>
>> ___We appreciate the importance our products provide in supporting
>> your network. We also appreciate the long-term planning that network
>> development requires, so we will communicate our roadmap plans at the
>> earliest opportunity. It is important to note that these changes do
>> not require immediate action from you today, nor do they change any
>> agreement that you have in place with Microsoft. We will continue to
>> meet all customer contractual commitments.___
>>
>> ___If you have any questions, please contact: AFO Sales Questions
>> afosalesqst at microsoft.com <mailto:afosalesqst at microsoft.com>.___
>>
>> ___Thank you.___
>>
>> ___*__*___
>>
>> ___*FAQ*___
>>
>> ___*Q: Is there any action I need to take today? When will you have
>> more details to share about retirement dates (Azure services) or End
>> of Life dates (Metaswitch Networks & Affirmed Networks products)?*___
>>
>> ___A: We will continue to meet all customer contractual commitments
>> and be consistent with published end-of-life policies. We also
>> appreciate the long-term planning that network development requires,
>> so we will communicate our roadmap plans at the earliest opportunity.___
>>
>> ___*__*___
>>
>> ___*Q: Will you still support our cloud and AI transformation?*___
>>
>> ___A: Yes, Microsoft is refining the offers we provide to operators
>> to reflect the strong demand for cloud and AI based solutions.___
>>
>> ________
>>
>> ___*Q: If you are announcing an End of Sale for the Affirmed Network
>> and Metaswitch Network products for new customers and net new
>> deployments, what does this mean for my existing service?*___
>>
>> * ___We will meet all existing customer contractual obligations.___
>> * ___We will continue to maintain the software to provide security
>> patches and bug fixes. We highly recommend that customers follow
>> standard security practices and upgrade to the latest releases.___
>> * ___We will provide support consistent with existing contracts.___
>> * ___We will continue to offer project level support / maintenance
>> services on a case-by-case basis (as we do today).___
>> * ___We will support the expansion of volumes of current
>> deployments.___
>> * ___We will not expand the customer base / add new customers.___
>> * ___We will not expand to entirely new deployments for existing
>> customers (e.g., launching for a new OpCo or OpCo not currently
>> deployed) where the new deployment is not already contractually
>> committed.___
>> * ___We will not expand or offer new feature sets beyond those that
>> have already been committed.___
>>
>> ________
>>
>> ___*Q: What Are you announcing for the Azure for Operators products?*___
>>
>> ___A: Here is a summary of these changes:___
>>
>> * ___We promoted Azure Operator Nexus to Azure’s Edge and Platform
>> portfolio and will continue to sell it.___
>> * ___We will continue to support Azure Programmable Connectivity.___
>> * ___We will support existing customers of Azure Operator Insights
>> / AIOps Copilot, but we will not accept new customers.
>> Microsoft Fabric will address this functionality.___
>> * ___We will no longer add new customers for: Azure Communication
>> Gateway (ACG), Azure Operator Insights (AOI), Azure Private 5G
>> Core (AP5GC), Affirmed Mobile Content Cloud (MCC), Affirmed
>> UnityCloud (UC), Metaswitch Rhino TAS, and Metaswitch Perimeta
>> SBC. If you have a customer who is in the process of onboarding,
>> please contact the appropriate In-flight Projects contact:
>> sallywathen at microsoft.com
>> <mailto:sallywathen at microsoft.com> (APAC and EMEA) or
>> seanjames at microsoft.com
>> <mailto:seanjames at microsoft.com> (Americas).___
>> * ___We will not accept more preview candidates for: Azure Operator
>> Call Protection (AOCP) and Azure Operator 5G Core (AO5GC), and we
>> will not move these services to General Availability.___
>>
>> ___*__*___
>>
>> ___*Q: What is next after you stop selling a product, and how will
>> you manage these products?*___
>>
>> ___A: We will continue to support these products in accordance with
>> our existing customer commitments. We will eventually retire these
>> services in accordance with our lifecycle policies. In advance of
>> retirement, we will provide notification as well as details on
>> transition recommendations. We are committed to supporting you
>> through this transition.___
>>
>> ________
>>
>> ___Here are the current plans for each product, but plans may evolve
>> as we work with customers:___
>>
>> * ___*Azure Communication Gateway (ACG) *– We will publish a
>> transition roadmap to recommend options to migrate off these
>> services to partner solutions when the service is retired.___
>> * ___*Azure Operator Insights (AOI) *– We will work with customers
>> to align this service to Microsoft Fabric before the service is
>> retired.___
>> * ___*Azure Operator 5G Core (AO5GC) * – We will not move this
>> product from Public Preview to GA___
>> * ___*Azure Private 5G Core (AP5GC)* – We will provide options to
>> adopt services using partner solutions before the service is
>> retired.___
>> * ___*Azure Operator Call Protection (AOCP)* – We will not move
>> this product from Private Preview to GA. Operators may still use
>> existing Microsoft tooling and partner solutions to create a
>> similar solution.___
>> * ___*Affirmed Mobile Content Cloud (MCC)* – We will meet
>> obligations as defined above until product End of Life.___
>> * ___*Affirmed UnityCloud (UC)* – We will meet obligations as
>> defined above and move to product End of Life.___
>> * ___*Metaswitch Rhino TAS* – We will meet obligations as defined
>> above until product End of Life.___
>> * ___*Metaswitch Perimeta SBC* – We will meet obligations as
>> defined above until product End of Life.___
>>
>> ________
>>
>> ___*Q: Is Microsoft exiting the telecommunications industry?*___
>>
>> ___A: No. Microsoft remains fully committed to supporting the
>> telecommunications industry by empowering them to achieve more with
>> the power of Cloud and AI. The changes to the Azure for Operator
>> portfolio reflect customer demand and enable us to focus on the
>> technologies that drive the most value for our customers and partners.___
>>
>> ___*__*___
>>
>> ___*Q: If these changes impacted my contacts at Microsoft, who can I
>> contact?*___
>>
>> ___A: We apologize for any inconvenience personnel changes have
>> caused you. Please reach out to your assigned Microsoft Account
>> Executive. For issues requiring escalation, you may contact the
>> following:___
>>
>> ______
>>
>> ___Questions / inquiries:afosalesqst at microsoft.com
>> <mailto:afosalesqst at microsoft.com>___
>>
>> ___Industry Lead Sponsor: silvia.candiani at microsoft.com
>> <mailto:silvia.candiani at microsoft.com>___
>>
>> ___Support Issues: mhenderson at microsoft.com
>> <mailto:mhenderson at microsoft.com>___
>>
>> ___In-flight Projects (APAC and EMEA) sallywathen at microsoft.com
>> <mailto:sallywathen at microsoft.com>___
>>
>> ___In-flight Projects (Americas): seanjames at microsoft.com
>> <mailto:seanjames at microsoft.com>___
>>
>> ___Purchase Orders: jason.ryberg at microsoft.com
>> <mailto:jason.ryberg at microsoft.com>___
>>
>> ___Executive Escalation: shawn.hakl at microsoft.com
>> <mailto:shawn.hakl at microsoft.com>___
>>
>> ________
>>
>>
>> ___On Tue, Aug 13, 2024 at 8:41 AM Mike Hammett <voiceops at ics-il.net>
>> wrote:___
>>
>> ___"Given the MetaSwitch products are no longer sold, and
>> Microsoft is EOLing them, and not taking new support
>> contracts..."___
>> ___That's news to me.___
>>
>>
>>
>> ___-----
>> Mike Hammett
>> Intelligent Computing Solutions
>> http://www.ics-il.com
>>
>>
>>
>> Midwest Internet Exchange
>> http://www.midwest-ix.com___
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> ___*From:* "Jawaid Bazyar via VoiceOps" <voiceops at voiceops.org>
>> *To:* "voiceops" <voiceops at voiceops.org>
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 13, 2024 7:23:05 AM
>> *Subject:* [VoiceOps] Acquire MetaSwitch___
>>
>> ___Hello,___
>> ___We are in the market to acquire / take over a MetaSwitch CFS.
>> In particular, we're looking for the virtual edition that runs
>> purely in VMWare.___
>> ___The components we'd need are:___
>> ___ CFS___
>> ___ MRS (Media Resource Server)___
>> ___ Perimeta___
>> ___ SAS (Service Assurance Server)___
>> ___ MetaView Server___
>> ___These are fairly common components.___
>> ___Given the MetaSwitch products are no longer sold, and
>> Microsoft is EOLing them, and not taking new support contracts,
>> we're not talking about a big cash up front kind of deal, but,
>> instead a revenue share kind of arrangement.___
>> ___Anyone that has one and is interested, contact me directly
>> off-list.___
>> ___Cheers,___
>> ___Jawaid___
>>
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