Transforming Telecom: The Cloud Shift

This chapter explores the evolving dynamics of revenue streams in the telecommunications industry, focusing on partnerships with service providers rather than competition. It highlights Microsoft's transformation under Satya Nadella, the challenges of modernizing telecom infrastructures with cloud solutions, and the complexities involved in acquisitions like MetaSwitch. The discussion balances the benefits of cloud-native applications with the risks of outsourcing critical infrastructure, all while maintaining a light-hearted tone.