Microsoft, Lumen Collaborate On AI-Driven Datacenter Expansion

Zinger Key Points
  • Lumen partners with Microsoft to enhance network capacity for AI-driven datacenters.
  • Lumen to migrate operations to Microsoft Azure, boosting cash flow by over $20 million next year.

Microsoft Corporation MSFT is partnering with Lumen Technologies, Inc. LUMN to leverage Microsoft Cloud for Lumen’s digital transformation.

What Happened: The Redmond, Washington-based tech giant selected Lumen to enhance network capacity and support increased demand at its AI-driven datacenters.

Lumen’s Private Connectivity Fabric provides dedicated fiber access and advanced digital services, enhancing connectivity and capacity for Microsoft’s datacenters to meet growing data demands.

Lumen is transforming its operations by adopting Microsoft’s cloud and AI technologies to cut costs, eliminate legacy systems, enhance offerings, and develop new solutions.

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Why It Matters: Migrating to Microsoft Azure and using Microsoft Entra should enhance Lumen’s customer experience. The company also expects an increase in cash flow by over $20 million in the next year.

Erin Chapple, Microsoft corporate vice president of Azure Core Product and Design, said Lumen has the network infrastructure and “digital capabilities” needed to help support Azure’s mission.

Lumen expects to release second quarter 2024 results on Aug. 6, 2024.

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Price Action: LUMN shares are up 5.36% at $1.5700 at the last check Wednesday.

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