Microsoft
Microsoft has entered into an agreement to acquire Affirmed Networks, a privately held, Boston (USA)-based vendor of 4/5G mobile core networking software, for a reported USD1.35 billion at the end of March 2020.
Bill Gates
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has stepped down from the company's board of directors to devote more time to his philanthropic projects. Gates will continue to serve as technology adviser to CEO Satya Nadella and others.