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[Telecom News on 4G, Wimax, Carrier Ethernet, IPTV, mobile apps and OSS/BSS | Telecoms Europe] Perhaps more importantly, the deal will allow Microsoft to compete directly with VoIP manufacturers including Cisco and Alcatel-Lucent, Huet said. “The fact that it is a technology deal is something which Microsoft will be very comfortable with and, most significantly, Microsoft will be able to leverage its strong business presence and repackage it…into its core business package.” 

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