Telstra Ventures looks set to exit network optimisation software developer Uhana in an an acquisition of undisclosed size by VMware.

Software virtualisation company VMware has announced its intention to buy Uhana, a US-based network automation software provider backed by telecommunications firm Telstra, for an undisclosed amount.

Spun out of Stanford University, Uhana has developed cloud-based software that enables operators to predict anomalies in network operations and applications by leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning technology.

VMware said it will add the technology to its telecoms cloud and edge cloud product portfolio in order to help operators cope with 5G networks…