Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to working with both the private and public sectors to accelerate digital transformation in African agriculture in order to increase food security for the continent. Speaking during a virtual roundtable [c]
The African Development Centre (ADC), Microsoft’s premier engineering hub, has announced the appointment of Catherine Muraga as its Managing Director effective June 1, 2022. Catherine, a seasoned IT professional with over 15 years of experience, [c]
Office 365 is a great Microsoft product that has assisted many businesses in enhancing various aspects of their operations such as communication, security, innovation, and so much more. Office 365 has now adopted new features [c]
The first edition of the Equity Hackathon has come to a close with winners from the University of Nairobi and Meru University of Science and Technology delivering solutions to address business and social challenges in [c]
If banks are to adequately compete and address the challenge posed by the growing influence of fintechs into their space, they will need to modernize their systems to exceed the services offered by these financial [c]
By Jack Ngare We have observed a significant march toward complete digitization of the world in recent years. The usage of and reliance on technology has expanded considerably since the start of the COVID-19 epidemic. [c]
After three years of successful operation in Kenya, Microsoft’s premier engineering hub, the African Development Centre (ADC), has relocated to its own offices in Nairobi, demonstrating the company’s commitment to the continent. The ADC will [c]
The 2022 season of Microsoft’s Africa Development Center (ADC)-sponsored Game of Learners (GOL) competition has officially begun. The GOL initiative, now in its third year, aims to improve digital and coding abilities among African university [c]
The 2022 season of Microsoft’s Africa Development Center (ADC)-sponsored Game of Learners (GOL) competition has officially begun. The GOL initiative, now in its third year, aims to improve digital and coding abilities among African university [c]
Flapmax has announced the twelve companies selected for the first cohort of the FAST startup accelerator, created to help strengthen and scale Africa’s digital ecosystem. In partnership with Microsoft, Flapmax’s twelve-week startup accelerator begins March [c]
As part of the events planned for this year’s International Women’s Day on March 8, Microsoft will host a three-day international digital camp targeting girls in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). [c]
Under the remit of its recently established Africa Transformation Office (ATO), Microsoft has announced new initiatives to accelerate the growth of 10,000 African start-ups and fast-track investment in Africa’s start-up ecosystem over the next five [c]
Equity Group, in partnership with Microsoft, has launched a virtual hackathon open to students from University of Nairobi (UoN) and Meru University of Science and Technology. The Hackathon, which opened for registration on 4 February, [c]
As part of its multi-million Rand investment in agriculture, Microsoft South Africa has selected The Awareness Company as the beneficiary of its AgriTech Programme. The Awareness Company will develop and roll out three high-impact solutions in the agriculture [c]
Microsoft has announced the launch of Teams Essentials, the first ever stand-alone offering of Microsoft Teams specifically designed for small-midsize businesses (SMBs). And at only $4 (about Kshs 448) per user per month, it’s the [c]
As we enter the third year of hybrid work due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Microsoft has recommended three strategies that it believes will be critical to the success of the new world of work in [c]
To enable digital transformation powered by Africans for Africa, Microsoft is doubling down on its investment in the continent with the establishment of the Africa Transformation Office (ATO), led by managing director Wael Elkabbany. Under [c]
Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to assisting Kenyan financial services providers in their digital transformation by providing specialized Cloud solutions. The commitment is made considering the current operating environment, which has been exacerbated by the [c]
Microsoft has announced more than 90 new services and updates that highlights the organization’s commitment to addressing the trends and exploring breakthrough ways of connecting people, organizations, and ideas in the increasingly digital world. The [c]
Microsoft has now made Azure Availability Zones generally available in the Johannesburg data centre region (South Africa North). The move reinforces Microsoft’s commitment to investing in South Africa and enabling businesses in the country to be more [c]
Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point Software Technologies, a provider of cyber security solutions globally, has published its new Brand Phishing Report for the third quarter of 2021. The report highlights [c]
Kenya’s agricultural output could be multiplied by leveraging digital technologies to support smallholder farmers improve productivity and enhance access to supply chains and value addition, a new study commissioned by Microsoft has concluded. Titled, Mapping Policies [c]
Microsoft has announced that Windows 11, an operating system designed for the world of hybrid work, is now available to businesses and consumers across the region. Pre-loaded in select PCs and available through an upgrade [c]
Microsoft South Africa hosted its annual virtual Partner Awards recently to recognise and reward the excellent performance, resilience and innovation of its partners, particularly in the face of ongoing challenges presented to businesses across the [c]
Biometric digital authentication and automated onboarding technology solution, iiDENTIFii, has added another accolade to its growing list of awards by being named as the New or Emerging Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partner of the Year [c]
Microsoft and LinkedIn have announced several new features and product innovation to help companies transition to hybrid work. As organizations across the globe navigate the challenges and opportunities of hybrid work, technology is seen as [c]
In just a few years since launching its remote biometric digital authentication and automated on-boarding technology platform, iiDENTIFii has attained Microsoft co-sell Partner status with its biometric digital authentication and automated onboarding solution hosted in Microsoft [c]
Xbox has been named the official gaming partner of England’s national football teams. The multi-year partnership covers the Lionesses team, eLions esports team and the Three Lions team, as well as Wembley Stadium. Xbox has committed [c]
SES has announced Microsoft as the first cloud provider customer for its next-generation medium earth orbit (MEO) system – O3b mPOWER. Microsoft plans to leverage the MEO high-performance connectivity services to showcase its Azure Orbital [c]
With the goal of developing youth’s digital skills in Egypt, Vodafone Egypt has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft. The partnership combines the efforts of Vodafone through Begin platform and Microsoft initiative Tawar [c]
Microsoft has committed to collaborate with the Ministry of Education in Kenya as well as governments across Africa to transform the education sector. During an event in London by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) [c]
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