
New partnership enables SMEs to effortlessly move to the cloud
By Staff Writer 27 November 2020To help SMMEs tackle their transition to the cloud amid the need for remote working, the consulting division of Vox has partnered with Microsoft, to offer Microsoft Azure Kickstart. FULL STORY >

New research reveals future work trends for South African organisations
By Staff Writer 18 November 2020Microsoft’s newly launched Work Reworked research found that flexible ways of working are here to stay with many leaders focused on driving a culture of innovation. FULL STORY >

It’s time to reset the lens through which we view skills
By Industry Contributor 18 November 2020Martin Ndlovu, Skills Programme Manager at Microsoft 4Afrika, takes a look at the rapidly evolving job and skills market. FULL STORY >
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Technology is key to reimagining South Africa’s wine industry amid pandemic
By Staff Writer 6 November 2020Technology and wine may seem like an odd pairing, but in fact, it is tech that is enabling the key economic drive to adapt to and weather the Covid-19 storm. FULL STORY >

Industry Insight - An engaged workforce will make or break your business’s AI strategy
By Industry Contributor 30 October 2020Microsoft's MD, Lillian Barnard, explains why organisations need their workforce to embrace the change brought by AI for the business to reap the technology's full benefit. FULL STORY >

Microsoft announces the best technology-based solutions to tackle gender-based violence
By Staff Writer 27 October 2020Some seriously bright minds are lending their talents to the fight against the scourge of Gender Based Violence, with Microsoft revealing the winning tech solution emerging from its Safe@Home Hackathon. FULL STORY >

Data-driven agriculture can solve the challenge of food security in Africa
By Industry Contributor 21 October 2020One of most the prominent challenges facing Africa is providing food security for its citizens. Amrote Abdella, the Regional Director: Microsoft 4Afrika explains how data-driven agriculture can address this problem. FULL STORY >

More Xbox Series X and Series S coming to SA
By Staff Writer 16 October 2020More units coming! How many? We don't know. FULL STORY >

The race against economic inequality within emerging markets – a case for SMEs
By Industry Contributor 15 October 2020Economic growth is the most powerful tool for reducing poverty and improving the quality of life in developing countries. Soromfe Uzomah, Head: Strategic Partnerships, Microsoft 4Afrika, explains. FULL STORY >

Nclose moves to secure Microsoft 365 environment in SA
By Staff Writer 8 October 2020Nclose managed services has launched its dedicated Microsoft 365 security capabilities. FULL STORY >

Microsoft, Afrika Tikkun, partner to tackle unemployment through digital skills development
By Staff Writer 1 October 2020Today, Microsoft South Africa announced that it has provided a $150 000 (over R2.5 million) grant to Afrika Tikkun as part of a strategic partnership linked to its Global Skills Initiative. FULL STORY >

SA businesses given a leg up to meet local compliance requirements
By Staff Writer 28 September 2020Businesses operating in South Africa can now map and understand their obligations, roles and responsibilities to comply with local regulations and legislation – most notably the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) ... FULL STORY >
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Public-private partnerships hold the key to future development
By Industry Contributor 17 September 2020Ryno Rijnsburger, Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft 4Afrika, elaborates on the critical role that public-private partnerships will play to achieve Africa’s ambitions to compete in the digital economy. FULL STORY >

Industry Opinion: Why good governance is the first stop on the road to AI readiness
By Industry Contributor 9 September 2020Lillian Barnard, Managing Director of Microsoft South Africa, explains why responsible AI begins with good data governance and elaborates on why good governance is the first stop on the road to AI readiness. FULL STORY >

Microsoft launches hackathon to tackle gender-based violence
By Staff Writer 11 August 2020Microsoft South Africa, together with leading gender-based violence NPO partners, 1000 Women Trust and TEARS Foundation, have launched the Safe@Home Hackathon to address gender-based violence in South Africa. FULL STORY >
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