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End of an era: Microsoft retires Skype in favor of Teams
Microsoft bids farewell to Skype, the pioneer of online communication.
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Microsoft's R5. 4 billion investment to revolutionise SA's tech landscape
Microsoft's landmark R5. 4 billion investment in South Africa promises to revolutionise the country's digital landscape, bringing cutting-edge AI technology, creating jobs, and training one million South Africans by 2026.
Microsoft pledges R5. 4bn investment in South Africa's AI and data infrastructure
Microsoft announces a groundbreaking R5. 4 billion investment in South Africa, aimed at training one million citizens in AI and creating vital employment opportunities through technological advancement. "
How Bytes Technology Group is opening global tech markets to SA investors
Founded in 1982, Bytes was acquired by Altron in 1998 before being demerged and separately listed on the JSE and London Stock Exchange in December 2020.
Meta vs Microsoft: Tinashe Mukogo on how Big Tech AI strategy will reshape Africa’s digital economy
As Meta and Microsoft pursue divergent AI strategies, African tech expert Tinashe Mukogo analyses how these approaches could revolutionise the continent's digital landscape. With WhatsApp's dominance in African business communications, Meta's massive AI investments could reshape how millions of African businesses operate - but is Microsoft's productivity-focused strategy the smarter play?
iPhone users to be able to access seamless phone integration from the Windows 11 Start menu
With this new capability, iPhones users can enjoy the same benefits as their Android counterparts, making it easier than ever to stay connected while working on their Windows PCs.
Microsoft commits to skilling one million people for digital skills through AI initiative in SA
Microsoft South Africa today announced the launch of Microsoft’s AI skilling initiative for South Africa, a programme aimed at empowering one million South Africans with growing in-demand digital skills by 2026.
From system crashes to PDFs: Key tips for first-year Unisa students
From early submissions to module guidance, Unisa student Primrose Tau uses her experienceto guide first-years through the challenges of distance learning.
The best AI search engines of 2024
AI search engines have emerged as powerful tools that enhance traditional search functionalities, and in 2024, several of them stood out for their unique features and capabilities.
Abu Dhabi works with Microsoft on AI push in energy industry
Abu Dhabi National Oil will for the first time use agentic AI - developed by AIQ in collaboration with Microsoft and G42 - to analyse massive amounts of data.
Microsoft deal will reopen Three Mile Island nuclear plant to power AI
The restart of Three Mile Island, the site of the worst nuclear accident in US history, will mark a bold advance in the tech industry’s quest to find enough electric power to support its boom in artificial intelligence.
Microsoft has created a new policy to deal with image abuse
The post explained that their collaborative platform would enable adults from across the globe to protect themselves and encouraged others to report to StopNCII if necessary.
US says Iran responsible for Donald Trump campaign hack
US security agencies said Iran was behind a hack targeting Donald Trump's presidential campaign seeking to influence the 2024 election.
Six preventative measures businesses should take to prevent future outages like recent Microsoft event
The outage underscored vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, prompting calls for stronger cybersecurity measures.
Acsa not affected by global Microsoft outage
Airports Company South Africa said they are not affected by the reported global Microsoft outage linked to cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike that is impacting numerous organisations, including some airlines around the world.
Airlines resume services following major global IT crash
Following a major IT crash that left airline passengers stranded, airlines are coming back online.
South African airports not affected by global tech outage
The South African Airports Company says it was business as usual amid a global Microsoft outage that impacted airports and airlines around the world.
Massive IT outage hits companies worldwide
Australia's National Cyber Security Coordinator said the large-scale technical outage was caused by an issue with a third-party software platform, adding there was no information as yet to suggest hacker involvement.
Apple briefly reclaims title of world's most valuable company
Apple on Wednesday briefly reclaimed its berth as the world's biggest company when measured by stock price, taking back the top position for a few hours from Microsoft.
Apple partners with OpenAI as it unveils ‘Apple Intelligence’
Apple on Monday unveiled “Apple Intelligence,” that is expected to take the experience of products “to new heights,” chief executive Tim Cook said.
Apple crusher? Microsoft unveils new 'AI-ready' PCs
Microsoft is aiming to sell over than 50 million of its new AI PCs in the next year, given the appetite for devices powered by ChatGPT-style technology.
Microsoft investing R1. 3 billion in South Africa to boost job creation and digital transformation
Microsoft’s major investment aims to create inclusive growth, enhance the digital economy and drive innovation and entrepreneurship across the country.
Microsoft ploughs R1. 3 billion in digital skills for SMMEs, unemployed SA youth
The R1. 3bn Microsoft deal is the largest by a single company under the Equity Equivalent Investment Programme provisions.
Microsoft, Amazon to invest billions in French tech
The announcements came on the eve of the seventh Choose France Summit, the aim of which is to attract foreign investors to the country.
Microsoft to launch AI hub in London with tech top dogs
Microsoft AI plans to make a significant, long-term investment in the region as ‘we begin hiring the best AI scientists and engineers into this new AI hub’.