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Westcon‑Comstor’s new partner summit, staged with Microsoft and billed as a targeted accelerator for cloud, AI and security adoption, signals a deliberate push to convert channel capacity into continent‑scale transformation for African businesses. Background Westcon‑Comstor has deep roots as a...

NTT DATA’s move to create a dedicated Microsoft Cloud business unit for the Middle East, Africa and beyond marks a clear strategic bet: concentrate global Microsoft expertise, certifications and delivery muscle under a single, outcome‑focused organization to accelerate cloud modernization and...

As Africa’s digital landscape experiences unprecedented growth, a new alliance between Overe.io and PRODATA promises to usher in a transformative approach to Microsoft 365 security for channel partners across the continent. This strategic partnership aims to empower managed service providers...

In a landmark achievement for the African digital landscape, MTN Group has emerged as the continent’s foremost enabler of Microsoft Azure expertise, officially certifying more than 1,250 employees through the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI). This feat, certified over the span of the...

Microsoft has announced a significant leadership transition within its Middle East and Africa (MEA) operations. Mirna Arif, who has served as the General Manager of Microsoft Egypt since 2020, will now assume the role of General Manager for the Middle East and Africa Growth Markets. In this...

Kenya stands at the threshold of a digital revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI) driving transformative opportunities and urgent challenges alike. As one of Africa’s most dynamic economies, Kenya has made sizable investments in digital infrastructure and policy reforms. The country’s...

Microsoft has recently unveiled a comprehensive cybersecurity initiative aimed at bolstering digital defenses across Africa. This strategic move underscores the tech giant's commitment to enhancing the continent's cybersecurity infrastructure and addressing the escalating cyber threats that...

Westcon-Comstor’s appointment as an official distributor of Microsoft cloud solutions across Africa marks a significant milestone within the continent’s rapidly evolving technology landscape. For over 16 years, Westcon-Comstor and Microsoft have maintained a fruitful partnership within southern...

The expansion of data centers by major tech companies like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is poised to significantly impact Africa's digital landscape. These developments offer a mix of opportunities and challenges for the continent. Opportunities...

TelCables West Africa has entered into a transformative partnership with Megaport to enhance cloud connectivity across Africa—a move that could reshape the continent’s digital infrastructure. With growing demand for reliable cloud computing and digital services, this collaboration is set to...

In a bold move set to reshape the digital landscape across the continent, Westcon-Comstor has officially become a distributor of Microsoft cloud solutions across Africa. This strategic initiative is designed to empower a broad network of IT channel partners by providing essential cloud...

Africa is no longer just the “cradle of humankind”—it’s rapidly becoming the cradle of groundbreaking technological innovations. Recent discussions in the tech community have honed in on how strategic collaborations are not only nurturing Africa's dynamic startup ecosystem but also paving the...

Something the first nine months of 2024 will be remembered for? Internet outages hit hard and fast, wreaking havoc on our increasingly digital lives. Ookla—yes, the same folks behind Speedtest—has just dropped a revealing report on major global service disruptions using data from their brilliant...

In an era where financial crime is increasingly becoming sophisticated, the collaboration between ThetaRay and Microsoft is poised to set a new benchmark in combating these illicit activities, particularly in the challenging landscapes of Africa. Announced on December 13, 2024, this partnership...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer confined to Silicon Valley or massive downtown skyscrapers filled with acres of server racks. It is steadily creeping into regions that once seemed miles away from the cutting-edge innovation hubs where AI first blossomed. Case in point: Microsoft and...

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NAIROBI, Feb 17 (BERNAMA-NNN-KBC) -- Software giant Microsoft has launched its latest Windows 7 operating system in Kiswahili in a move intended to allow more than 150 million Swahili speakers in Kenya and other parts of Africa to access a broader range of its software programmes. Link Removed...

NAIROBI, Feb 17 (BERNAMA-NNN-KBC) -- Software giant Microsoft has launched its latest Windows 7 operating system in Kiswahili in a move intended to allow more than 150 million Swahili speakers in Kenya and other parts of Africa to access a broader range of its software programmes. Link Removed...

BBC News - Naomi Campbell may be subpoenaed by war crimes court War crimes prosecutors in The Hague say supermodel Naomi Campbell should be subpoenaed to testify at the trial of Liberia's ex-President Charles Taylor. They say Ms Campbell "was given rough diamonds" by Mr Taylor in 1997 at...