The UK government’s promise to make free AI training available to every adult is a headline-grabbing commitment that mixes genuine public benefit with significant questions about scope, quality and implementation — and it deserves careful scrutiny before it becomes a policy soundbite rather than...
The UK is promising to put free, bite‑size AI training within reach of every adult — a bold political and practical push that mixes genuine opportunity with several important caveats about scope, quality and safety.
Overview
A local report recently stated that the Department for Science...
The European Union’s AI adoption story in 2025 is a study in contrasts: rapid consumer uptake and platform consolidation on one hand, and wide geographic and sectoral unevenness, governance gaps, and measurement noise on the other. New Eurostat and Eurobarometer releases show roughly one in...
Technical training is no longer optional — it is a strategic imperative for every organisation and every worker who expects to remain relevant in an economy where everyday roles are inseparable from digital tools and AI assistants.
Background
The shortage of digital and technical skills in South...
Microsoft’s $4 billion education bet is not charity dressed up as marketing — it’s an explicit, measurable strategy to shape the next generation of AI users, buyers, and decision-makers so that Microsoft’s cloud and Copilot-led ecosystem become the default environment for businesses and...
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Microsoft’s renewed public‑sector push in South Africa is more than a sponsorship line on an events page — it’s the visible axis of a multi‑year strategy that mixes heavy infrastructure spending, deep skilling partnerships, and product‑level integrations that together aim to reshape how...
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Gauteng’s dynamic economic landscape is once again in the spotlight, as the province announces significant tender opportunities that are poised to shape the region’s public and private sectors alike. As South Africa’s economic powerhouse, Gauteng’s calls for tenders, particularly in professional...
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Reply, a prominent player in the Microsoft ecosystem, has been elevated to the Prioritised Tier within the Microsoft Copilot Jumpstart Partner Program. This distinction underscores Reply's deep expertise across Microsoft platforms, including Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and the Power...
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Reply, a prominent player in the Microsoft ecosystem, has achieved the esteemed status of Prioritised Tier Partner in the Microsoft Copilot Jumpstart Partner Program. This recognition underscores Reply's commitment to delivering innovative AI-powered solutions through its Microsoft-focused...
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Hundreds of students and families converged at the Brownsville Events Center for a transformative evening that reflects a growing national commitment to digital equity. The City of Brownsville, backed by its dynamic IT Department and a strategic partnership with Dell Technologies, rolled out the...
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Edchart's recent partnership with Credly to offer Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit Machine Learning certifications marks a significant advancement in the validation and recognition of digital skills globally. This collaboration aims to provide professionals with verifiable credentials that attest to...
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Edchart's recent collaboration with Credly to offer Microsoft certifications marks a significant advancement in the validation and recognition of digital skills on a global scale. This partnership introduces a performance-based certification model that emphasizes practical expertise, aiming to...
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Edchart, a prominent player in the online certification arena, has recently unveiled a groundbreaking Microsoft Certification Model in collaboration with Credly, a leader in digital credentialing. This initiative aims to establish a new global benchmark for validating and recognizing digital...
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In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the validation and recognition of technical skills have become paramount for professionals seeking to distinguish themselves. Edchart, in collaboration with Credly, has introduced a Microsoft Certification Model that aims to set a new global standard...
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MTN Group has achieved a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey by certifying over 1,250 employees through the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI). This accomplishment positions MTN as the leading Microsoft customer in Africa in terms of cloud certifications over...
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In offices high above Kuala Lumpur’s business district and across the digital corridors of Malaysia’s financial sector, a new kind of productivity partner is quietly at work. Invisible but ever-present, Microsoft 365 Copilot—the AI assistant recently infused with local language support—has...
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Navigating the digital landscape can be daunting for beginners, but with Microsoft’s Windows 11, the journey into modern computing is smoother and more intuitive than ever before. Launched as a clear statement of Microsoft’s evolving design philosophy, Windows 11 brings a blend of aesthetic...
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West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has announced the renewal of its software licensing agreement with Microsoft, projecting savings of more than £1 million for taxpayers over the next three years. This move, which comes amid mounting fiscal pressures and an evolving technology landscape...
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SK Networks’ latest strategic initiative represents a profound shift in how traditional enterprises reimagine their corporate culture and operational models through artificial intelligence. In an era where digital transformation is no longer an option but a necessity, the company is putting...
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South African enterprises are witnessing a seismic shift in their digital landscape as generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) solidifies its position as the fastest-moving trend in the corporate sector. Fueled by escalating adoption rates and the proliferation of accessible AI tools, the...
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